A review by leannj
The King is Dead, Long Live the King by Alexandra Rowland

dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really short but impactful fantasy story about the how cost of political upheaval will be paid by innocent civilians. And how "not caring" about politics usually just means you are privileged enough to not care about how politics negatively impacts the marginalized- until you become part of the oppressed.