This was tough to get through. Not because it's difficult to read, but because the writing feels so rudimentary. I saw another review saying it's like reading a DnD campaign, and I entirely agree - but to me that is not a compliment. The pacing is odd and everything is explained instead of described, but worst of all is how the male characters are sexualized and objectified, battered and belittled, and it's treated like they should "stop being such a bore", or like constantly being touched or oogled despite lacking consent is some sort of compliment?! Learning to understand the necromancer is a whole plotline that could have been interesting, but I do not find it cute or funny that she REPEATEDLY snuggles up to the main character when sleeping, despite him making it clear he is uncomfortable with that. Had that been a older man and younger woman it would have been obviously wrong, but now because he's a grumpy guy it's somehow funny? Lords. No.

I found this an exciting idea at first glance, and I really liked Logan, but I found it very trope-filled and predictable, with the whole necromancer bad thing

and the big bad being a necromancer

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I found even the characters could be very trope-like; Logan the barbarian is all angry and is not the smartest, while Pie the bard is super horny

and is secretly a rogue with a tragic backstory

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I still found it enjoyable and had an alright time reading, but I won't be rereading this ever.

I'm SO sad this book didn't work for me - I was almost positive I would love it! 

The main disconnect for me was the humor. Things the author intended to be funny, I found to be too juvenile, or even downright uncomfortable. Take the countess for example: her constant sexual harassment of the male characters was treated as a a silly antic and reoccurring gag. I guess because it's an older woman doing it to younger men, that somehow makes it funny? Can't say I agree.

The things that did work for me worked well enough, I suppose, though I still felt like I had one foot out the door the entire time. I liked the established relationship and age diversity of the characters - very refreshing - and the overall feeling of warmth and vibrancy that radiates from the pages. Despite the problems, I think the author shows promise, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for whatever comes next.