A review by storyorc
The Orc and Her Bride by Lila Gwynn

lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

The stakes seem high but it quickly became apparent that the narrative would excuse away any problems that would actually let them BE high. What's left is fluff and minor squabbles. Not bad, but not much drama. 

There's nothing really orcish beyond a few tusk mentions either. The orcs may as well be humans from a few hundred years in the future, politically. This is cozy. We don't have to worry about feudalism ethics. But it's not exciting.

Finally, Elketh is irredeemably immature and brings nothing to the table. I was hoping Ruga would take her pretty little face in hand and tell her so at the end. She deserves better.

It's just all very ok.