A review by the_wendybirb
The Legend of Eli Monpress by Rachel Aaron

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is an omnibus of 3 different books. And I liked books 2 & 3 (The Spirit Rebellion and The Spirit Eater) much better than book 1 (The Spirit Thief). The later books showcase more of the lore and the overall world, while book 1 is a bit more simplistic. Luckily book 1 is fast paced, so it's relatively easy to blow through and get into the better stuff. 
(Also, I think I'd rather read this as 3 separate books, instead of a thousand-page volume, but the individual covers are hideous, and I don't think I could tolerate that!)