This is like, the most inoffensive dark fantasy I ever read (that's like, good and bad lol)

I think it's because I had certain expectations that weren't met and felt like we were going to the Barrowlands for the majority of the book.
Not the case.

If I had to describe the book, it's the journey rather than the destination that makes this book. It still is a love letter to Dark Souls lore 100% but can I say 'THIS IS IT!'? No, however I think this book should be read by every dark fantasy fans everywhere. It's hard to believe this was self published.

I have a lot of gripes with this book, but there's so much that Shel did RIGHT.

Go in with no expectations, and you'll be surprised

4/5

Edit: Changed my rating because on second hand: [ Why is the fucking antagonist the only POC in the entire book, like why.