Title: Dreadful
Author: Caitlin Rozakis
Genre: Adult, high fantasy
Publication date: May 2024
Published by: Titan Books
Source: Purchased paperback
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Synopsis: It’s bad enough waking up in a half-destroyed evil wizard’s workshop with no eyebrows, no memories, and no idea how long you have before the Dread Lord Whomever shows up to murder you horribly and then turn your skull into a goblet or something.
It’s a lot worse when you realize that Dread Lord Whomever is... you.
Gav isn’t really sure how he ended up with a castle full of goblins, or why he has a princess locked in a cell. All he can do is play along with his own evil plan in hopes of getting his memories back before he gets himself killed.
But as he realizes that nothing – from the incredibly tasteless cloak adorned with flames to the aforementioned princess – is quite what it seems, Gav must face up to all the things the Dread Lord Gavrax has done. And he’ll have to answer the hardest question of all – who does he want to be?
Dread Lord Gavrax has had better weeks.
How did someone decide to go down the path of darkness?
When I first came across this book, I thought it sounded like a lot of fun! And it was! But more than that, it had a lot more depth than I was anticipating.
This story revolves around an evil wizard who lost his memories... and it was hilarious! First of all, he didn't even remember he was the Dark Wizard, which, how do you forget something like that? Lol. But when he sometimes slipped up and was nice, the reactions of the people around him were hilarious! It was just so fun.
At the same time, however, it was kind of sad. There were some interesting musings for sure when it came to the Dark Wizard Gar and his internal struggle with who he wanted to be vs. reconciling with the fact of who he was in the past.
I really enjoyed following him on his journey to get his memories back and ultimately discover himself again and decide who he wanted to be going forward.
That being said, this book wasn't that serious. Lol. In fact, it was quite ridiculous, and I loved it for that! Lol. It was just a very fun read with enjoyable, witty writing. Plus, I really enjoyed the story, the magic, and all the fantastical elements it incorporated. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author!
At the same time, however, it was kind of sad. There were some interesting musings for sure when it came to the Dark Wizard Gar and his internal struggle with who he wanted to be vs. reconciling with the fact of who he was in the past.
"How do I even—I don't—there's no way to come back from what I've done in the past. It doesn't really matter who I want to be now."
I really enjoyed following him on his journey to get his memories back and ultimately discover himself again and decide who he wanted to be going forward.
That being said, this book wasn't that serious. Lol. In fact, it was quite ridiculous, and I loved it for that! Lol. It was just a very fun read with enjoyable, witty writing. Plus, I really enjoyed the story, the magic, and all the fantastical elements it incorporated. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author!
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