Review
There is no denying that I am not, at all, knowledgeable of Dungeon & Dragons. It has always been something I am curious about, but the game has so many mechanics–the level of information you have to consume is vast that I was intimidated to start it. Add to that the need to have someone to play with, which, if I am being honest is harder than actually learning the game.
This little story follows a kid who is quite aloof; untrusting of their surrounding. They have created a bubble for themselves and this bubble protects them from their fear, or should I say distrust, of people. A situation happens where she had to deal with her personal struggles and this is where the story revolves around.
Honestly, I was quite annoyed with the main character of this book. They were unbearable and all I can think about is how overly irritating and selfish they are. Although I do understand that we all have struggles and that they were having a hard time dipping their feet out of their comfort zone. Nevertheless, in the light of friendship, I would assume that she would have the capacity of compromising and understanding situations. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case.
I would have appreciated the art if I could read the book in a medium that supported colour; however, reading it from my Kobo didn’t take away from the amazing style of drawing the artist did for the book. I find the story to be charming in its overall appeal. The way the author started from something that seems to be unfixable and how, with the stories progression, the character’s evolve into someone better. Not just for the people around them, but also with the realisation that this improvement is also for themselves.
