Umbra, Lord of Shadows

This review is as of chapter 25. I will rewrite this at a later time. Likely chapter 50-100 sometime between then. The book is worth a read. It has many strengths. But with it comes a few glaring weaknesses. Gramatical errors are few and far between. The authors ability to write is decent. A couple typos and missing words every few chapters but it doesn’t hinder the reading experience. The main character seems pretty decent. He’s enjoyable to be around and I can say with certainty he’s likeable. What I thought was going to be a garbage trope between the nobility and our Mc was trashed. Instead I have a unique fresh breath of air. The mc plans to not hide his strength (to an extent) and the “young master” role is filled by someone arrogant yet understandable. The biggest issue lies in the world. Our main character is constantly bullied by soldiers despite being just a child. It’s upsetting in a bad way. It seems pathetic and makes the viewer see them as a joke. It isn’t the best system. It feels often forced that he is bullied just for that tragic upbringing card to be played even more. But other than that I’ve yet to find any glaring issues. Good read worth everyone’s time.