A review by mwgerard
Nicked by M.T. Anderson

adventurous dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Theft of holy relics was once a common occurrence, so the basic narrative is surprisingly plausible. The novel is clever and amusing, but not as whip-smart funny as it could have been. Based on the description, I was hoping for more sword fights and sarcasm.