![]() I don’t like it when authors use of rape to represent stratifications of power in novels - it is icky and frankly unnecessary. Lila defies expectations by murdering her attempted rapist and, unflinchingly, setting him on fire. I’m bringing up this scene because rape or an attempted rape is a common cliche used in fantasy novels and tv shows (The Outlander Series and The Eon series to name a few). ![]() In the fist 100 pages of the book, Lila proves to the reader that she is a strong capable woman by murdering her attacker in a gratuitous rape scene. ![]() They make female character’s who are relatable because they always do the nice thing, not because they do the right thing. This is a balance that a lot of authors get wrong. ![]() Lila is a female heroine who is relatable yet doesn’t hesitate to murder her enemies. Lila’s defining characteristic is her strong conviction. Kell is assisted on his journey by Delilah Bard, a renegade thief. In mild rebellion, Kell acts out by illegally smuggling goods between worlds until, one day, he smuggles an artifact that changes his life. Kell, despite being adopted by the royal family, knows he is a slave to Red London because of his unique abilities. There is a fourth London, Black London, that was cut off from the others because of a magical plague that threatened all four worlds. Schwab is about Kell, a rare breed of magician who is able to use blood magic to travel between three Londons: Grey London, Red London, and White London. ![]()
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