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Sword of the Champion by Eric Lide
2.5
adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

 There's nothing that stands out, and it's tropey but fun. A lot of Dragon Ball Z, Dragon Quest, and JRPG energy/references are dispersed throughout this. A good read for kids interested in manga without anything unsavory!

I'd like to see more character from Orin. Margo has some character motivation (why she must protect him; a family situation hinted at) and vices (money-hungry) that make her more dynamic and interesting. Outside of being the chosen one, there's not much to Orin, but I hope he gets more fleshed out in subsequent volumes. He's a good kid.

The middle-aged dad being added to the RPG party was a hoot and a favorite of mine.

I'd read volume two. This debut sets up the story and its main characters well. I see the main evil dude's daughter is a wildcard, which should be fun.