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As they travel across vibrant landscapes and dive into shadowy dungeons, they come face to face with formidable foes and ancient mysteries. Along the way, bonds are tested and alliances formed, pushing them to confront their deepest fears and desires. With each quest, they learn what true heroism means, as they navigate a world fraught with challenges beyond their wildest imaginations.
The stakes are high and the road ahead is treacherous. The Fallbacks must rely on their wits, courage, and teamwork to turn the tide against impending doom. With the fate of their world hanging in the balance, their choices will echo through the annals of legend. The journey not only brings thrilling encounters but also teaches valuable lessons about friendship, sacrifice, and the unforeseen consequences of their actions.
In this captivating first installment, readers are invited to delve into an immersive narrative filled with rich character development and intricate world-building. As the party grapples with their purpose and place in a vast multiverse, they begin to understand that their greatest foes may not always be the monsters they battle, but the doubts and uncertainties that lie within.
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Disclaimer: I received an advanced reader copy of this novel via NetGalley, and my opinions are my own. I must admit, despite loving the idea of D&D, I’ve never had experience with it beyond D&D inspired video games and real play podcasts that have a greater emphasis on comedy than the gameplay. Still, the world of Faerûn is definitely burned into my consciousness. Baldurs Gate, Neverwinter, and Icewind Dale are all terms that illicit a certain nostalgia in me, even if it’s not from playing the game itself.The Fallbacks: Dealing with Dragons by Jaleigh Johnson is a Dungeons and Dragons novel that follows a group of adventurers known as The Fallbacks. I didn’t read the first book of this series, but that didn’t seem to hamper by ability to enjoy it.The novel is well written, and the cast of characters is clearly well established. I really enjoyed the action, and just wished there was more of it. The novel has a tendency to cut external conflict short in favour of internal conflicts between characters. In some places, this has the effect of adding depth to the characters, which is welcome, but more often than not, it leans a bit too far into it and comes across as melodramatic.The novel does a good job of giving each of its characters time to shine, and the characters have realistic motivations that really do come through in the downtime. The only issue is that the majority of the novel is downtime. Apart from a few short forays into combat, The Fallbacks spend a considerable amount of time carousing at inns. The interpersonal relationships are brought to the forefront at the expense of everything else.The Fallbacks: Dealing with Dragons had the potential to be a fun novel, and it does have its moments. There’s humour aplenty and the cast of loveable rouges, but the drama gets in the way a bit.
