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An interesting world, an interesting concept, and just kind of okay at execution. The two stories/points of view don't meet, and seem to take place in two cultures that are so different they didn't seem to belong to the same universe up until the last 10% or so. The writing wasn't bad, but it read rather juvenile for a book that contained a graphic scene of a woman burning to death.

The two points of view we get are very lawful good - I would have rather followed Dalgrim and Lu than Sadia and Gideon, as they seemed to have more complexity to them.

There were a few eye-rolling tropes/stereotypes as well - the dwarves with Scottish accents, the sidekick exiled from definitely-not-East Asia, to name a few.

Overall it was just kind of okay. 3/5.

Let me start this by saying… I devoured this book. I think this may have been one of the few occasions that I stayed up all night to read this book and completed it in one sitting. If that isn’t an indicator to what a masterpiece it is, then I don’t know what else could be. Please keep in mind this is a spoiler free review so I don’t go into any specifics or details. Let me try to describe this book in a simple synopsis. Imagine two characters, Sadia and Gideon, trying desperately to find their place in the world (relatable right?)? There story’s are yet to come together and I’m hoping that in the second instalment of the series they finally come together in a magical way. I think this book leans more to young adult fantasy than any other genre. Overall it was an amazing read and I throughly enjoyed!

I could not get into the plot of this book. The world building & magic did not make sense to me, and I had a hard time connecting with the characters.

Gideon and Sadia are orphans that are struggling through life but trying to make the best out of it. This is a very tug at your heartstrings novel, but I can enjoy the determination of the leads. I can see this speaking to YA audiences, especially those struggling in their own lives through home/school/friend troubles.

No Man’s Daughter is a beautifully written, emotionally rich fantasy that delivers a powerful blend of introspection, adventure, and found-family dynamics. Set in a world both intricate and vividly imagined, T.H. Abram crafts a tale that pulls you in from the very first page and doesn’t let go.

At the heart of the story are Gideon and Sadia—two compelling protagonists navigating their own separate but thematically intertwined journeys. Each is searching for belonging, purpose, and light in a world where the line between good and evil isn’t always clear. Their moral compasses are strong, even when their choices diverge, and you can’t help but root for them as they struggle through the consequences of doing what they believe is right.

The supporting cast is just as engaging. Characters like Dalgrim and Lu add depth and color, hinting at untold stories that enrich the world and leave you hoping for future installments to explore them further. Abram has a talent for giving even side characters nuance and emotional weight.

There’s no romance here—no "spice"—which lets the emotional arcs breathe and gives space for themes of loyalty, identity, and grief to shine. The pacing is brisk without feeling rushed, and the dual perspectives create a layered, suspenseful narrative that keeps you flipping pages.

If you’re a fan of YA fantasy, especially stories rooted in character-driven storytelling and morally complex worlds, No Man’s Daughter is a must-read. It’s a promising start to The Oath of Woe series—and I, for one, am already eagerly awaiting book two.

Fantasy, no spice. Young Adult Categories.

Orphans protecting orphans and the lost trying to find their way.

We follow two characters as they search for their place in the world, both chasing and being chased by light & dark. Their fates are surely intertwined, we just haven't figured it out yet!

This book had me hooked from the very start and it's momentum did not let up the whole time. You really do feel for the characters and their motivations as they do what they think is right, leading them to all sorts of trouble.

An incredibly well written fantasy with an intricate and intriguing world with complex characters. I will absolutely be impatiently awaiting the next installment in The Oath of Woe series.

This book is well written. I was hooked pretty much from the start. There's a lot of found-family going on, which is one of my favorite tropes. The story follows two main characters, Gideon and Sadia. Though their plots have yet to converge, I think I can see where this is heading. I'm very interested in continuing this story!

Both MCs have a strong sense of what's right, and handle it in different ways. Both are trying their best. The author gives you enough insight to see why they do what they do.
The side characters thus far have all been interesting and probably deserving of their own books (Dalgrim and Lu especially!).

I think YA and fantasy fans will enjoy this book a lot.