I can only begin this review by saying that Alix E Harrow's short story was a brilliant read. I read this short story in one sitting and I was completely blown away by the author's ability to achieve so much with such a short format. 

Six Deaths of the Saint is a story about a servant girl's life and how it's saved by the Saint of War for one reason: to fulfill her destiny of becoming the greatest warrior that's ever lived. Training under the Prince's wing, the young girl is reborn and made into the kingdom's greatest weapon. Feeling indebted to the Prince, the girl toils to repay him what she believes is owed. But as the Prince's ambition grows so does her sacrifice, and she needs to ask herself: is it worth it? 

Six Deaths of the Saint is a compelling metaphorical story which on one hand explores power, ambition, and the cruel exploitation executed by those in power to those less privileged for personal gain. On the other hand, it is also a story about belonging, self-worth, and finding the inner power to break through ambition and greed.

The story has a lyrical prose, that reads like a ballad and it flows through the pages the story of our characters. Despite the little time spent with them, I couldn't help but feel connected to the characters and the stories they taught.

I also highly enjoyed the playful use of 1st, 2nd and 3rd person perspective, just another aspect to Alix E. Harrow's masterful use of the short story format. Overall I was really impressed by this short story and Alix E. Harrow's writing, and I hope to explore more of her other works in the future.