sam_ayem's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't actually read the first one in this series yet, so I was a bit lost at first, but I got caught up pretty fast! Will definitely check out the others: overall a solid read.
t_jenkins's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nimeneth's review against another edition
4.0
Just as many entertaining plot twists as the first one. I very much enjoyed this read, and I enjoyed the intrigue that developed throughout. And Drothe's band of "misfits" is pretty awesome, too.
drolefille's review against another edition
5.0
I felt lost at first as I started this book, like I'd missed something. But about maybe 40 pages in I felt like I had regained my footing and was back in Drothe's world. I liked the acknowledgement that he was an accidental Grey Prince who really had no clue what he was doing and that he fesses up to really just wanting to be a Nose again. I liked getting to see the Despotate and felt like while it incorporated many middle eastern/persian tropes, it didn't fall into the stereotype of them. Also -ninjas- (OK, not really, but I don't care, they're ninjas.)
Anyway, Love the book and don't feel like writing out spoilers so if you like your fantasy on the streets and with a knife in the back, read this series!
Anyway, Love the book and don't feel like writing out spoilers so if you like your fantasy on the streets and with a knife in the back, read this series!
mel_d's review against another edition
3.0
after I got used to the writing style, I really liked the book. I would still like a little bit less rumble and pomposity. also, the ending was exactly the same as with the first book. not in terms of actual actions maybe, but in the spirit of Drothe's development. not good or bad, just an observation.
gotoboston's review against another edition
4.0
This was just as good as the first one. Much longer and definitely more lore heavy and a little less action packed. Still, there's a lot of action and heists and plotting. And I definitely enjoyed learning more about this world and it's history and all the lore. It's a shame that this series doesn't seem to be continuing cause I really enjoyed it.
soulfulsin's review against another edition
5.0
Need...sequel...what do you mean there isn't even a glint of it on the horizon? Aaah...
jasonoffer's review against another edition
5.0
Hulick just seems to have that ability to drag you into a story, keep you interested and make you desperate for some spare time to get back to the book. Hulick has this. The main protagonist is simply a fantastic creation, he is interesting, get's himself in to all sorts of spots and in a strange way is believable.
The main thing above all others that I enjoy is the interaction between various characters, this is often witty and often equates to verbal warfare. The only other author who seems to excel in this interaction, humor, pace and action in the first person is Daniel Polansky. i cannot recommend this book highly enough.
The main thing above all others that I enjoy is the interaction between various characters, this is often witty and often equates to verbal warfare. The only other author who seems to excel in this interaction, humor, pace and action in the first person is Daniel Polansky. i cannot recommend this book highly enough.