A review by whattamess
The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan

5.0

Buddy read over at Epic Fantasy Books

Good ole Gwen gave me an ugly cry, so now I have to give it 5 stars.

I love going back and seeing how Riyria all started. Royce was a very dangerous, and dark character in the beginning. He was also got in his own way a bit. I'm glad Sullivan gave Royce a TSTL moment so his character could grow.

It was great seeing Gwen and Hilfred's beginnings. I just want to grab all the characters hands and say, "See children? This is how it all started. Oh, don't worry, it gets worse."