A review by kiarainthestacks
The Pariah by Anthony Ryan

4.0

This was highly enjoyable! I loved the character of Alwyn. Right from the beginning, he captivated me with his clever first-person narration. I love reading about characters who are morally gray or have criminal backgrounds, and while Alwyn had this, he also added another layer. He was fundamentally a good person, but he had to make questionable decisions for his survival. We see him struggle with this, and we see him have a hard time letting go of his personal vengeance for the sake of others.

I was also really impressed with the world that Ryan created, complete with its own fascinating histories, peoples, and religions. I always love when an author spends time developing these elements.

This was my first Ryan, and after the great time I had with this book, I can't wait to read the next one when it comes out! He has a new fan in me!