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pauliree's review against another edition
4.0
Another reread. I don't know whether I just don't like what is being published in fantasy nowadays or I'm just too poor to buy too many new books, but I have been finding myself rereading a lot of my old books lately. This one, the first in a trilogy of course, is one that I find surprising isn't more known than it is. It is an underrated series about an underrated hero who just wants to die. That he doesn't is a continual surprise to himself and a continual burr in the plans of the traitors trying to take down the throne he is defending. I found the hero Devlin a worthy man I could get invested in and when he hurt I hurt. I was impressed with the world that Bray created and I wonder why she hasn't published anything since 2009. Most likely because these books and the next trilogy were not best sellers.
Maybe she should consider self publishing? I for one would buy her books as they are well written, well crafted, interesting and have a plot that is engaging and believable. Her poor hero is put through the wringer and even though I have read ahead and know the final ending, I still feel that tension as I am rereading this volume. To me that is the sign of a good writer and I heartily recommend this to anyone who will listen. Please do yourself a favour and pick this one up.
Maybe she should consider self publishing? I for one would buy her books as they are well written, well crafted, interesting and have a plot that is engaging and believable. Her poor hero is put through the wringer and even though I have read ahead and know the final ending, I still feel that tension as I am rereading this volume. To me that is the sign of a good writer and I heartily recommend this to anyone who will listen. Please do yourself a favour and pick this one up.
matthewmurphy's review against another edition
1.0
Bought it since it was $1.99 on B&N. Kinda wish I had my money back now.
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