brandon_dk_larocque 's review for:

A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie
4.0

Damn, A Little Hatred was good. Savine was such a standout—ruthless, sharp as hell, and always ten steps ahead, even when things got messy. I loved watching her play the game and adapt to whatever got thrown at her. Orso surprised me too. At first, he felt like your typical lazy prince, but there’s so much depth there. The dynamic between him and Savine? Tense, complicated, and just messy enough to keep me hooked.

Leo, though… I don’t know. He’s not terrible, but compared to the others, he’s just not as interesting. A little too straightforward—more brawn than brain. Stour, on the other hand, had that chaotic energy I enjoy. He’s dangerous, yeah, but he’s got that Abercrombie flair that makes even the worst people entertaining.

Overall, I’m all in for this series. The industrial revolution setting added a fresh layer, but it’s the morally grey, deeply flawed characters that make it shine. Savine and Orso especially—can’t wait to see where they go next.