A review by libraryindreams
We Men of Ash and Shadow by H.L. Tinsley

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

I can't believe this short book could convey the whole storyline in such a complete and addictive way. I've always loved something that has a slow start and builds everything up to deliver a good plot toward the ending. What I mostly liked here was the atmosphere that dark and corrupt surrounded by political intrigue. The world-building is not that extensive, but the grim city described feels so alive. The unique elements in this book are so interesting, and I'm really curious to learn more about them. Additionally, the characters and their arcs, with their uniqueness and wickedness, really hooked me and made me want to know more about them. However, there are just a few details provided here, so some of the characters' backgrounds are vague, and the unique power they possess is not clearly explained. But, this didn't significantly lower my excitement for this book.

I highly recommend this to every grimdark reader. It is so good and fast-paced, absolutely worth your time.
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