A review by kezmarie36
Mourn Not the Mortals by Jordan Smith

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

This was an epic tale, and dark and gritty world of lore, complex characters, and unique powers. 
You experience multiple pov as you explore the diverse characters and follow them on their quests, or journeys of growth.  They each have unique abilities or desires, fueled by ambition, knowledge, devotion or power, and it blends religion, magic and culture well. 
I enjoyed all the elements of political intrigue and duty, the responsibilities of leadership, and the mystery of what darkness lies in the beyond.
I think Aliss, Taren and Snare are my favourite characters so far, but I enjoyed learning about them all, and I am definitely curious to learn more about Larc.
Although there are a lot of characters, it's easy to keep track of them all by their distinct personalities or missions, and the gritty storyline keeps you intrigued, especially with the ending.

If you like the vibes of GoT, The Witcher and Shadow and Bone, this is for you.