A review by its_justine
Grey Sister by Mark Lawrence

5.0

Grey Sister by the incomparable Mark Lawrence is the incredible, and a bit darker, sophomore installment in his Book of the Ancestor series. It's a story of intrigue and sacrifice, filled with tension that drips from every page. The world he has created continues to be carefully curated and becomes more enthralling as the tale of Nona progresses. With a cast of beautifully crafted characters, strange mysteries of the past, and a unique setting that threatens all life on Abeth, this tale is sure to grip you and not let go. We get to witness the story through the eyes of multiple characters, which really worked for me and I have to admit, Nona’s ferocious loyalty is both humbling and inspiring. The final chapters are filled with surprising twists and turns and sent shivers down my spine on multiple occasions - I was a little upset I didn’t have book three waiting in the wings to get started on right away.

Lawrence’s The Broken Empire series is what really drew me into dark fantasy years ago and his works never disappoint. Book of the Ancestor is no exception and his writing seems to only be getting better and better with each book he releases. While I thoroughly enjoyed Red Sister, I absolutely LOVED Grey Sister and I’m really looking forward to the conclusion of Nona’s story next year. I cannot recommend this series enough - go read it!