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The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
5.0
My true rating would be 4.9/5, I take that .1 away because the “love story” about Denna outstayed it’s welcome for me. I think Patrick did a great job at showing how madly in love Kvothe was with her, because it was starting to drive me mad with his constant mention of her and unending search for her in almost every chapter. But yet Patrick made it feel entertaining, and I couldn’t stop reading the book. It kept my attention and made me want more, and the ending has never made me want to read a sequel more since reading a Martin book. But I will savor this in my thoughts and my next book won’t be the wise man’s fear, I need to give my brain time to think of young Kvothe and appreciate the master piece I just read. This book did a great job laying the ground work, and will start the next addition once more word on the final book is revealed. I highly recommend going in blind, just how I did. The character progression is one of the best I’ve ever read and the prose is magnificent. Loved it.
Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
4.0
I have no idea how to begin to describe this book. To prevent spoilers I will see it’s one hell of a ride, and a bit of a plot twist towards the end I didn’t see coming. I’m excited to read the rest of the series considering I finished this book in only four days. I will say at times it can be hard to understand what picture the author is trying to paint as his choice of words don’t always make the most sense, but after slowing down and re reading a paragraph here and there it all came together. I like the main character and I can’t wait to see where he goes with him, a boy who has only known hate since a young age and has devoted his life to revenge. The ending was brilliant and not what I expected, and like I said I can’t wait to go to number two
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
5.0
Masterclass of writing, Joe Abercrombie is on another level