I read quite a lot of books, some are very good and some are average.
I know that some publisher are a guarantee for quality, Quercus Books fantasy books are always innovative and very very good.
When they asked me if I wanted to review this one I had no doubts even if grimdark fantasy is not amongst my favourite genre.
I was wrong. This book is amongst the best I read in 2018: enthralling, fascinating and a real page turner.
It's a sort of noir with a fantasy setting or, if you prefer, a fantasy with noir elements.
"Games of Throne" meets "The Goodfella" and this is their lovechild.
The style of writing is superb, the characters are tridimensional and fascinating. I really liked the female characters, so strong and so human.
There's not a lot of world building, as this is a series I assume it will be developed in the next instalment. The mood is grim, a sort of dark grey atmosphere that reminds me some noir films of the 40s.
The unputdownable rate is very high: the fast paced and fascinating plot keep you hooked till the end and you cannot stop reading as you want to see how the things are developing.
This is a 5* book and is a must read if you want a very good and enjoyable book.
Many thanks to Quercus Book for the ARC