I picked this up because I'd heard a lot of great things about it. Ultimately, it's kind of the flavor of fantasy that generally doesn't appeal to me (rich people in made-up places, no magic) but I certainly understand the praise. It's beautifully written and an interesting society. At the core it's about the ~romance~ between Lady Kestrel, a general's daughter, and her slave, which is... I mean, it's supposed to be uncomfortable for the reader, and it is.

A good readalike probably for [b:The Runaway King|15703770|The Runaway King (The Ascendance Trilogy, #2)|Jennifer A. Nielsen|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1351133357s/15703770.jpg|21365340] and other fantasy rich people books. Oh and like, [b:Daughter of Smoke & Bone|8490112|Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1)|Laini Taylor|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1338613368s/8490112.jpg|13355552] for the fantasy ~star-crossed lovers~ angle.