This was a fun, quick read. I thought the story was interesting because of all the constant, jarring revelations. This gave me major Ace of Shades vibes, because of the gambling element. For me, I think the violent nature of the story really worked. The ending showed the multiple consequences of revenge, and thoroughly explored that theme. I liked the world building and thought the politics made sense. I had been in a bit of a reading slump so I'm very happy this book came along and kept me invested, where I was able to read it in just a few days.