I enjoyed this deconstruction of the typical hero’s story. There are more colors painted on this canvas than what you usually see.

First, it’s dark and complicated with the paradox of love and hate. Everything is messy and complex, the cast of characters included. Do the ends justify the means? When we idolize people what parts do we fail to see? How can one-sided thinking create huge blind spots?

The story begins slowly with Lazlo’s childhood and a haughty prince, but it’s worth holding onto until you can get to the meat of the story. I was surprised this wasn’t Adult Fantasy with some of its implications and sexual content. Oh, and Minya? As my father would say, “that one’s a pistol.” 

Overall, this was something different for me, and I had a great reading experience.  It was DREAMY.