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The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

𝓡𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 4/5 ⭐️
𝓢𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮 3/5 🌶️ (not really spicy just explicit)

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie is the first book in a new fantasy series. When Brother Diaz is summoned to the sacred city he is given a mission which may require some unholy deeds. 

I am still processing this book. The setting is realistic but it is a fantasy. Real world places and fictional characters and plots. I did really enjoy the characters though. The merry band of weirdos was darkly entertaining and somehow endearing. I think they all worked really well together. 

There was a little romance but nothing that overtakes the plot. I guessed some of this early on but was still surprised towards the end of the book. I honestly had no idea what I was getting into when I started this book but overall I definitely enjoyed it. 

I would recommend this to who enjoy treacherous quests, dark humor, and morally complex characters.