This is only book one, and I can already tell that this series needs more readers. If you're a fan of grim dark fantasy, then look no further. 

I knew at the conclusion of the opening scene that this was exactly the kind of series I had been hunting for. This is gritty, shocking, and has fun with its own barbarity. I'll admit I'm partial to a flawed protagonist, so I may be biased, but I find Ashok extremely compelling. I'm immensely intrigued by the world-building. I haven't seen a future magical Earth done this well since Wheel of Time. Just fantastic. Everything—the sword, the side characters, the politics, a rebellion—it's checking a lot of boxes. 

I highly recommend you check this book out, but do yourself a favor and don't look at this guy's IG. I wish I could unsee that. Regardless, I won't stop reading this series because of how I perceive his political views. I am capable of judging art separately from the artist. But, dude, you have to admit that you should be posting more pictures of your books.