Ahoy there me mateys!  I received an eArc of this sci-fi novella through NetGalley in exchange for me honest musings . . .

This novella reminds me of why I need to read more of Tchaikovsky's work.  I might not have any idea where the story is going but I always enjoy the experience.

This is written in second person which took some getting used to.  It follows Torquell, a headman's son, on his inadvertent hero's journey to fight the ogres i.e. Masters.  There is a blend of dystopian, fairy tales (both ogres and Robin Hood), social commentary, and some humor.

I really enjoyed getting to read about Torquell's life and exploits.  I also really enjoyed the ogress Isadora and her assistant Minith.  The evolving plot kept me intrigued and I really loved the ending.  Recommended for sure.  Arrr!