I decided to listen to the audiobook while reading along for this. Thankfully Scribd had it. I’m glad I did. The first portion of this felt a little slow for me, so the audiobook definitely helped me get through that portion.
One thing people need to know going into this is to not expect an action packed fantasy. This to me was more about Fitz backstory. With a sprinkling of action throughout at times. Due to this I’m left wondering where his trilogy will go. Will they be more action or not. I’m intrigued to find out.
But I am a little worried that I may forget what happened in this. As nothing was on the edge of my seat type of action that would stay with me. Despite really enjoying the book.
I’m very interested in how the relationships between Fitz and Burrach grows within the next books. But also Fitz and Verity. There’s something about their relationships that I want more of.
While I hated some characters I wonder if my opinion will stay the same or change.
I will say this seems a very character driven book. At least for me. But the world building was there. I think this will continue to grow as the books go on.