A review by amy_harboredinpages
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am impressed.
I want more.
I will be reading all the Joe Abercrombie.
Greedy, greedy, me.
I feel that in previous books I've only dipped my toe into the murky uncertain water... with The Blade Itself  I've just taken a running jump into it... and I've found the depths invigorating! Pha!!! No romantasy for me! Grim dark worlds, filled with morally grey characters, political machinations,  and impending war!