This marks the beginning of my second Mark Lawrence series and I loved this book. A very different vibe from the library series, but an excellent read. The pacing for me is what gives this book five stars. It feels so apropos for how a fourteen year old boy's mind must work, at least in terms of pace.

I'm recommending this to anyone who enjoys Scott Lynch, Patrick Rothfuss, or good ol Brandy Sandy. I'm ready to read the second one!