A review by sydneysbooknook
The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I loved everything about The Justice of Kings. The characters were all extremely well-written, with Helena being an exceptionally well-rounded narrator, able to question things around her, while still filled with flaws. Sir Konrad was also very interesting to read about. As a paragon of justice, he holds the world around him to high standards, but when his views are challanged, he must reassess what he knows and believes in.

What I found the most engaging was the way that this novel made me reassess my own beliefs, much like Sir Konrad. The overarching theme throughout the novel constantly questions the meaning of justice, who gets to pursue it, and why, and I found myself examining my stance on the subject.

The Justice of Kings is everything I look for when reading epic fantasy, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys the genre!