effloress's reviews
815 reviews

what the fuck

This was one of the books that really got me into reading when I was a lil greasy kid. Every time I revisit it I feel exactly the same...bloody damn I love this book.

My favorite book within this trilogy! What I'll take away from this is that you can find a comfortable place in the world even with the lingering scars of trauma/grief/loss. The newly empty spaces that echo back at us can slowly, over time, be filled in with something new. There may not be a replacement for what was once there...but soil tended properly can reap new crops in spring. Also, Nikolai is one of the most delightful characters that I've ever come across in YA fantasy, I truly adore him. Had me laughing out loud on several occasions (':

As soon as Snorri and Jalan crossed the border in Ancrath I went *feral*. Delighted to watch the both of them have interactions with the Road Brothers in The Fallen Angel tavern. There's just something about the way Mark Lawrence unravels his stories that always manifest a certain type of joy within me. This book had me laughing out loud, Jal is hilarious! Cannot wait to continue on with book two!

Phew, that was intense! One of the best thrillers I've ever read. Super fun, easy to PLOW through (heh) and satisfying action and characters.