May 9, 2024
My first 5 star read of 2024. I started this one and could not put it down. It's everything you want in a unlikely group of untrustworthy bad people getting together to pull of an impossible heist (or in this case, an assassination) story. Wonderfully developed characters, each with their own unique voices and stakes, each completely badass and believable in their roles, and just a lot of fun. It can get dark and violent at times (not a complaint) and some of the backstories are truly disturbing in a world where indentured servitude, misogyny, and slaughter are the norm, but there are also lighter moments of humor, comradery, and romance as well. But all the characters have their own agendas and everyone's keeping secrets and somebody (more than one somebody) is definitely lying.
I have to also shout out the author for impressive execution. This is first person present multi-POV and it's done flawlessly. The pacing was spot on and the rotation of POVs was well balanced. There was a nice even doling out of twists and clues and surprises. All done so well as to look effortless, but I know how hard it was. Brava! I'm ready for Book 2!
I received a free ARC which in no way impacted my honest review.
I have to also shout out the author for impressive execution. This is first person present multi-POV and it's done flawlessly. The pacing was spot on and the rotation of POVs was well balanced. There was a nice even doling out of twists and clues and surprises. All done so well as to look effortless, but I know how hard it was. Brava! I'm ready for Book 2!
I received a free ARC which in no way impacted my honest review.