The Worthy

The author very kindly sent me an eARC, and I'm happy to have read it. This just released on August 15th, so check it out. 

Firstly, I think the thing that held me up the most—as this took me longer than usual to finish—was that I didn't find any of the characters to be likable. They are all either brats, bastards, cowards, or pigs. The two main characters are royal siblings, and they both are awful for their own reasons. Only one of them has much of a change of heart and it didn't occur until 84% of the way through the story (I read it on kindle). That's not to say that the story itself isn't good or likable, I think I would have just read faster with someone to root for. 

This novel is filled with political intrigue, maneuvering, betrayals, treachery, and backstabs. All of which is spread out within a crumbling society filled with rage-filled zombie-like soldiers and citizens. The story is so so bloody, like incredibly bloody. Violence to the max, and danger is at 100. Blood-pumping sword fights and extreme measures to survive. Betray everyone, kill everyone. 

Overall I enjoyed this. The writing is well done and the author does well with a distinct voice throughout.