Well everyone has one of these once in a while- a chance to say “I was wrong”. And I am so happy to do that. Because this is one of those rare occasions when I gave a book another chance and ended up loving it. Despite having read the first chapter, though “nah this is not for me”, and given this up- thanks to Drew’s endless recommendations for this book and author, I decided to give it another go- and I am so glad I did!
I adored the tone of the book and the voice of the protagonist. In fact I especially liked the dark, twisted main character. Because if you like anti-heroes, then this is the perfect book for you- Jorg is definitely the mother of all anti-heroes.
Other than that, this book is fast paced and intense. The setting- a futuristic fantasy version of our world- is right up my street. I am so intrigued about where this series goes. And with such good plotting I feel very certain in the knowledge that the rest of this series is going to be one hell of a ride.
Rating: 4½/5 bananas
Have you read this? Did you like it? And what book did you end up loving after giving it a second chance? Let me know in the comments?
the orang-utan librarian 
I absolutely loved this series. The female characters leave a bit to be desired but other than that it is a fresh and intricate look at morality and what someone can accomplish when they throw it by the wayside. Jorg definitely isn’t a role model but he makes for one very interesting read. I actually turned a coworker on to this series a couple of weeks ago!
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Awesome! I’m so glad you loved this series!! Yes, that’s for sure!! Ah that’s fantastic!!
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I need to get on this. I didn’t know it was futuristic too.
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Ah yeah it’s really good. And I was also surprised by that! (but pleasantly surprised!)
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Yay, proper big boy fantasy and truer words than “Jorg is definitely the mother of all anti-heroes” were never spoken, he’s certainly a crazy little psychotic sociopath but such a great characters and his ‘brothers’ are awesome too.
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Ah thank you!!! Yes this was awesome! Haha true- but I absolutely loved him and his brothers anyway!!
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Ha, I believe that is part of their charm!😂
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haha yes!
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Sounds like a book I would enjoy! I would get started on this right away except, just got to know it’s part of a series. hnnng *mutters something about commitment*
but I’ll put it on my soon-TBR list.
(have I mentioned I love how you rate in bananas? I do.)
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hahaha well it was really fast- if that helps!! Ahh thank you so much!! Glad you like them 🙂
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Yes! So glad you liked this… I totally love the whole trilogy and everyone seems to be reading it lately… well, not everyone, but a few peeps I follow and I feel like I want to just reread!
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Yeah I really did- I’m so glad you love the series as a whole- I’m looking forward to the rest of it! 🙂
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THORNS always produces strong reactions. Glad you liked it. It is my favorite grimdark.
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Yes- I can see why now!! Ah I’m glad 🙂
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Wonderful review! This is an author I’ve been meaning to try.😊
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Thank you!! It was awesome- I hope you enjoy it if you check it out 🙂
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This is a book I read half of, put down, picked up again six months later and enjoyed it. Since then I have read another 4 of his books so I am glad I gave this one another try!
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Ah you had a similar experience to me then!! I am very much looking forward to reading more of his work now!!
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Marshie can be very persuasive 😀 I’m glad you enjoyed this one! I admit I don’t give second chance.. Maybe i should consider it someday!
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haha yes!!! Ah well normally I don’t either- but I was glad I did with this one!! It was worth it!!
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This review has me more excited! I recently read Red Sister and automatically went back and purchased this who series. I cannot wait to start this and read about Jorg, who seems to be the favorite 😉
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Oh yay- I’m excited that you’re excited!! He was so awesome- I hope you like it!!
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Oh man, and here I thought we were friends! I feel very betrayed and backstabbed that you liked this book.
Well, I guess more books to add to your tbr! 🙂
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hahaha I’m so sorry… that I’m not sorry at all!! 😉
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😀
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Oh yay I’m glad you liked this book! I haven’t read it yet but it’s sitting in my pile waiting to be read…I might just have to read it next now 🙂
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I really did! Ah I’m glad this has encouraged you to pick it up 🙂
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Ohhh maaaan, I can’t wait to dive into it. Quite glad that the second chance you’ve given this book was sooo worth it! The sound of a PERFECT anti-hero is WAYYY tooooo tantalizing. Great review! 🙂
– Lashaan
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It really was!!! I really hope you enjoy it 🙂 Thank you!!
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Don’t you just love when a book surprises you?
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Absolutely!
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Oh I’m so excited to see what you thought of this book! This one surprised me too. I started it and at first thought, hmm, I don’t know if this is going to be for me, but then I was so intrigued by the despicable main character, having never read a book with such a wholly deplorable protagonist, that I continued… and really enjoyed it!
Jorg really is the mother of all anti-heroes. His ruthlessness and arrogant determination weirdly became his greatest strengths, and it was kind of refreshing to have such a dishonourable hero (who doesn’t just end up revealing their gooey kind-hearted core). I’m also intrigued to see where the series goes, I haven’t continued yet but plan to.
Anyway, cool you gave it a second chance and liked it too, I’ll be keen to read your reviews of the sequels, I imagine you’ll get to them before I do! (I’m a slow reader and have a few others in the queue before it).
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haha I think I might have- but not in fantasy- that’s what got me so excited. I love anti-heroes so much!!
Yes, it really was- I really liked that about the book and it’s what ended up hooking me until the end. Me too!!
haha well we’ll see- I have so many books to read right now, that unless the next one falls into my lap soon, it’ll be quite a wait- let me know how you get on with it too!! 🙂
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Yes anti-heroes are just so much fun!! And I can relate to having too many books to read – especially when these several-book-long series start to stack up. Oh well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see which one of us gets to it first! 🙂
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Ahh I know right!! hehe yes!! 🙂
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It’s such a great when you end up enjoying a book you didn’t expect you’d love! ❤ This sounds like such a great novel. Lovely review!
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Yes for sure!! ❤ It really was- thank you!!
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Great review!
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Thank you!
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I gave up after the first few pages, maybe I should give it another try!
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Ah it was well worth it 🙂
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Great review! I have heard so much about this book, glad you finally read it as well as enjoyed it 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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I’m really glad you gave this another chance! The others are brilliant
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Thank you!! So am I! Ohh that’s great to know!! Thanks!!
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It’s good you gave this another chance, everyone deserves one. You will enjoy the next book, and the next. Lawrence’s writing just keeps getting better. The Wheel of Oshiem was awesome, and I’m looking forward to Red Sister very much
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Thank you!!! Oh that’s fantastic to hear!!! I’m very much looking forward to it 🙂 And yes, me too!!
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It seems like Drew has been getting in everyone’s ear lately! I’m so glad to see that his fantasy bug is spreading. 🙂 I haven’t read any Lawrence, but I started reading Joe Abercrombie books thanks to Drew. Lawrence is next! Great quick review– I love your concise perspective!
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Yes!! I absolutely love it!! And I also need to start Abercrombie (my friend recommended that to me a while ago) Thank you!!
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