A review by kerryiscurrentlyreading
The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan

challenging dark tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.5

I don't really know how I feel about this book.

I was interested in it, the Romanesque premise was fascinating but I really felt like I was missing a lot from maybe a previous story although I don't think I am. Its not quite a "Fantasy" - More like Political Thriller will Magic.  Helena was an interesting narrative voice, her naivety was sometimes a little hard to believe, but on the whole the book was good..ish. Pacing felt glacial, the villian a little under baked.

I would read the second book, but it wouldnt be top of my TBR