I usually don't like swords & sorcery (high) fantasy because the magic systems are usually arbitrary. This book is unbelievably brutal; everyone except the main character is trying to kill lots of other people. There are lots of silly, political secrets for which everyone will kill to protect. And the explicit over-the-top erotica is also odd. The whole book is like an overdose of 15 year olds' hormones, driving out all rational thought as everyone just wants to fight and f*&k. The mystery is quite good, as is the writing and I enjoyed the characters, world-building, and story. 3/5 Stars.
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