A review by smashmo
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Although many aspects of this book feel like it was written by a teenage boy with chains on his jeans, there was something just elevated enough and I was intrigued. Looking forward to book 2.