0004000800’s Reviews > The Wisdom of Crowds: The Riotous Conclusion to The Age of Madness > Status Update

The first chapter in A Little Hatred was called Blessings and Curses and now this final chapter is called Curses and Blessings. With a new vision for Rikke. A very chilling vision. Hildi and Stour’s half brother bringing ruin in their wake and Bayaz weaving patiently on his loom. But who is the figure made of blinding light in the black door that said “I am returned”? Kanedias? It sure seems like it.

Sure Savine did some questionable things but at least she’s not doing thing just because it suited her. I can’t stand Leo. He needs to be smacked. I thought I’d like him that he became a bit more cautious and ruthless but no, he’s still the same spoiled, whiny, stupid brat. Finree should’ve smacked him. Hell, Savine should have. He really got on my nerve this chapter.

I was so tense throughout Savine and Leo’s. But I wholeheartedly support her. Leo is so childish and stupid, he’d like to think that he’d changed but he is still reckless and rash. What do you mean you want to take Sipani? On what ground? And the Union cannot afford to go to war with Styria. Not with Murcatto still alive. Especially with the fact that they’d lost three wars against her. It’s insanity.

This feels heavy. I feel bad for Orso.

I got goosebumps. History indeed repeats itself. Bayaz is grooming Hildi to be Yoru Sulfur’s replacement, Hildi dan Valint or Hildi dan Balk…I really don’t like this for her. And Jonas Clover/Steepfield is training Stour Nightfall’s brother. And Bayaz has the chain that Bethod and his sons and grandson used to wear ready for him. This all feels bittersweet. Can someone kill Bayaz? Is that possible?

Also, Sulfur getting cooked (and eaten) we love to see it!

I love Rikke! And Isern and Shivers. I really do.

I was right, Zuri is Ishri! I only have one question, why does Sulfur have blood? Aren’t all Eaters made up of ash or like different matters. I’m sure they don’t have blood. Unless I’m mistaken. It’s been a while. It seems Khalul has been killed or defeated. Interesting. I hope Ferro did it. It is insane that Zuri had been talking about her scripture teacher nonstop only for him to be the Prophet Khalul!

That was a hell of a chapter. From beginning to end. I loved seeing Savine fence with Jurand, it was brilliant! And then learning that Glokta did it all for her and that Ardee was not only in on it but also the one who thought it up in the first place…insane. And I’m ecstatic that I was right about Zuri and her brothers! What’s insane is that Glokta chose her to protect Savine…insane.

Arch Lector Glokta sitting at Vick’s dining table with the squares board set in front of him reminds me so much of when Arch Lector Sult had done the exact same thing to then Inquisitor Glokta (well except for giving him the ring I suppose). It made feel very nostalgic, especially when Glokta referenced his “we must work with the tools we have.” line, though I don’t miss Sult himself.