Jackson’s Reviews > Pretenders to the Throne of God > Status Update

Home stretch now!

I've been waiting for these two specific characters to have this specific conversation for 3 books now(!) and damn it did not disappoint!

The question of morality surrounding a lovers bond, particularly when the power dynamic between the two is disparate or unbalanced - really well handled. Plus loss and heartache being explored in a variety of parallel ways at the same time... beautiful stuff.

It's pretty wild that's what this book is about really, because on the page it's all demons and necromancy and a whore house on the back of a dead crab.

I would absolutely love a 1-1 chat with this man about his inspirations and research methods. These books really do tick all of my boxes.

I feel like this book is about to pull the rug from under me...

Time to jump back into this proper. I really need to stop starting more books but it's hard because I want to read everything. This is so so good though.

I adore the through line of Yasnic, or "Maric Jack". His story playing out almost in the background of these books is so satisfying. It's sad, but it is really well done.