voicedconcerns’s Reviews > The Blade Itself > Status Update

This book is truely something special. It is lacking quite significantly in epic action sequences and sprawling fantasy battles, instead focusing on impressive, meticulously done character work and building. The arcs of each of the PoV characters, as well as a few of the more significant side characters, is beautifully crafted. What a book. The run of chapters from Never Bet Against a Magus-House of the Maker, mwah!

I am in love with this book. The chapters with the Northmen at the Agriont, Jezal’s redemption arc as a fencer and his relationship with Ardee. Glokta and Logan are still my favourites, they have the best accompanying characters to; Bayaz and Malacus, Severand and Frost. Jezal, West and Glokta have the most intrigue so far, besides some Logan moments. Dogman was a cool chapter, Ferro’s two less so, but not bad.

Glokta, Severand and Frost are the best. Logan and Major West not far behind.

Holy shit this is amazing. Love Glokta!