Review of ~ Joe Abercrombie – Before They Are Hanged (The First Law #2)

8.5/10 "We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged" - Heinrich Heine Before They Are Hanged is Abercrombie's second entry into the twisted and grim world of The First Law. It follows on from the three story arcs that The Blade itself stylishly led towards. Bayaz, the first of the Magi is...

Review of ~ Joe Abercrombie – The Blade Itself (The First Law #1)

8/10 I was up until half five yesterday morning reading intensely to finish off this story. I didn't write the review then as it would have been a tired, mumbled mess with little to no eloquence and it wouldn't have included any cool sounding words. Let's see how I get on now after a good...

Review of ~ Joe Abercrombie – Half A War (Shattered Sea #3)

8/10 "'A warriors place is at Death's side' said Raith as he stood. 'So he can introduce her to his enemies'" Half a War is the conclusive third book in Joe Abercrombie's Shattered Sea saga. It follows on smoothly from the events at the conclusion of Half a World and we find ourselves witness to...