A review by rotkrox1521
The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The book had its moments and had an interesting concept that felt vaguely Witcher-esque (some horror elements, paganism). The seance scene in particular was fantastic because of the glimpse it provided into the mythology of the world which unfortunately remained underdeveloped the rest of the book. There were a number of similarities to A Game of Thrones: from the book cover to the politicking and the almost gratuitous descriptions of battle and violence (reminiscent of the GOT tv show). But above all, the stunning, stubborn, and ultimately tragic naïveté of Sir Konrad is a clear reminder of Ned Stark. By the end, Sir Konrad becomes a much more interesting figure (b/c plot), but most characters (except Dubine) felt underdeveloped and inconsistent for most of the book. The romance also wasn't particularly convincing.