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 I got out of the reading slump! This book was just what I needed! (Gracias Jose) 
 It is a fast, easy read with a different main character and an interesting story. Don't expect complexity, long descriptions or big action scenes that last for 20 pages. It is simple and really entertaining. 
 The plot is nothing new, the king and heir prince are killed and the unlikely prince with a bad hand disliked by everyone is made king... for a short while at least. He is betrayed and his birthright stolen. We follow he fight against all odds to regain his throne and collect his vengeance. It has some violent scenes and some sad moments from the start, so if you are looking forward to a happy story this may be not for you. 
 As you see, it is a simple plot. It is also a bit predictable. I figured out one major plot twist when I wasn't even past half of the book and the other plot twist a bit later. However, I couldn't stop reading and enjoyed it immensely! 
 I think the main reason I loved the book despite its simplicity was the main character. Yarvi is not the usual YA hero, not only because his deformity but because his actions which are not always "morally" correct... and he knows it. He dwells a bit on them and then keeps looking forward without losing to guilt. He also has a great character development, starting as a weak self-pitying teenager and ending NOT as a hero but as a confident, intelligent, strong and cunning man. I loved it. 
 The rest of the characters are very distinct and interesting, but not much attention is given to them and their growth. The focus of the story is Yarvi and HIS growth. Although I wanted to learn more about the secondary characters, the focus on Yarvi worked for me. 
 I did feel something missing in this story, but this is because I'm a romantic... there is no romance. There are hints of it, and cute moments, but it's not developed and I missed it. 
 The story can be read as a stand-alone, but there are 2 more books to enjoy