3.75 
 "Brilliant," Brasti said, clapping his hands. "The caravan market - and I thought I was supposed to be the dumb one." 
 "Don't worry," said Kest evenly, "you still are." 
 "I thought you didn't tell jokes." 
 "I don't." 
 > THE CHARACTERS 
 As you may notice, the characters in this novel are just a little bit sarcastic. A little bit. And this is why I loved them so much. I mean, is it not hilarious watching the main character risk his life every damn page and telling every single same some nasty ironic remark to his opponent? I personally adore scenes like this one. 
 Add it to the fact that Kest, Brasti and Falcio, once members of the respected Greatcoats, are called Trattari and considered even worse than the worse criminals... and you'll obtain a unique company. 
 But if I have to mention my favourite character, I must answer the Tailor. Are you looking for a strong, unforseenable, cunning, (a little mad), imposing female character? Here she is. 
 "Kill me now," I told Kest as I mounted Monster and urged her to a trot. 
 "I suspect that's precisely what they have in mind," he replied. 
 > THE PLOT 
 There's however something I'm not totally convinced, and it's the plot. The beginning in medias res was really captivating, particularly because it mixes present events with Falcio's memories, giving many information about the setting and the origins of the Greatcoats. 
 But during the story I lost track of it. You know that feeling when there's a load of things going on but you can't understand what's their meaning? It's exactly how I felt throughout the whole middle part. 
 Fortunately the ending was... WOW. So many revelations, plot twist, feelings. Too many feelings. My poor tears. Why has anyone of these character got a damn happy childhood/adulthood? My heart can't survive all this. 
 But in general the great amount of action, political plans and the appereance of many unexpected characters make this book almost impossible to put off. 
 > THE SETTING 
 Another peculiar feature is the setting which I enjoyed despite being a bit puzzled at the beginning. The world described in the story could be associated to the Middle Age, but at the same time there are some elements that don't fit such as pistols and magic, though the last one influences subtly the course of the events. 
 I was so mesmerized by King Paelis that I'd really love to read a spin-off about him. His personality and history are so complex and obscure that would be without any doubt good material for another book. And it doesn't happen often that a side character (not even actually present during the story) catches so much attention, does it?