It's what I am and, if you want excuses, come and take them. 
 Apart from Throne of Glass, ACOTAR and the Shadowhunter books, I have never read an epic fantasy book so quickly. 
 This book was such a roller coaster. It was so bloody good, I loved it. It switches back between ten year old Jorg and thirteen year old Jorg, correct me if I'm wrong. He is the youngest son, I'm pretty sure, of the King of Ancrath. His mother and brother were killed by Count Renar and Jorg is ready to get revenge on Renar. But first, he must bring along his "brothers," a band of fellow thieves, murderers and the like. There's sorcery, necromancy, raising the dead, walking skeletons, shadow magic, blood and gore, great dialogue. 
 And honestly that ending effed me UP. I am so shook by that ending and the small twist at the very end. Oh jeez I am going to have so much fun reading the rest of these books. 
 The writing is spectacular. Some may not get used to it but I personally loved how inspirational quotes are woven into the author's writing. It makes for such an enjoyable experience when you're reading the book. It makes it quick and fast, simple to read. It did take me only around 50 pages to get into the gist of the book but after that, I was flying through it. 
 One more thing I'd like to mention is that Jorg is basically the villain. Or an antihero. But still, he is so dark and mysterious and unpredictable. Literally right at the start he shanks someone I didn't think he'd shank. Wow dude, just wow. Although unpredictable, he does have his flaws and thorns. But he grows throughout the story and I love how realistic it is, plus his ambition to become King and Emperor? It's just amazing. 
 Right well now you know my love for this book so I'm just going to cry a dam and read book two now. 
 *screams, wails and tantrums bc certain character death*