What a ride. we start out in the action (and I have to say, I am loving the narrative of the recaps) and soon that derails into the meat of the book. from politics to fearing for loved ones, to thinking that maybe, the characters may be getting somewhere against Wyr. but in true Justin Lee Anderson fashion, nothing is as it seems.

From the start to end, this series is a wonderful take on grimmdark genre which is very refreshing to see and read as well. Must read and top 10 series for me.

The final book in a trilogy and its one you dont want to end. I cant believe I've been hurt this way.

Anyone about to start this book, I would recommend a reread of the other books first.
Took me a little while to get back into the story (but I have a terrible memory), but once I was I enjoyed this so much.
Well worth the wait!

my knee operation hurt less than this book.

What a ride. we start out in the action (and I have to say, I am loving the narrative of the recaps) and soon that derails into the meat of the book. from politics to fearing for loved ones, to thinking that maybe, the characters may be getting somewhere against Wyr. but in true Justin Lee Anderson fashion, nothing is as it seems.

The characters are such a strong point in this book and series. full of layers and layers, leaving politics to fall through the emotions of the characters, to making me feel for each and every one, even those that were introduced at the start of this book. and Samily, a character I hate, but I can also root for in the same breathe, leaving me shocked at her actions in another. (no joke, I was like Jo from friends. you know the face)

This series reminds me a little of Game of Thrones, in the sense that it delves deep into the characters flaws, the politics, and the strife for characters to do good, while not always being or making good choices. the characters feel so human that I cannot help but feel for them all, even the ones I hate.
and Wyr, the antagonist, while I hate him with every fibre of my being, I can also see the point that he is coming from.

a complex series, full of so much world and meat that makes me want more.

4.5.

The Damned King is the third book in the Eidyn series. It continues the story soon after the events of the second book. While the plot is compelling throughout, it did take me a couple of chapters to get back into the swing of the narrative. The writing is good throughout and the character development continues to be well done. I would definitely recommend checking this series out and I can't wait to see where the story goes next.