Jhereg

A really snappy and fun sort of fantasy heist. Vlad Taltos - assassin, social climber, male witch, short king - is an enjoyable first-person POV character despite his career in murdering. He's clever, tongue-in-cheek and debonair, but fallible and mortal enough to not get annoying. The worldbuilding can be a bit confusing but is original and intriguing. The writing is pacey and modern, a little rough around the edges but already confident. I'm happy to see there's sixteen more of these.

CAWPILE SCORE
C-8
A-7
W-9
P-8
I-9
L-9
E-10
TOTAL-8.57/10

CAWPILECharactersSethraKragerAlieraMorollan- villain MellarDemonVladLoioshConfession: for some reason in my head I had Elric of Melnibone Atmosphere2-4 locationsCastle BlackRestaurantHis officeWritingGreat Writing. Holds up the test of time. SnarkinessVery well thought out and paced perfectly. I never felt like I was too far behind or ahead of VladPlotA quick recap. Vlad Taltos is a human mafia boss living in an elven empire. His side gig is assassination. His companions include a smartass flying reptile called Loiosh, his wife/better half in almost every aspect, Cawti, an arrogant Elven noble, Morollan, Morollan's creepy psychopathic cousin, Aliera, and others. Taltos is hired by his mafia bosses to kill a renegade member, Mellar. The case gets increasingly complicated when Taltos figures out that the renegade is trying to bring down two noble houses at one time through his death. Taltos figures out a way to kill Mellar, save his friends, not start a war, keep his skin intact, and make a lot of money.InvestmentThe use of fantasy animals is astoundingly clear, but also intrigingLogicMorganti weaponsLittle (big) genetic history dump. Btw you're also a very important reincarnated being. Just said and ignoredThe house's are more than just names for the houses. Its how they areEnjoymentEnds up killing Aliera with her great weapon. runsMiscLoiosh flying away with mate.... For honeymoonThe only time his hunches are accurate are when he ignores themWho's doing all the workHow to stop a revivication in 3 easy steps. Morganti blade. Put a sorcerous block/hide the body or burn it with fire.My wife cooked something so bland I'd feel no compulsion to comment on it.The First restaurant scene compared to the 2nd restaurant scene
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