text: Violence is omnipresent in this universe, nothing very abnormal when it comes to taking power. To win the crown, all low blows are allowed. poison flows freely and blood lines the walls. I really liked this stressful atmosphere, this feverishness to wait for the next tactic to be played on this life-size chessboard. It’s a cold war. To win the kingdom, you have to position your pawns and anticipate your opponent.
  To those who like the fantasy / young adult mix, I highly recommend this read. The pen of Holly Black deserves its growing notoriety on the blogosphere.