Best Served Cold

In Styria rages a war since 19 years. Monza and her brother lead a mercenary group under the command of the ruthless Grand Duke Orso. However, fearing their growing popularity could lead to betrayal, Duke Orso betrays them first, orchestrating the murder of Monza and her brother with the help of six accomplices. Against all odds, Monza survives after her body is thrown off a cliff, is pieced back together by a mysterious doctor, and swears vengeance on Duke Orso. Together with her allies, she sets out to eliminate the seven men responsible for her brother’s death. What can go wrong, goes utterly wrong and escalates and the path of vengeance brings her many more enemies. Pun intended: This book was bloody amazing. The Story is full of betrayals, gore and unexpected twists. The action was thrilling and excessively brutal. The characters were nothing short of extraordinary – a maddening mix of figures to revile and to adore, to share in their triumphs and tragedies. I found myself entwined in their struggles, grappling with the unsettling truth that each one was utterly despicable, leaving me torn between longing to embrace them or wishing them poisoned to end their reign of havoc. You can read this novel as a standalone novel, but it makes way more fun recognizing the side characters known from the First Law Trilogy. For those seeking a dark and brutal fantasy, “Best Served Cold” is an excellent choice.