There has been a lot of hype for this book before and after its publication date but for me it just fell a little short in certain areas.
The beginning chapters were quite hard to follow when it came to the plot. If I remember correctly, it wasn't until Chapter 3 where I started to piece things together as to what they were trying to steal or even how any of the characters were connected. The beginning was certainly filled with action but it lacked in explaining and this happened quite often throughout the book especially when it came to different mythologies that are included in the plot.
The characters in this book a quite diverse and in a way reminded me of the gang from Six of Crows. They are sarcastic, charming, and of course they are planning a serious heist. They are all unique and come from interesting backgrounds, some backgrounds covered more than others.
One of the things I liked about the writing style was the different PoVs for each chapter. When it is done right it is a great way to see the plot from different perspectives. Another thing I liked about the writing was how lyrical it was at times.
Overall, it was a decent read but it just wasn't really for me. I didn't connect with the characters and it was hard to get into the plot from the beginning. I think many will enjoy this book especially if they love Six of Crows or like the movie National Treasure.
The beginning chapters were quite hard to follow when it came to the plot. If I remember correctly, it wasn't until Chapter 3 where I started to piece things together as to what they were trying to steal or even how any of the characters were connected. The beginning was certainly filled with action but it lacked in explaining and this happened quite often throughout the book especially when it came to different mythologies that are included in the plot.
The characters in this book a quite diverse and in a way reminded me of the gang from Six of Crows. They are sarcastic, charming, and of course they are planning a serious heist. They are all unique and come from interesting backgrounds, some backgrounds covered more than others.
One of the things I liked about the writing style was the different PoVs for each chapter. When it is done right it is a great way to see the plot from different perspectives. Another thing I liked about the writing was how lyrical it was at times.
Overall, it was a decent read but it just wasn't really for me. I didn't connect with the characters and it was hard to get into the plot from the beginning. I think many will enjoy this book especially if they love Six of Crows or like the movie National Treasure.