So yeah....I'm apparently not so dedicated to this idea. However, I do feel motivated to share my love of 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch. This is Lynch's debut novel, but you would never know it. I may be slightly biased however because I have a soft spot for thieves - hilarious ones in particular. The book is decently paced and detailed. The chapters alternate between present day and "interludes" back to the gang's upbringing. This was occasionally confusing, but I thoroughly enjoyed the interludes and Father Chains. I found the world utterly fascinating - the different nations, the history, the religions (particularly the Crooked Warden).
I was mildly annoyed with the ending. It seemed like everything just got wrapped up with a neat little bow. Overall though, the book had a nice balance between overly realistic and thoroughly depressing (i.e. Martin) and happily ever after all the time (i.e. every other fantasy author).
I'm currently reading his second book, 'Red Seas Under Red Skies'. It's definitely good, but strangely, it reads a little more like a debut than his actual debut. Nevertheless, I'm eagerly awaiting the third book and highly, highly, highly recommend either of his current books.
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