The Justice of Kings: the Sunday Times bestseller (Book One of the Empire of the Wolf)

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The Justice of Kings follows the story of Helena, a young female apprentice learning the footsteps of one of the king's powerful Justices, Sir Konrad Vonvalt. Vonvalt is a traveling lawman, the king's voice when the king is not there, and the wielder of supernatural powers all in the name of the law: justice. Helena herself was an interesting character. As a nineteen-year-old young woman, she’s naive and has a strong survival streak and can be rash, but she has a good head on her shoulders. I liked her quite a bit and enjoyed how gutsy and fearful she could be in turns. She felt quite real. But Helena as the older woman telling the story tempered it more than I would have liked. It was interesting to get her reflections and hints of what was to come, but it also took me out of the story at times. The reflections felt too pensive and the hints took away a lot of the tension. By having an idea of what to worry about and what to relax about, it was just more of a pleasant day in the park kind of read despite all the battle, blood and gore, and death. Kaeuper, Richard W. (2004). "Oxford DNB article: Shareshull, SIr William (subscription needed)". Oxford University Press . Retrieved 23 August 2010. Brand, Paul (2004). "Oxford DNB article: Thornton, Gilbert of (subscription needed)". Oxford University Press . Retrieved 10 August 2010.

Now, the blurb will have you believe that the book is narrated by Konrad Vonvalt, which isn't the case. The choice of narrator was surprising to me, but it worked well with the story. Huscroft, Richard (2004). "Oxford DNB article: Staines, Richard of (subscription needed)". Oxford University Press . Retrieved 7 August 2010.En su contra tiene la falta de trasfondo en la historia, se nos mete en mitad de una trama de la que nada se nos explica, si a eso le unimos lo ya comentado de falta de información sobre el worldbuilding, pues lo cierto es que puede dejar un regustillo amargo a muchos lectores. Como fan de Malaz, que abusa de este estilo, diré que allí entiendo que hagan esto, ya que solo explicar el universo necesitaría un libro de más de mil páginas, pero aquí no me ha parecido que estemos delante de algo tan complejo. El Imperio del Lobo hierve a fuego lento por los disturbios. Rebeldes, herejes y patricios poderosos desafían el poder del trono imperial. The Justice of Kings isn’t exactly my cup of tea, but I am very intrigued about where the story is going. I really liked that the trilogy opened with a murder mystery as it helped to flesh out Sir Konrad and his companions and what they do, as well as hint at the unrest in the empire that’s a loud roar by the end of the book. I didn’t enjoy all the blood and death, but can certainly understand a lot of it was necessary. I did feel a little removed, which impacted my enjoyment, but I think the story itself is interesting enough and I’m curious to know what will happen next.

There's insta love happening between some of the characters, but please don't let that discourage you from giving this story a try. It's only a small part of the plot. as worthless. Furthermore, he was an old man, being lectured and threatened with death. But the fact of the matter was, the Sovan Empire ruled the Tolsburg Marches. Their laws applied, and, actually, their laws were robust and fairly applied. Most everyone else got on with it, so why couldn’t he? Still, I enjoyed the book. I adored Bressinger even it he came off as abrasive for much of the book. He and Helena have a fascinating relationship, and I really did enjoy reading about him. He’s the brute strength, but also so much more. I do hope to find out more about him and his history as the series goes on. Then there’s Sir Konrad who felt quite unflappable except when he was. At times he did feel all over the place, but overall felt more dark and moody, especially as the story went on. I admired his conviction and his strength of faith in his duty, but, from what Helena as an older woman had to say, it also felt agonizing. Overall, though, I’m quite glad the story isn’t told from his perspective.

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