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The Worthy
Blood is thicker than water . Tell that to Prince Barsten, betrayed and abandoned on foreign soil. His sister is intent on claiming the throne and he's intent on stealing it back. One of them might succeed, if it weren't for a sacred creature infecting people with its emotions. Rage, fear, paranoia, despair. As their country collapses, the royal siblings must stay true to themselves or find out just how thick their blood really is.
Moss's compelling debut novel dives into a desperate kingdom, full of intrigue, treachery and sapphic-longing. Fast-paced and awash with sinful characters and fetid settings, The Worthy is a must-read for all lovers of dark fantasy.
Content warning : This novel contains scenes of violence, assault and occasional dialogue of a homophobic and racist nature. The opinions of the awful people herein are not the author's own.
Moss's compelling debut novel dives into a desperate kingdom, full of intrigue, treachery and sapphic-longing. Fast-paced and awash with sinful characters and fetid settings, The Worthy is a must-read for all lovers of dark fantasy.
Content warning : This novel contains scenes of violence, assault and occasional dialogue of a homophobic and racist nature. The opinions of the awful people herein are not the author's own.
492 pages, Paperback
Published August 15, 2022
About the author
Anna K Moss
2 books17 followersAnna K Moss grew up in the shire, both literally and figuratively. Books were her constant companion and she quickly learnt they were far more interesting than reality. She trained as a journalist, but news writing dealt with too much truth, so she veered off into videogames and make-believe. The Worthy was her first foray back into words, with both feet planted firmly in the imaginary. She’s happily married, queer, and has a dog called Ethel.
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June 13, 2023
The author very kindly sent me an eARC, and I’m happy to have read it. This just released on August 15th, so check it out.
Firstly, I think the thing that held me up the most—as this took me longer than usual to finish—was that I didn’t find any of the characters to be likable. They are all either brats, bastards, cowards, or pigs. The two main characters are royal siblings, and they both are awful for their own reasons. Only one of them has much of a change of heart and it didn’t occur until 84% of the way through the story (I read it on kindle). That’s not to say that the story itself isn’t good or likable, I think I would have just read faster with someone to root for.
This novel is filled with political intrigue, maneuvering, betrayals, treachery, and backstabs. All of which is spread out within a crumbling society filled with rage-filled zombie-like soldiers and citizens. The story is so so bloody, like incredibly bloody. Violence to the max, and danger is at 100. Blood-pumping sword fights and extreme measures to survive. Betray everyone, kill everyone.
Overall I enjoyed this. The writing is well done and the author does well with a distinct voice throughout.
Firstly, I think the thing that held me up the most—as this took me longer than usual to finish—was that I didn’t find any of the characters to be likable. They are all either brats, bastards, cowards, or pigs. The two main characters are royal siblings, and they both are awful for their own reasons. Only one of them has much of a change of heart and it didn’t occur until 84% of the way through the story (I read it on kindle). That’s not to say that the story itself isn’t good or likable, I think I would have just read faster with someone to root for.
This novel is filled with political intrigue, maneuvering, betrayals, treachery, and backstabs. All of which is spread out within a crumbling society filled with rage-filled zombie-like soldiers and citizens. The story is so so bloody, like incredibly bloody. Violence to the max, and danger is at 100. Blood-pumping sword fights and extreme measures to survive. Betray everyone, kill everyone.
Overall I enjoyed this. The writing is well done and the author does well with a distinct voice throughout.
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