A Goodreads user asked this question about Prince of Thorns (Broken Empire, #1):
Okay, I read about 15 pages and felt sick to my stomach. I can handle a war story/ violence, but is it going to be worth it? It was recommended to me, but I don't handle reading certain things well...i.e. violence against children, torture etc....needless to say the very beginning already has me second guessing if I should continue. Any advise would be great. To read or not to read?
Jonas Kaufman I had a similar reaction and opted not to read it.

Which made me sad because the opening was, while grim, also witty. I liked Jorg's dry gallows wit. …more
I had a similar reaction and opted not to read it.

Which made me sad because the opening was, while grim, also witty. I liked Jorg's dry gallows wit. But what happens right out the gate made me very uncomfortable. (less)
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