



I think a big portion of why is mostly sequel syndrome and the fact that a lot of the novelty of the world, characters, and secrets had worn off. While The Mask of Mirrors was one of my favorite books of last year, I found I didn’t quite like The Liar’s Knot as much. The Liar’s Knot was one of my most anticipated books of the year, as I absolutely loved its predecessor, The Mask of Mirrors. And in the end, it will take more than wits and knives to cut themselves free. And it shows her the web of darkness that traps her city. But all three have yet to discover just how far that web stretches. Caught in a knot of lies, torn between her heritage and her aristocratic masquerade, she relies on her gift for reading pattern to survive. Sooner or later, that fight will demand more than he can give. And Ren, daughter of no clan, knows best of all. Bent under the yoke of too many burdens, he fights to protect the city’s most vulnerable. He'll be damned if he lets anyone threaten what he's built. Grey Serrado knows all too well.

He has sacrificed more than anyone imagines to carve himself a position of power and influence among the nobility, hiding a will of steel behind a velvet smile. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city’s filthy alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look.ĭerossi Vargo has always known. In Nadežra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass) Carrick's “utterly captivating” Rook & Rose trilogy, a clever con artist, a legendary vigilante, and a dashing crime lord fight to free their city from the clutches of a dark and ancient magic. Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Action & Adventure, Dark Fantasyīuy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, The Book Depository The Liar's Knot Published by Orbit on December 7th 2021 This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
