The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have to admit that I am upset. I was convinced this was a duology, so when I got toward the end of the book and things were looking pretty unresolved, I googled it. It’s a trilogy!!!!!
This series is so good. Definitely a departure from what we were used to from Cassandra Clare, but just as brilliant in a more mature way.
The world building is fantastic with all its parallels with reality and all the lore that goes with it. The characters have been developed in true Clare’s fashion, tridimensional and complex and the relationships between several of her characters are believable and often heart wrenching.
There were a few totally unexpected plot twists at the end and I am now left with the awful knowledge that it will be a long while until I can read the conclusion to this fabulous story.
Highly, highly recommend it.