Before we were TRAITORS…
Before there was a GRAVE waiting for us all..
While more than WORMS remained…
It started with a war. It began with REVENGE.
I’ve been wanting to get a start on Michael Roberti’s work for a while now, and finally made the time to get started with The Revenge of Thousands. On one hand, and I’ve seen this recommended, this novella may best be enjoyed as a supplemental book for those that have already delved into the Crown and Tide world.
But I charged ahead, I had time for a novella, and I was getting impatient to start this series.
So, on the other hand, what we have here is an excellent story that focuses on some intriguing characters, in a rich, captivating world.
Not having read the other Crown and Tide books yet, I can’t say for sure. I think this works as a nice introduction to the world and characters. But, perhaps for some it would go better as a way to revisit a world they’re already interested in. Only way to find out is to read it… and you should absolutely do that.
In The Revenge of Thousands, we get a variety of POVs in a harsh setting as the factions prepare for war. There’s espionage, intrigue, betrayal, battles, tight knit friendships, and the interesting premise of one’s written work disappearing upon their death.
Roberti has a sorta straightforward, punchy style of writing, that helps him cram a ton of stuff into a small number of pages, while still nailing the pacing. Characters are complex, and well-realized. And the world itself is intriguing enough on its own!
I look forward to getting into the main novels of the Crown and Tide series, The Revenge of Thousands was a great taste, that left me wanting more!
Pick up a copy of The Revenge of Thousands here.
And check out Roberti’s Ko-Fi page, where he often has signed paperbacks available here.
