Red Sister by Mark LawrenceMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the first of Mark Lawrence's books that I have read. And I am so glad I started! Red Sister is a wonderful fantasy with a remarkable and memoriable heroine in Nona Grey. I have to say that I purchased the book by the cover and the strong reputation of the author.
I had just recently finished Nevernight by Jay Kristoff and Red Sister looked to have the same feel. They are similar but also distinctly different. The world building is first rate and the characters are vivid. If this is what I have to look forward to in reading the rest of Lawrence's books, happy day for me!
The story opens with a young girl, Nona, being marched to the gallows to be hung for murder. If that doesn't keep the pages turning, I don't know what will. Before this can occur, Nona is given a reprieve by the Abbess of Sweet Mercy Convent where young girls who have shown that they may be endowed with special properties can be properly trained. You guessed it, in ways typical novices are not. Blades, poisons and the elusive Path are just a few of their new classes.
Suffice it to say that more than this will spoil the surprises and immersion I to this new world which though very bleak is fascinating in it's own way.
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