Aly's Reviews > The Liar’s Knot

This book made me work for it, two weeks of reading was like a lifetime, but I'm so glad I pushed through. This was really good and had so much going on. The pacing is slow but I can't imagine anything getting cut out, everything is important and contributes to the story. Ren's journey just gets crazier and things in Nedezra are heating up!

Ren is now playing three roles, Renata the noblewoman, Arenza the Vraszenian fortune teller, and the Black Rose, a masked vigilante. I don't know how she keeps up with her identities and all the secrets going on. She's also inducted into a secret society that may be a cover for nefarious plots. I admire how well she keeps track of everything and was happy that she opened up to a couple people and gained some allies.

Grey also has a secret identity, the Rook. During the day, Grey is trying to be a good captain of the guard but struggles when a new task force starts hurting the Vraszenians and abusing their power. At night, the Rook hunts down those who hurt others and tries to find mysterious medallions that might be the cause of problems around the city.

I really changed my mind about Vargo as we saw into his past more. He's less of a bad guy and more a man trying to make his way in the world after being treated like filth as a child. He's a good secret keeper and helps Ren even when it doesn't benefit himself. His relationship with Alsius is sweet at times and I think he was happy to gain a real friend in Ren.

This is an entertaining book and I really enjoyed reading it. Just be aware that it's a long ride, but definitely worth it!

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All opinions are my own. Thank you to Orbit Books and NetGalley for the copy.