Book review of Our Lady of Blades by Sebastien De Castell (opens in new tab)

I am not sure if readers have noticed, but we have quietly entered a new Golden Era of Fantasy writing. There is a handful or more of established fantasy authors who have the experience and skill to be writing at the top of their game. Fantasy novels that are not just simple retellings of old tropes, but books that hold up as great literature in their own right. Our Lady of Blades by Sebastien de Castell is masterfully written, by an author at their peak. Lady Consequence seemingly came from ...