Search - The Blade Itself (First Law, Bk 1)

Enjoyable book. Not perfect, but it's the type of book that would be easy to read in one sitting without realizing how much time has passed (and I came close to doing so).

Abercrombie's debut novel is the first in a fantasy trilogy. The Blade Itself is well written but is clearly a book that sets up the final two books in the trilogy. Not a whole lot happens as far as plot advancement goes but the author does a good job of "setting the tee" for the remainder of the series. If you like fantasy, you'll like The First Law Trilogy.

This book sucked me in immediately, and I'm talking hooked by the second page. The "heroes" are gritty, realistic and flawed. The action is fast and furious. There's betrayal, plotting, the beginning of a quest, and a pending invasion. It all made for one of the best fantasy books I've read in years, and I can't wait to get stuck into the rest of the series.