Rating: 5/5
This book features a city that is constantly being conquered by the neighboring countries. The story centers around a young man that is the son of a soldier from the country that most recently took over the city. His story takes off when he leaves the palace where he is being trained with the other boys of his nation and enters the city. There he meets a girl of the city and they disrupt the expectations each of them have.
The friendship that forms between Rat, the soldier's son, and Kaidu, the girl from the city, is at the heart of this story. It begins as more of a rivalry and develops as they learn about each other, finding they have more in common than either would have imagined. The idea that the city is always being suppressed is tied into the plot quite well.
I loved the art. The city is brought to life in a great way. The characters on each side of the conflict are made distinct, even when they are in the background. There is a history present, but only hints of it are given as Rat learns more about it. I am looking forward to the next volume in this series and what we will learn about the city.
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