Review: The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City, Book 1)

Synopsis: Every nation that invades the City gives it a new name. But before long, new invaders arrive and the City changes hands once again. The natives don't let themselves get caught up in the unending wars. To them, their home is the Nameless City, and those who try to name it are forever outsiders.
Kaidu is one such outsider. He's a Dao born and bred--a member of the latest occupying nation. Rat is a native of the Nameless City. At first, she hates Kai for everything he stands for, but his love of his new home may be the one thing that can bring these two unlikely friends together. Let's hope so, because the fate of the Nameless City rests in their hands. (from the online description)

Review: This book was recommended by an acquaintance on #bookstagram and I found the first and second volumes at my local library.

With bold color and dynamic art, this book creates a fascinating world, quickly drawing the reader into the drama and intrigue of a city, contrastingly changed by the endless war and following conquest by the neighboring nations.

In this chaos, we find two characters, different from each other as possible, yet facing the same thing – being out of place in a city where no one has a place.

The characters are rich and complex, the action brisk and well-defined, and the plot twists and turns. Excellent story, with a dynamic look at how people live in a conquered land, and what it means to Rule. Worth reading – I highly recommend!

Bookmarks: 4 of 5

Awards: TBD

ISBN:978-1-62672-157-9
Year Published: 2016
Date Finished: 1-30-2019
Pages: 232