Man, this book is weird.

And violent. So, so violent. It's not as explicit as, say, Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, but there is a lot of it. Pretty much every chapter is full of people getting killed or maimed, in a surprisingly wide variety of ways. There's also some sexual violence, but thankfully it's not described in great detail.

Also, there is a ton of swearing, if that's something you want to avoid.

But it's a good book. It's a very original story. It's hard to compare to anything else, but the modern-day setting with near-mythical characters reminded me a little of American Gods. I was also reminded of The Traitor Baru Cormorant in the way this story is about someone willing to go to extreme lengths to get what she's seeking.

One comment I've seen a lot is people saying they had a hard time following what was going on, but I think any reader of fantasy or SF probably has the skills to deal with the strangeness of the plot.

I wouldn't call this a comedy by any means, but there is some dark humor, and there are some touching moments near the end. The story is a page-turner but also rewards close reading. The author has said that he's unsure if he'll write a sequel, but if he does I will read it.