This was fantastic. It took a bit to get into/get my bearings, but once I did I was hooked. Vonvalt is a Justice in a medieval type fantasy realm - basically a detective, lawyer, judge, and executioner - with some magic/necromancy powers thrown in as well! As a lawyer myself, I really dug the procedures and discussions about the law and the justice system and what the law stands for. There’s also a courtroom scene! Our main character Helena is Vonvalt’s apprentice/clerk. I loved how the narration was framed. She’s writing as an older woman looking back on her time as a 19-year-old. So when she acts rashly or does something dumb, she totally calls herself on it. And she has a lot to say in hindsight. The dynamic between Helena and Volvalt (and Bressinger) was written so well. I can't wait for the next one!