A Torch Against the Night

I had started this book about 5 years ago and got stuck somewhere in the middle. I started the audiobook today from where I was back then. I knew much of the story still but I now realise why I stopped back then. There is no humour at all. This is like the most horrible terrible universe full of torture, rape, slaves, pain, betrayal and heartbreak. And there is literally zero comic relief. I am miserable enough as it is thank you. I really just didn't enjoy reading this for that exact reason.  I also don't really like the characters and the amount of romance. It really just isn't for me. 

I did like the first book of this series a lot. Though I read it years ago so I have no idea if it would still hold up to my tastes or standards now.