Days of Blood & Starlight

If this was the first in the series, I probably wouldn't have continued. The story switches between Akiva and Karou, but also gives POVs from new people (to show what Akiva and Karou are doing). It doesn't flow as nicely, and certainly isn't linear as the author switches up the order of events to heighten the drama. It didn't suck, but it wasn't my favourite.

But. I love the world, I love the concept, I love Karou and Akiva (and the cast of old friends and enemies), and so I was happy just to be pulled along for the ride.