No one write battle scenes quite like Joe Abercrombie. It's no surprise then that this book, an account of a battle for an inconsequential set of hills, is hands down my favourite Abercrombie book yet. It's been nearly 3 years since I last read this book, yet one chapter in particular, demonstrating rapidly switching perspectives in amongst the chaos of a melee, is one of the most memorable passages I've read in a long time. Whilst it is possible to read this book on its own, I highly recommend you read the first law trilogy and best served cold before hand. These books are excellent as well and serve to add extra depth to a truly memorable cast. If you enjoy fantasy then I honestly can't recommend this book enough.