This was a lot better than I expected. It was very reminiscent of older mystery books where it was kinda predictable with just the right amount of twists and turns that kept you guessing. I honestly figured out who it was within the first few pages but it made me second guess quite a bit to the point I rethought my guesses until they proved to be right all along. I love books like this and the MC is actually COMPETENT in what he doing.

I would love it if there was a Swords and Shields. Mary did a fantastic job of making me feel like I was reading a book really written by Varric. She captured his way of story telling perfectly with beautiful descriptions.

"Silence hung in the air like a cheap tapestry."