Nevernight by Jay Kristoff is the first book of the Nevernight Chronicle, his dark fantasy series about a young assassin in training in a city built on the bones of empire. The book is famous for its enormous footnotes, its violence, and its heroine who keeps surprising the reader.
Adult fantasy with a heavy dose of attitude. Recommended for readers who liked The Lies of Locke Lamora or Mark Lawrence’s grimdark.