Prince of Thorns (The Broken Empire) by Mark Lawrence

Rating 4- Would recommend it to everyone
PLOT:

Once a privileged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. Jorg's bleak past has set him beyond fear of any man, living or dead, but there is still one thing that puts a chill in him. Returning to his father's castle Jorg must confront horrors from his childhood and carve himself a future with all hands turned against him.

This book blew me away. 
One thing I loved about this novel is its unique protagonist, Honorous Jorg Ancrath, a prince who saw enough bloodshed to make him ran away from his home to seek for vengeance in a most brutal, wild, motivation. Willing to sacrifice any of his comrades, use necromancy and dirty tactics. 
Oh and one thing that came out cool for me is he is just thirteen years of age, like WHOOAAA a teenage genius, who had killed too many men for his age, been in too many fights, and on a path to becoming an Emperor? This is one neat prince. 
I dont understand how some book reviewers were having reactions like "revulsion" at Jorg's evil cold-hearted manner, I enjoyed it. I understand how Jorg would want to make his mother and brother's killer to suffer, If were to have a saintly mother, and a brother with an angelic face, AND a father who doesnt care (and him being a king and all) , I would have put justice into my own hands as well. Jorg ceased to be a child when he was forced to see his loved one dying in a most brutal manner, in the company of thorns and hopelessness.
It is quite funny how people take Jorg for granted just becuase he's a kid, like haha he kills! he kills!! reminds me of Madoka Magica's Kyubey, looks can be deceiving.

Wanna watch a movie with me?

The flashbacks and action scenes were nicely written too, wont make any readers feel confused. This novel had been a good read, and I am so happy to hear that the second 
Since this is the first book of a trilogy; This novel had been a good read, and I am so happy to hear that the second book would show Jorg being more mature. The young reckless Jorg was fun, but its nice to see some character growth, so now, I will gladly wait for the next two novels.