I had a difficult time getting into this book in the beginning. I felt like perhaps I missed another book that should go before it, but that was not the case. It took me a little longer to get into but once I got into it, it was not bad at all.

This book is very uniquely written. If you are looking for something very different from what is on the market today and complex with artistic writing, I recommend the book. Read the description carefully that this is written with poetry and art cinema in mind. Truly is. Thank you for the opportunity to read the ARC and exposing me to a different kind of writing than that exists today.

Unfortunately I had to dnf (did not finish) this book. While I loved the description, and everything seemed like i was going to adore this book, I had trouble getting through the thick prose. The overly flowery language and quantity of words in another language made the reading experience a bit of a slog.

As the first installment in a political fiction, "Non Serviam" promises a thought-provoking journey into a world fraught with peril, challenging readers to reflect on the complexities of power, oppression, and the human spirit.

Set against the backdrop of a vividly complex world inspired by Venice, Sardinia, and Etruscan Civilization, the novel weaves lush purple prose, visceral symbolism, and philosophical pondering. The author's writing style, reminiscent of poetry and art cinema, invites readers into a world where tragedy erodes Giorgianna's psyche, leading her down a path of vengeful bloodlust haunted by cabbalistic visions.

Really could not get into this book. So did not finish it. I felt it jumped straight into a plot without me having any semblance of place and time

Thank you for the ARC. This book was unbelievably well written and the world building was very immersive. 3 stars overall.