Enjoyable read however, people may get turned off from the beginning. MC has problems with his slavery and mate pairing to an unlikeable character(not main FMC). This is only prominent within the first volume and even after 20 chapters from the start, it lessens a considerable amount and was quite tolerable. The mate idea so far is a subplot to many different characters and doesn't entirely effect MC's decision making. It is well worth it to push onto Vol 2 and 3.
*For people who don't like her, she hasn't been the main focus nor frequently appearing in vol 2 and 3.*
The story itself is well written and fight scenes are good. There is a lot of gore and dark elements in the story. World building is slowly built and explained through conversations. There's not much info dumping if any. Some POV changes but not much for people who don't like them still good providing other characters thoughts.
Characters are good, some are unlikeable, and unredeemable while you have there counterparts. Variety of different characters and people actually die for their own choices and actions. There are consequences even for the MC. The MC himself is naïve and curious about the world considering his whole life has been in a coliseum. He makes mistakes and learns from them. A story of his journey and self discovery would definitely recommend, well deserved rating.
