61st book of 2021
Third book in Spellslinger series
Reading period: July 25th 2021 – July 27th 2021
Summary
Kellen has begun to master his spellslinging and the Argosi tricks for staying alive, and he and Reichis have found a career that suits them both: taking down mercenary mages who make people’s lives miserable. But Ferius is concerned that Kellen is courting disaster . . .
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It’s the fourth book in the series, and I’m still hooked by it. From the beginning to the end, I was living the story like it’s mine.
You learn a lot about a new country in this one: Gitabria (I spend most of the book reading Gibraltar). I was so hooked by how it works and its traditions. And as you discover it, you have the political side of the book that is brought to light. However, it makes everything more complex, and I liked it.
We learn a little more about the power of the Shadowblack. Also, we have one more sight of the big picture, thanks to the cards. An unsettling thing was the lies; you don’t trust anyone in this book. It feels like it was the theme of the book, but it’s crucial.
In this part of the series, you find a Kellen who have evolved. In the beginning, compared to the previous books, but most important throughout the whole book. This evolution is significant, and I liked following him growing like that. This evolution is mainly due to all the characters he meets in the books and what he learn from his mistakes.
The ending was harsh to read due to a decision, but it will not have been a good thing to stay as before. This book marks a turning point in the series.
Liz.
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