Wow a fantasy with a difference, instead of dragons, Knights etc this novel relies on magic, crooks and underworld bosses.
The book is told from four points of view of interconnected characters.
Tavia, a busker who sells magical charms and potions hoping to earn enough to escape Creije.
Wesley an ambitious Underboss hoping to become the next Kingpin.
Karam, a scrappy fighter who earns her money in the fighting rings.
And Saxony who wants revenge for her people.
All of these people with vastly differing skills although not fully trusting one another must band together in the face of a greater evil when a sinister new magic is unleashed on their city which portends something far worse.
A really clever fantasy novel with lots of twists and a modern, fresh take on the essence of the genre.
A great start to a new series and an author to watch, I am looking forward to reading more from her in future.
The book is told from four points of view of interconnected characters.
Tavia, a busker who sells magical charms and potions hoping to earn enough to escape Creije.
Wesley an ambitious Underboss hoping to become the next Kingpin.
Karam, a scrappy fighter who earns her money in the fighting rings.
And Saxony who wants revenge for her people.
All of these people with vastly differing skills although not fully trusting one another must band together in the face of a greater evil when a sinister new magic is unleashed on their city which portends something far worse.
A really clever fantasy novel with lots of twists and a modern, fresh take on the essence of the genre.
A great start to a new series and an author to watch, I am looking forward to reading more from her in future.