It took me a little while to get into Spellslinger properly, though I was intrigued by the concept before starting it, by chapter six I was sold and from then it only got better. The story is about Kellen, a young mage who has very little magic and has so far failed to spark any of his mages bands. While his sister, Shalla, excels where he doesn’t. With the trials approaching, he’s desperate to spark them to become Jan’Tep and get his Mages name. The Sha’Tep, those whose magic has faded are considered nothing more than servants. Kellen challenges a fellow student to a duel to pass his test, which he wins by cheating.
Shalla, convinced he can win honestly if he believes in himself, engages Kellen in a duel that ends with her stopping his heart causing everyone to panic, Osia’phest, their teacher has already passed out trying to help, when a stranger steps in to help, a traveller called Ferius. She has no magic but introduces Kellen to a different kind of magic and power. This is where the fun and action begins. In a whirlwind of events leading up to Kellen uncovering a plan to take over the clan, a conspiracy to weaken the young mages with many plot twist and unexpected turns, some involving the dreaded Shadowblack.
Kellen’s and Ferius’s character development was well written and enjoyable to read, Ferius is quirky and leaves everyone suspicious of her. though one character in particular stole the show. Reichis, Kellen’s companion, or business partner as he prefers to call their partnership. Ever wanted a funny, obnoxious animal in a book? Reichis the Nekhek, also known as a Squirrel Cat is the one for you, he is by far my favourite, he has one hell of an attitude on him, extremely obnoxious and always looking for a fight, he’s hilarious! I would happily read a book just about him and the other Squirrel Cats!
I thought about giving it four stars, in the end I had to give that last star from the sheer enjoyment Reichis provided. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and will definitely be buying myself a copy asap, I‘m looking forward to reading the next book.
Shalla, convinced he can win honestly if he believes in himself, engages Kellen in a duel that ends with her stopping his heart causing everyone to panic, Osia’phest, their teacher has already passed out trying to help, when a stranger steps in to help, a traveller called Ferius. She has no magic but introduces Kellen to a different kind of magic and power. This is where the fun and action begins. In a whirlwind of events leading up to Kellen uncovering a plan to take over the clan, a conspiracy to weaken the young mages with many plot twist and unexpected turns, some involving the dreaded Shadowblack.
Kellen’s and Ferius’s character development was well written and enjoyable to read, Ferius is quirky and leaves everyone suspicious of her. though one character in particular stole the show. Reichis, Kellen’s companion, or business partner as he prefers to call their partnership. Ever wanted a funny, obnoxious animal in a book? Reichis the Nekhek, also known as a Squirrel Cat is the one for you, he is by far my favourite, he has one hell of an attitude on him, extremely obnoxious and always looking for a fight, he’s hilarious! I would happily read a book just about him and the other Squirrel Cats!
I thought about giving it four stars, in the end I had to give that last star from the sheer enjoyment Reichis provided. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and will definitely be buying myself a copy asap, I‘m looking forward to reading the next book.