Started: 7/24/2013
Completed: 9/18/2013
Recommendation: Fun read
Recommended By: Nobody
Review:
Welcome to a rich world where magic takes the form of "The Skill" or "The Wit" or, maybe something more. The story here is what happens when a bastard son appears on the doorstep of a King-in-waiting? Well, he becomes an assassin, of course. Not to assassinate his father, but to act as a tool of the king (whomever is king) to remove those who must be removed in one of the oldest forms of "diplomacy." Of course, this is no normal bastard and the world is a rich place to explore. This opening book leaves lots of threads unexamined and plenty of space for growth. The book itself is rich and introduces the world in a strongly believable way while offering a series of compelling plot lines (a few of which are thoroughly examined). I have to admit, I'd love to jump to the next book and keep going, but my pile of books to read is so huge that I imagine it will be quite a while before I can pick up the next one. This is a beach book and a fun escapist read.
Welcome to a rich world where magic takes the form of "The Skill" or "The Wit" or, maybe something more. The story here is what happens when a bastard son appears on the doorstep of a King-in-waiting? Well, he becomes an assassin, of course. Not to assassinate his father, but to act as a tool of the king (whomever is king) to remove those who must be removed in one of the oldest forms of "diplomacy." Of course, this is no normal bastard and the world is a rich place to explore. This opening book leaves lots of threads unexamined and plenty of space for growth. The book itself is rich and introduces the world in a strongly believable way while offering a series of compelling plot lines (a few of which are thoroughly examined). I have to admit, I'd love to jump to the next book and keep going, but my pile of books to read is so huge that I imagine it will be quite a while before I can pick up the next one. This is a beach book and a fun escapist read.
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