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A review by siavahda
The Master of Samar by Melissa Scott
5.0
As usual from Scott, a beautiful standalone that manages a fabulous cast, plenty of intrigue, and a superficially simple but massively fascinating magic system!
I cannot believe how much Scott managed to fit into just over 300 pages, without anything feeling cramped or rushed. The sheer skill!!! I will admit I was left a little uncertain about the plans of the villains - I don't feel like I fully understood what the villains intended, or what some of the players thought the goal was - but I enjoyed myself far too much to quibble about it.
Full review to come, if all the words Scott knocked out of me ever come back!
I cannot believe how much Scott managed to fit into just over 300 pages, without anything feeling cramped or rushed. The sheer skill!!! I will admit I was left a little uncertain about the plans of the villains - I don't feel like I fully understood what the villains intended, or what some of the players thought the goal was - but I enjoyed myself far too much to quibble about it.
Full review to come, if all the words Scott knocked out of me ever come back!