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A review by sparksbooks
Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
5.0
This may just be the start of my new favorite fantasy trilogy since Mistborn. Sancia, like Vin, is a bit of badass lady that will do what she needs to do to survive and walk away with some loot. This is a heist story at its heart, but it is also so much more. I love Sancia, but I may love Clef even more. The characters in this are just the best (even the ones I absolutely hate).
The magic system is top-tier and well defined. It almost feels like there are essentially magical servers that make the magic work, which is such a cool concept. I love how the magic, called scriving, is used as a tool throughout the story and does not end up as a big save-the-world plot device type of magic. Also the very slow burn of a romance that is just beginning is done very well.
I highly recommend this story especially if you love an action-packed story set in a Venice-like world with magical steampunk vibes. The world-building is incredibly flawless and I love every minute I spent exploring this world with Sancia, Gregor, Orso, and Bernice.
The magic system is top-tier and well defined. It almost feels like there are essentially magical servers that make the magic work, which is such a cool concept. I love how the magic, called scriving, is used as a tool throughout the story and does not end up as a big save-the-world plot device type of magic. Also the very slow burn of a romance that is just beginning is done very well.
I highly recommend this story especially if you love an action-packed story set in a Venice-like world with magical steampunk vibes. The world-building is incredibly flawless and I love every minute I spent exploring this world with Sancia, Gregor, Orso, and Bernice.