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A review by azahller
Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
In a world where items are tricked into believing an altered version of reality due to magical scrivings, Sancia finds herself hired to steal the more valuable items and tricks. Even she does not anticipate the mess her best paying job will get her into. It's as assassins chase her about the city after taking out her boss that she truly realizes the can of worms she has opened, and the moral ramifications of simply surrendering the object are too terrible to consider.
I thought this magic system was so incredibly interesting. I feel like this entire book is just a thought experiment about the greed of man in a magical world, and it felt very real to me. I especially appreciate the direction we are headed in terms of morality. Naturally, everyone is trying to gain power and knowledge, but how far is too far? At what point are the good guys no longer good? Ugh! I can't wait to find out what happens next. I love this world. I love these characters. Bravo!
I will admit that the first half of the book is significantly slower paced than the last half. I think this is due to the world building elements. Bennett does a great job of slowly introducing elements so that you're not overwhelmed with an incredible amount of new rules/information at once, but naturally that takes time to unfold. I think the rich world we end up with is a completely worthwhile payout.
I would recommend this book to people who like political fantasies and heists!
I thought this magic system was so incredibly interesting. I feel like this entire book is just a thought experiment about the greed of man in a magical world, and it felt very real to me. I especially appreciate the direction we are headed in terms of morality. Naturally, everyone is trying to gain power and knowledge, but how far is too far? At what point are the good guys no longer good? Ugh! I can't wait to find out what happens next. I love this world. I love these characters. Bravo!
I will admit that the first half of the book is significantly slower paced than the last half. I think this is due to the world building elements. Bennett does a great job of slowly introducing elements so that you're not overwhelmed with an incredible amount of new rules/information at once, but naturally that takes time to unfold. I think the rich world we end up with is a completely worthwhile payout.
I would recommend this book to people who like political fantasies and heists!