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A review by felinity
The Shadow Revolution: Crown & Key by Susan Griffith, Clay Griffith
4.0
Simon's been a dabbler for a while. Not dabbling in magic precisely, but dabbling in concentrated study, treating it like a game. And then suddenly it isn't a game any more.
Werewolves and magic abound in this new series, combined with alchemy and before-their-time engineers. In general style and device think Mercedes Lackey's "Elemental Masters" series, but with a darker edge and in a steampunk setting. The characters control their own fate, question the morality of their actions - or plans - and have to pay the cost of their magic usage. The female characters are strong but not invulnerable, unlike others which tend to choose either swooning female or Marvel-style invincibility.
Is it great literature? No, but it's a fun read with new worldbuilding, and I was very glad to have book 2 already queued up!
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Werewolves and magic abound in this new series, combined with alchemy and before-their-time engineers. In general style and device think Mercedes Lackey's "Elemental Masters" series, but with a darker edge and in a steampunk setting.
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(There's no easy romance either.)Is it great literature? No, but it's a fun read with new worldbuilding, and I was very glad to have book 2 already queued up!
Disclaimer: I received a free ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.