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A review by jaironside
Cast in Fury by Michelle Sagara
4.0
Ok this is a vast improvement on the previous couple if books. Really liked this one. As usual it's a fantasy police procedural which engages with themes of family vs found family, cultural clashes, law vs justice, and the marginalisation of individuals. The prose has tightened up a lot. Far less repetition and clunky dialogue. There was even a little humour which I found refreshing. The story follows Kaylin who is assigned to ensure that the royal playwrite produces a play that eases public opinion to the telepathic Tha'elani without insulted an entire race of people. Midway through this less than choice assignment, Kaylin's boss is arrested for the murder of another Leontine (cat person) and a new acting chief is appointed - who Kaylin dispises. Marcus might be facing a death sentence but Kaylin is sure he's innocent. The problem is that Marcus refuses to talk. Kaylin is forced to unravel the complucated history of the Leontines and find out why Marcus will not defend himself.
It's a clever exploration of what happens when cultural custom comes up against general law. The stakes were high and there's plenty of action. This time the phenominal world building encased a gripping story and Kaylin has grown as a character. Really enjoyed this one and will continue with the series.
It's a clever exploration of what happens when cultural custom comes up against general law. The stakes were high and there's plenty of action. This time the phenominal world building encased a gripping story and Kaylin has grown as a character. Really enjoyed this one and will continue with the series.