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The Faceless Mage
by Kenley Davidson
Spellbinding new series
I have read this author's 'Andari Chronicles' and enjoyed them very much, so I was certain I would like this new 'Legends of Abreia' series, as well. I do.
Her writing style is very serious and dark compared to similar genre authors (Camille Peters, K.M. Shea, Tarya Grace). She adds humor to just the right places, to make the story feel more real as you read.
The main characters, Leisa and the Raven, are both being used by kings, though in much different ways.
Leisa is sent by the king pf Farhall to determine the suitability of an alliance with one of the Five Thrones (kingdoms). She uses her magic to masquerade as her princess, Evaraine, to aid in her spying. There are quite a few moments where Leisa barely keeps her image as Evaraine intact, nearly blowing her cover.
The Raven is a prisoner to the magic that binds him, to the king of Garimore, as a deadly weapon against the king's enemies. He is full of rage at his inability to fight back against his captor. His unfeeling demeaner is cracked when he is forced to watch over Leisa, and sees the person she truly is. Even though he knows he will be ordered to kill her eventually, he can't stop himself from caring what happens to her.
There is treachery, there is deceit, there are (many) moments you want to strangle the king of Garimore. This book pulls you in and doesn't let go, even after you read the last page. It does end on a cliffhanger, but not a frustrating one. That chapter of the story is over. What happens next is in the second book. Which I will begin reading immediately
I have read this author's 'Andari Chronicles' and enjoyed them very much, so I was certain I would like this new 'Legends of Abreia' series, as well. I do.
Her writing style is very serious and dark compared to similar genre authors (Camille Peters, K.M. Shea, Tarya Grace). She adds humor to just the right places, to make the story feel more real as you read.
The main characters, Leisa and the Raven, are both being used by kings, though in much different ways.
Leisa is sent by the king pf Farhall to determine the suitability of an alliance with one of the Five Thrones (kingdoms). She uses her magic to masquerade as her princess, Evaraine, to aid in her spying. There are quite a few moments where Leisa barely keeps her image as Evaraine intact, nearly blowing her cover.
The Raven is a prisoner to the magic that binds him, to the king of Garimore, as a deadly weapon against the king's enemies. He is full of rage at his inability to fight back against his captor. His unfeeling demeaner is cracked when he is forced to watch over Leisa, and sees the person she truly is. Even though he knows he will be ordered to kill her eventually, he can't stop himself from caring what happens to her.
There is treachery, there is deceit, there are (many) moments you want to strangle the king of Garimore. This book pulls you in and doesn't let go, even after you read the last page. It does end on a cliffhanger, but not a frustrating one. That chapter of the story is over. What happens next is in the second book. Which I will begin reading immediately