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Balthazar's Bane by Kat Ross
4.0
Balthazar's Bane is book six in the Gaslamp Gothic series. This one focuses on former necromancer Balthazar and his loyal companion Lucas. The pair are on a mission to take out John Mortlake, a necromancer Balthazar isn't fond of. But his murder doesn't go quite as planned, and it's this misstep that sets off the chain of events that play out throughout the rest of the book.
Balthazar convinces Lucas to take a Nile Cruise, mostly because of a woman who has caught his eye. Unfortunately, the woman is not who she claims, and things only get worse from there.
Kidnapped and brought to a hidden magical city, Balthazar realizes his only option is to take part in the Trials. Become champion, rescue a mythical sword, and save the town. Will he survive, or will he succumb to the horrible whims of the demon in charge of the Trials?
I really enjoyed this book. It gave off a sort of Rose Madder vibe closer to the end (at least that's how I viewed it). Balthazar was a bit smarmy and frustrating at times, while Lucas was devoted, loyal, and oh so stuffy. I loved him.
There was a lot going on. Once Balthazar and Lucas ended up in the city, and the Trials got underway, things got a bit out of control and crazy. Lots of violence and bloodshed.
I found myself rather invested in the outcome of the Trials, and the story overall. Everything leading up to the Trials was interesting, and kind of amusing, but from the Trials to the end, it was almost like a different book. It was intense and exciting.
Fans of paranormal fantasy with historical settings, and fans of the series, will find themselves sucked right in and highly invested in Balthazar's Bane. Check it out!
4.5 stars!
Balthazar convinces Lucas to take a Nile Cruise, mostly because of a woman who has caught his eye. Unfortunately, the woman is not who she claims, and things only get worse from there.
Kidnapped and brought to a hidden magical city, Balthazar realizes his only option is to take part in the Trials. Become champion, rescue a mythical sword, and save the town. Will he survive, or will he succumb to the horrible whims of the demon in charge of the Trials?
I really enjoyed this book. It gave off a sort of Rose Madder vibe closer to the end (at least that's how I viewed it). Balthazar was a bit smarmy and frustrating at times, while Lucas was devoted, loyal, and oh so stuffy. I loved him.
There was a lot going on. Once Balthazar and Lucas ended up in the city, and the Trials got underway, things got a bit out of control and crazy. Lots of violence and bloodshed.
I found myself rather invested in the outcome of the Trials, and the story overall. Everything leading up to the Trials was interesting, and kind of amusing, but from the Trials to the end, it was almost like a different book. It was intense and exciting.
Fans of paranormal fantasy with historical settings, and fans of the series, will find themselves sucked right in and highly invested in Balthazar's Bane. Check it out!
4.5 stars!