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The Lord of Misrule: The hilarious first book in the new fantasy series Castle Blackwood by TikTok book awards 2024 shortlisted author M.A.Knights
453 pages, Hardcover
Published October 9, 2024
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October 29, 2024
A very well written book. The greatest strength of the book are it's numerous characters that all feel unique and well-rounded. The ending of the story leaves multiple openings and questions left unanswered that I am quite eager to find the answers to.
The magic system (talents) was a nice and refreshing pace. Giving a wizard only one magical ability seemed to make sure that wizards were not all powerful and could not solve any problem with little effort.
The blackwood felt like the perfect mix between magical and thrilling. I found myself excited every time Beatrice turned a corner in the woods because I was curious what she would encounter next.
If there is any complaint, it's that the town seemed too monochromatic. While there is obvious inspiration from Ankh-Morpork and the village of Upton Mizzle is meant to be drab and dreary, it felt overly depressing.
Overall, I find myself happy with the experience and am already impatient to read the next installment in this series.
The magic system (talents) was a nice and refreshing pace. Giving a wizard only one magical ability seemed to make sure that wizards were not all powerful and could not solve any problem with little effort.
The blackwood felt like the perfect mix between magical and thrilling. I found myself excited every time Beatrice turned a corner in the woods because I was curious what she would encounter next.
If there is any complaint, it's that the town seemed too monochromatic. While there is obvious inspiration from Ankh-Morpork and the village of Upton Mizzle is meant to be drab and dreary, it felt overly depressing.
Overall, I find myself happy with the experience and am already impatient to read the next installment in this series.
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