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A Grimm Tale of Magicide
A broken soldier. A betrayed kingdom. A vengeance that will burn the world.
Grimm loved Battle as much as any woman of flesh and blood. It was his warrior's curse.
Haunted by his past, Grimm begins his final campaign to end the war on magic before it destroys him. Right hand to a young king, Grimm leads the Hunters, a brutal team of assassins, on a quest to kill every magic user in the kingdom. But palace intrigues and an enigmatic girl threaten to undermine everything he's fought for.
A gripping dark fantasy, A Grimm Tale of Magicide tells of epic battle, moral reckonings, and royal intrigue.
Grimm loved Battle as much as any woman of flesh and blood. It was his warrior's curse.
Haunted by his past, Grimm begins his final campaign to end the war on magic before it destroys him. Right hand to a young king, Grimm leads the Hunters, a brutal team of assassins, on a quest to kill every magic user in the kingdom. But palace intrigues and an enigmatic girl threaten to undermine everything he's fought for.
A gripping dark fantasy, A Grimm Tale of Magicide tells of epic battle, moral reckonings, and royal intrigue.
316 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 22, 2025
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January 29, 2026
I won a free copy of this book in a giveaway!
This book was interesting! I’m honestly curious about where it would go in the furture!
I really enjoyed that the first scene in the book was of one of their missions “failing”, though it was turned around into the hunter’s advantage again. It was a fun take, I thought, as opposed to just going for the winning hand from the beginning. It sort of feels like foreshadowing for the trouble the prince caused in the book later on lol
I like that Battle was referred to almost as a character of her own, but I really would have liked to see more of that throughout the book. It would have been nice to see it as a constant reminder, I think!
I think that a lot of the scenes with Grimm’s family were kind of strange though. His meeting Kazimira, deciding to bring her along, and then meeting his family and staying with them felt pretty rushed and skipped over, I think. I’m also not sure why it had been so many years since Grimm had been around to see his family when they lived so close to the city. I understand that he was away a lot, but was there really no time after his return to the city to see his family for even just a day or so?
I was also quite confused about the part where he mentioned he’d follow Kazimira, and then seeing to be all right with her dying just after and then immediately seeming to be okay with that.
I’d really like to give a huge shout out to Bresie for not adding training scenes, and choosing to get to the gist of it when there WERE training scenes. Oftentimes I find myself skipping over those parts in books because they’re so boring, but the lack of emphasis on them made this read a lot more enjoyable, so I really have to thank him for that!
I’m really curious about where this story will go in the future!
This book was interesting! I’m honestly curious about where it would go in the furture!
I really enjoyed that the first scene in the book was of one of their missions “failing”, though it was turned around into the hunter’s advantage again. It was a fun take, I thought, as opposed to just going for the winning hand from the beginning. It sort of feels like foreshadowing for the trouble the prince caused in the book later on lol
I like that Battle was referred to almost as a character of her own, but I really would have liked to see more of that throughout the book. It would have been nice to see it as a constant reminder, I think!
I think that a lot of the scenes with Grimm’s family were kind of strange though. His meeting Kazimira, deciding to bring her along, and then meeting his family and staying with them felt pretty rushed and skipped over, I think. I’m also not sure why it had been so many years since Grimm had been around to see his family when they lived so close to the city. I understand that he was away a lot, but was there really no time after his return to the city to see his family for even just a day or so?
I was also quite confused about the part where he mentioned he’d follow Kazimira, and then seeing to be all right with her dying just after and then immediately seeming to be okay with that.
I’d really like to give a huge shout out to Bresie for not adding training scenes, and choosing to get to the gist of it when there WERE training scenes. Oftentimes I find myself skipping over those parts in books because they’re so boring, but the lack of emphasis on them made this read a lot more enjoyable, so I really have to thank him for that!
I’m really curious about where this story will go in the future!
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January 26, 2026
This book plunges readers into a fantasy realm, offering a swift and intriguing read that can be completed in just a couple of hours.
The story is told entirely from the perspective of Grimm, a former farm boy turned General who now commands the elite Hunters. Grimm is a compelling contradiction: a fair leader who loathes politics, a fiercely loyal servant to his king, and a self-proclaimed "cowardly assassin" who nonetheless thrives in the heat of battle. While he is generally a likable protagonist, there were moments where his decision-making felt slightly at odds with his established intelligence, leading him into avoidable complications for the sake of the plot.
While the consistent characterization and pacing keep you engaged, the plot could have benefited from more depth. The side "romance” felt predictable and lacked the development needed to make it truly impactful. Furthermore, the narrative would have been enriched by a deeper exploration of the motivations behind the kingdom’s magicide.
Ultimately, it was entertaining "popcorn" read—perfect for a single sitting—even if it leaves you wishing for a bit more meat on the bones.
Side note: I received this book for free through a Goodreads Giveaway. This review is not paid or sponsored—| wasn't asked to provide a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
The story is told entirely from the perspective of Grimm, a former farm boy turned General who now commands the elite Hunters. Grimm is a compelling contradiction: a fair leader who loathes politics, a fiercely loyal servant to his king, and a self-proclaimed "cowardly assassin" who nonetheless thrives in the heat of battle. While he is generally a likable protagonist, there were moments where his decision-making felt slightly at odds with his established intelligence, leading him into avoidable complications for the sake of the plot.
While the consistent characterization and pacing keep you engaged, the plot could have benefited from more depth. The side "romance” felt predictable and lacked the development needed to make it truly impactful. Furthermore, the narrative would have been enriched by a deeper exploration of the motivations behind the kingdom’s magicide.
Ultimately, it was entertaining "popcorn" read—perfect for a single sitting—even if it leaves you wishing for a bit more meat on the bones.
Side note: I received this book for free through a Goodreads Giveaway. This review is not paid or sponsored—| wasn't asked to provide a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
January 26, 2026
Received a digital copy through GoodReads giveaway.
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