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The Alchemist's Apprentice
In The Sultante of Sind the paths of the Sultan’s Court and the Thieves Guild rarely cross. When the Vizier’s youngest daughter shows sign of being an Alchemist, her parents have a hard choice. Do they send her away, to be raised by her Mother’s mountain clan or do they let her stay. If they let her stay, they will be looking for a teacher in a city that believe magic attracts chaos.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 2015
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June 8, 2015
Don't let the score mislead you, I really enjoyed this short story.
There were quite a few grammatical errors, and at one point Sherezade was spelled as Sherazade, but I didn't buy this expecting a professionally edited novel. What matters is the story, the characters and the world. What we got in these 20 or so pages was just a glimpse. As a result, the characters felt a little shallow. But this makes sense, because only Mahin was put under any real strain in the events of this story. We haven't yet had the chance to see these characters truly tested, or to see their true personalities.
At the moment, you have Mahin - a doting mother; the royal vizier Jafar, who - despite what Disney would have you believe - is a kind, if unsatisfied husband; Sherezade, a playful daughter; Mahin's mother from the north, a direct but kind matriarch; and Firuz, the mysterious Alchemist of Sind. They never develop beyond that, but it's clear that they will, with a longer story. Firuz is my favourite, though. I can see him being a complex and dangerous man.
Even with just this short glimpse, there is some great potential for a living world, and it was introduced very well. Magic - as we've seen it so far - involves auras that can tell you about objects or people. There's more to it hinted, and I look forward to seeing how in-depth the magic system goes. In terms of locations, there's a northern civilization where magic is nurtured, and a southern, ancient Persia-like civilization where magic is held in contempt. This was exciting because it has the potential to evolve into some great situations in the next novella.
Overall, this was an enjoyable brief introduction into a world with a lot of potential. If you can brush aside some errors and you're yearning for a nice, quick and simple dip into a Persian-inspired world then your 99p will be well spent. Recommended, and I'll be looking forward to a longer trip to Sind and beyond.
There were quite a few grammatical errors, and at one point Sherezade was spelled as Sherazade, but I didn't buy this expecting a professionally edited novel. What matters is the story, the characters and the world. What we got in these 20 or so pages was just a glimpse. As a result, the characters felt a little shallow. But this makes sense, because only Mahin was put under any real strain in the events of this story. We haven't yet had the chance to see these characters truly tested, or to see their true personalities.
At the moment, you have Mahin - a doting mother; the royal vizier Jafar, who - despite what Disney would have you believe - is a kind, if unsatisfied husband; Sherezade, a playful daughter; Mahin's mother from the north, a direct but kind matriarch; and Firuz, the mysterious Alchemist of Sind. They never develop beyond that, but it's clear that they will, with a longer story. Firuz is my favourite, though. I can see him being a complex and dangerous man.
Even with just this short glimpse, there is some great potential for a living world, and it was introduced very well. Magic - as we've seen it so far - involves auras that can tell you about objects or people. There's more to it hinted, and I look forward to seeing how in-depth the magic system goes. In terms of locations, there's a northern civilization where magic is nurtured, and a southern, ancient Persia-like civilization where magic is held in contempt. This was exciting because it has the potential to evolve into some great situations in the next novella.
Overall, this was an enjoyable brief introduction into a world with a lot of potential. If you can brush aside some errors and you're yearning for a nice, quick and simple dip into a Persian-inspired world then your 99p will be well spent. Recommended, and I'll be looking forward to a longer trip to Sind and beyond.
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