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The World of Underrealm #11
Hell Skin
The High King now wages open war in the east, and the stirrings can be felt even where Mag and Albern wander. As they pursue their own mission, they must fend with brigands and robbers made bold by the High King’s diverted attention—until they are drawn into the heart of the conflict itself.
On the battlefields between Feldemar and Dorsea, loyalists and rebels pay a heavy price in blood—and the Uncut Lady once again unleashes her skill upon her foes.
But not even Underrealm’s traitors represent the darkest threat in the land. Whispers slither through the towns and cities of a dark wizard roaming the land, and Mag suspects the end of her quest may draw near. The only question that remains is whether shield and spear may stand up to the darkest of magics…
On the battlefields between Feldemar and Dorsea, loyalists and rebels pay a heavy price in blood—and the Uncut Lady once again unleashes her skill upon her foes.
But not even Underrealm’s traitors represent the darkest threat in the land. Whispers slither through the towns and cities of a dark wizard roaming the land, and Mag suspects the end of her quest may draw near. The only question that remains is whether shield and spear may stand up to the darkest of magics…
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April 10, 2021
Coming to the end of a series of books is like watching a gymnast and holding your breath, anxious and hopeful that they’ll stick the landing. While Garrett Robinson’s Hell Skin isn’t the very end of all Underrealm stories, it represents the completion of the Tales of the Wanderer trilogy.
In Hell Skin, Albern continues to recount the tale of his journey with Mag. He and Mag find themselves caught up in a war between a rebel group and those loyal to the Dosean crown. But their ultimate mission to find Kita and avenge Mag’s late husband is yet to be completed. Even while Albern and Mag close in on the dark weremage, Kaita, herself, is eager to finish the Uncut Lady once and for all. And this time, with the help of the dark lord’s unrivaled magic, she is poised to succeed.
To date, Stone Heart was my favorite Underrealm entry. Indeed, the Tales of the Wanderer trilogy is my favorite set of books within the Nine Realms. I especially appreciated how the framing device of Albern recounting the story to a character in the future played excellently into the journey of the character (Sun) that is hearing it. Again, Robinson delivers on that promise.
The series as a whole has been quite emotional and cathartic, but this one was especially so because we finally reached the ending that Sun had been begging Albern for. Albern took his time to get there, and the experience was better for it.
And the twist in the story… It completely caught me off guard, and it was marvelous.
Now that I’m on the other side, I’m left wondering if Robinson will tell more about Albern or Mag’s backstory. There are still questions left unanswered. Hell Skin paid off on the promises of the first novel, but there are mysteries yet to be unraveled. Perhaps we will hear those stories in another series. If not, here’s hoping for a second trilogy!
I very much recommend Hell Skin and the Tales of the Wanderer series if you’re looking for a gripping adventure in a fantastic world.
*Full Disclosure — I work for the publisher, but I wasn't paid to review this book. While this is an honest review, I was involved in the production of the audiobook, and I receive a small royalty for purchases of the audiobook version*
In Hell Skin, Albern continues to recount the tale of his journey with Mag. He and Mag find themselves caught up in a war between a rebel group and those loyal to the Dosean crown. But their ultimate mission to find Kita and avenge Mag’s late husband is yet to be completed. Even while Albern and Mag close in on the dark weremage, Kaita, herself, is eager to finish the Uncut Lady once and for all. And this time, with the help of the dark lord’s unrivaled magic, she is poised to succeed.
To date, Stone Heart was my favorite Underrealm entry. Indeed, the Tales of the Wanderer trilogy is my favorite set of books within the Nine Realms. I especially appreciated how the framing device of Albern recounting the story to a character in the future played excellently into the journey of the character (Sun) that is hearing it. Again, Robinson delivers on that promise.
The series as a whole has been quite emotional and cathartic, but this one was especially so because we finally reached the ending that Sun had been begging Albern for. Albern took his time to get there, and the experience was better for it.
And the twist in the story… It completely caught me off guard, and it was marvelous.
Now that I’m on the other side, I’m left wondering if Robinson will tell more about Albern or Mag’s backstory. There are still questions left unanswered. Hell Skin paid off on the promises of the first novel, but there are mysteries yet to be unraveled. Perhaps we will hear those stories in another series. If not, here’s hoping for a second trilogy!
I very much recommend Hell Skin and the Tales of the Wanderer series if you’re looking for a gripping adventure in a fantastic world.
*Full Disclosure — I work for the publisher, but I wasn't paid to review this book. While this is an honest review, I was involved in the production of the audiobook, and I receive a small royalty for purchases of the audiobook version*
December 12, 2020
So good. "I did not see that coming" x 1000000.
I don't know what to say about the plot because akkfjiwkbsbs but one of my favourite things about all the Underrealm books is how casually queer they are. There were a few points in this book where I was bracing myself for transphobia or homophobia (from characters in the story), but it never came. And each time I was like, "duh, it's not a Thing there!" I especially appreciate that it's not even used to make evil characters worse - there are a million other things making them evil so it's not needed.
I don't know what to say about the plot because akkfjiwkbsbs but one of my favourite things about all the Underrealm books is how casually queer they are. There were a few points in this book where I was bracing myself for transphobia or homophobia (from characters in the story), but it never came. And each time I was like, "duh, it's not a Thing there!" I especially appreciate that it's not even used to make evil characters worse - there are a million other things making them evil so it's not needed.
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April 2, 2021I've not given this book a rating, as i was asked to Beta-read it before it came out
Did really enjoy reading it though
Did really enjoy reading it though
July 7, 2020
I read the advance episodes through patreon, and it was a truly great, and unexpected, end to the trilogy. I cried at the end. Definitely recommend (along with all the Underrealm books)
December 3, 2020
Another masterful tale...or two
A fitting conclusion to this tale of Mag, Albert and Sun. The two stories weave together seamlessly, as they have for the two previous installments.
Thank you, Garrett, for another top-notch story...or two.
A fitting conclusion to this tale of Mag, Albert and Sun. The two stories weave together seamlessly, as they have for the two previous installments.
Thank you, Garrett, for another top-notch story...or two.
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