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The Copper Assassin
HOW CAN HE STOP THE ULTIMATE ASSASSIN?
In the sixteenth year of its founding, the city-state of Wyverna teems with vitality, rife with crime, secrets, and sorcery. Like its namesake, the wyverns that hunt from the mountains above, Wyverna is a city of predators. Its pirates sail out to plunder the wealth of nations, while at home the capital seethes, an uneasy amalgam of the old ways of its anarchic peoples and the newly imposed rule of law.
The young noble Gorgo navigates these complexities with ease, until one night he learns of a plot to assassinate Wyverna’s legendary founder, the Warlord. The rebels have obtained a mighty relic: an ancient copper golem created to be the ultimate assassin. Invulnerable and relentless, the golem destroyed the civilization that birthed it. If it kills the Warlord, Gorgo realizes his city too will fall, ripped apart by civil war.
Armed with nothing but his wits and his courage, Gorgo sets out to find a way to save Wyverna. His mission will take him from the elegant casinos of downtown to the chaotic docks where smugglers prowl, from the hot sands of the arena to the cold midnight of magic-shadowed streets. But even he cannot foresee where his path will ultimately lead, and to what consequences.
In the sixteenth year of its founding, the city-state of Wyverna teems with vitality, rife with crime, secrets, and sorcery. Like its namesake, the wyverns that hunt from the mountains above, Wyverna is a city of predators. Its pirates sail out to plunder the wealth of nations, while at home the capital seethes, an uneasy amalgam of the old ways of its anarchic peoples and the newly imposed rule of law.
The young noble Gorgo navigates these complexities with ease, until one night he learns of a plot to assassinate Wyverna’s legendary founder, the Warlord. The rebels have obtained a mighty relic: an ancient copper golem created to be the ultimate assassin. Invulnerable and relentless, the golem destroyed the civilization that birthed it. If it kills the Warlord, Gorgo realizes his city too will fall, ripped apart by civil war.
Armed with nothing but his wits and his courage, Gorgo sets out to find a way to save Wyverna. His mission will take him from the elegant casinos of downtown to the chaotic docks where smugglers prowl, from the hot sands of the arena to the cold midnight of magic-shadowed streets. But even he cannot foresee where his path will ultimately lead, and to what consequences.
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290 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 25, 2020
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September 8, 2022
Score: 4,25 out of 5 stars
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The Copper Assassin is the first book in the Tales of Wyvernia series by Madolyn Rogers, and it serves as a way to introduce ourselves into this peculiar world, whose building is one of the most originals I've seen, probably due to the blend that it makes with fantasy and sci-fi.
We are introduced to Gorgo, a noble from the city of Wyvernia who accidentally discovers a plot to kill the Warlord, leader of the city, and partly one of the reasons why the city exists as a whole. And the most important part of the plot, which is how they plan to assassinate, using a mechanical creature, a sort of golem, Cockatrice.
And let's stop in Cockatrice, because it's probably one of the most interesting aspects of the book, and partly one of the reasons I've ended up loving it. While most of the setting is total of the fantasy genre, this mechanical creature could be ascribed to sci-fi, as it is a construct, which leads us to one of the most interesting parts of the books, the self-consciousness of Cockatrice, her past lifes, and how she reacts to things on her environment. Heavily based on the Golem myth, it's really curious to see how it evolves and how this approach is a fresh take on the robot idea while avoiding the limitations of a real robot.
Outside of Cockatrice, Wyvernia is a really interesting place to explore, as while we are following Gorgo's steps trying to dismantle the plot, we are going to experiment through his eyes the different districts of the city, from the casinos to the markets. A city of pirates is always a great starting point, but Madolyn Rogers takes it to the next level, building a really cohesive world that you want to know more about it (and I hope we will in The Mind Jackal). I don't really want to spoil much, but probably my favourite section is the Fence trials, which remembers me to a certain extent the ones that appear in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, but well built and without the limitations they had.
The pace is certainly really fast, as the book is relatively short, so things are constantly happening, making it a really fun book to read (and which definitely I might have read in one sit). I would have liked to see a little bit more development on some parts, but again, the relative shortness of the book might constrain it a little.
In summary, The Copper Assassin is an excellent introductive point to Tales of Wyvernia, which will be loved by fantasy lovers and people whose main taste is fast-paced books. We will return to Wyvernia in The Mind Jackal (and also in The Alchemy of Sorrow).
Read the full review: https://vueltaspodcast.wordpress.com/...
Interview with Madolyn Rogers: https://vueltaspodcast.wordpress.com/...
The Copper Assassin is the first book in the Tales of Wyvernia series by Madolyn Rogers, and it serves as a way to introduce ourselves into this peculiar world, whose building is one of the most originals I've seen, probably due to the blend that it makes with fantasy and sci-fi.
We are introduced to Gorgo, a noble from the city of Wyvernia who accidentally discovers a plot to kill the Warlord, leader of the city, and partly one of the reasons why the city exists as a whole. And the most important part of the plot, which is how they plan to assassinate, using a mechanical creature, a sort of golem, Cockatrice.
And let's stop in Cockatrice, because it's probably one of the most interesting aspects of the book, and partly one of the reasons I've ended up loving it. While most of the setting is total of the fantasy genre, this mechanical creature could be ascribed to sci-fi, as it is a construct, which leads us to one of the most interesting parts of the books, the self-consciousness of Cockatrice, her past lifes, and how she reacts to things on her environment. Heavily based on the Golem myth, it's really curious to see how it evolves and how this approach is a fresh take on the robot idea while avoiding the limitations of a real robot.
Outside of Cockatrice, Wyvernia is a really interesting place to explore, as while we are following Gorgo's steps trying to dismantle the plot, we are going to experiment through his eyes the different districts of the city, from the casinos to the markets. A city of pirates is always a great starting point, but Madolyn Rogers takes it to the next level, building a really cohesive world that you want to know more about it (and I hope we will in The Mind Jackal). I don't really want to spoil much, but probably my favourite section is the Fence trials, which remembers me to a certain extent the ones that appear in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, but well built and without the limitations they had.
The pace is certainly really fast, as the book is relatively short, so things are constantly happening, making it a really fun book to read (and which definitely I might have read in one sit). I would have liked to see a little bit more development on some parts, but again, the relative shortness of the book might constrain it a little.
In summary, The Copper Assassin is an excellent introductive point to Tales of Wyvernia, which will be loved by fantasy lovers and people whose main taste is fast-paced books. We will return to Wyvernia in The Mind Jackal (and also in The Alchemy of Sorrow).
March 29, 2020
*Thank you so much to the author for sending me an early copy in exchange for an honest review.*
Set in the city-state of Wyverna, it follows a young man called Gorgo who stumbles upon a plot to assassinate the Warlord (founder of Wyverna) and takes it upon himself to save the Warlord and the city. I really enjoyed this book. From very early on, I was invested in the story and it remained compelling throughout. The world is a really interesting one and I would love to see more of it in future books. The characters were well written with distinct voices and a good amount of depth. I highly recommend checking this book out.
Set in the city-state of Wyverna, it follows a young man called Gorgo who stumbles upon a plot to assassinate the Warlord (founder of Wyverna) and takes it upon himself to save the Warlord and the city. I really enjoyed this book. From very early on, I was invested in the story and it remained compelling throughout. The world is a really interesting one and I would love to see more of it in future books. The characters were well written with distinct voices and a good amount of depth. I highly recommend checking this book out.
April 3, 2020
Rogers has crafted a fantasy world on par with the richness and complexity of Martin. Here, the landscape is Wyverna, an island whose inhabitants owe their living to the sea, and whose language, customs and faith all pay homage to the source of their livelihood.
A young man named Gorgo has a chance observation that ultimately drags him from the carefree ways of youth into a dark, complex web of treason and assassination. He must rely on his own strength and wits, plus the magic of friends and "frenemies" made along the way, to stay alive and save the Warlord. The plot here is truly a page-turner, but the richness of the writing combined with the both the complexity of the world and its believable rendering make for a truly great read. It's so engrossing that you'll forget you're reading a book. You'll think about it when you're forced to put it down. An excellent start to a series no one will be able to wait to finish.
A young man named Gorgo has a chance observation that ultimately drags him from the carefree ways of youth into a dark, complex web of treason and assassination. He must rely on his own strength and wits, plus the magic of friends and "frenemies" made along the way, to stay alive and save the Warlord. The plot here is truly a page-turner, but the richness of the writing combined with the both the complexity of the world and its believable rendering make for a truly great read. It's so engrossing that you'll forget you're reading a book. You'll think about it when you're forced to put it down. An excellent start to a series no one will be able to wait to finish.
June 22, 2022
The first book in this series (The Copper Assassin) hooked me with a complete, richly imagined fantasy world that felt at once familiar and new. Jackal of the Mind takes the reader even deeper into the streets of Wyverna in exciting and intriguing ways. Our protagonist Gorgo continues to be a winning combination of brains and guts, even as he gets pushed to his physical and mental limits, and other characters come into sharper resolve in surprising ways. Perhaps best of all, all of this wonderful work is accomplished with evocative, image-packed writing that keeps you turning pages at a rate that rivals the most engaging fantasy novels I’ve ever read. I can’t wait to read more from this author and see what else the dark alleys of Wyverna have to offer. Give this great series a chance today!
August 23, 2023
I’ve never read indie fantasy, but I bought 50 plus books on a whim when I saw a sale and I’m choosing the order based 100% on cover
Copper Assassin had one my favorite cover in the "dark fantasy" category so I picked it up first. I always have to keep an open mind because I’m not a fantasy reader so maybe some things went over my head. I have trouble with names especially long fantasy names. In spite of that I have to say, if C.A. is any indication of quality, I think I will enjoy all 50 books!!
The city-state of Wyverna is complex and superby created, for me personally the setting immersed me in the book completely even when I wasn't always sure what was going on. It got easier over time though and Gorgo was a fun protag. The writing is rich which intimidated me at first, but it ended up adding to the feeling.
Copper Assassin had one my favorite cover in the "dark fantasy" category so I picked it up first. I always have to keep an open mind because I’m not a fantasy reader so maybe some things went over my head. I have trouble with names especially long fantasy names. In spite of that I have to say, if C.A. is any indication of quality, I think I will enjoy all 50 books!!
The city-state of Wyverna is complex and superby created, for me personally the setting immersed me in the book completely even when I wasn't always sure what was going on. It got easier over time though and Gorgo was a fun protag. The writing is rich which intimidated me at first, but it ended up adding to the feeling.
October 30, 2022
An engaging story with an interesting setting and an exciting plot. It took me a little bit to get into the story as I was afraid the main character was creating a plot for himself but it paid off.
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