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Thieves' Lyric #2
Thieves' War
Dead isn't always dead, and when Nenn sails into Gentia, she finds the warmongers of the city-state the least of her problems. Now, faced with slavers, their Harrower lords, and a past promising to unravel her life, she's got one shot to make things right. Provided Cord doesn't sh*t it up first.
- GenresFantasy
280 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 25, 2020
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March 8, 2021
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May 20, 2022Clayton Snyder’s manic concoction of whimsical satire continues in his second installment of the Thieves’ Lyric series. Thieves’ War brings Cord and Nenn back together for their greatest heist yet. A heist that, if successful, could destroy the foundation of what it means to be human.
After their involvement in a slew of deaths and destruction of an entire city, Nenn and her group of ragtags find themselves once again broke. Their rotten luck continues as they find themselves in Gentia, a land in the midst of war and great social disparity. A foul place where Harrowers walk freely. Unsurprisingly, Nenn’s accomplice Cord further complicates thievery by hatching a plan to not only earn money but also bring an end to all wars.
Somehow always finding a way to say something both crude and philosophical, Cord is a larger than life character. As a thief, Cord aims for more than stealing riches for himself. His schemes involve enriching the lives of those shunned by society. There is a sincere depth to his character that balances his constant cheeky banter. While I usually find righteous characters disagreeable, I am particularly fond of Cord.
Thankfully, Cord’s eccentric character does not overshadow Nenn. As Nenn is the main point of view character throughout the series, I am thrilled we learn more about her history and truly see her develop in this book. The revelations in her character arc floored me. While the plot in Thieves’ War is grand, my favorite moments were the lore and discovering Nenn’s past.
Between scenes of utter chaos and tomfoolery, Cord and Nenn quietly reveal the stark truths of their world. Their truth transcends the fantastical worldbuilding Clayton Snyder created and becomes a message that mirrors real life. I rallied behind Cord’s ambitions. I truly felt Nenn’s grief. Snyder intensifies all the best qualities from River of Thieves in his second installment. Thieves’ War is more offbeat, wild, and more wholehearted.
Thieves’ War is just as graphic as the first book. While Thieves’ War is comical Clayton Snyder certainly does not shy away from portraying violence with detail. Snyder was a finalist from the most recent SPFBO 7 contest. His cowritten novel with Michael R Fletcher Norylska Groans did receive some polarizing reviews due to its unapologetically grimdark elements.
I thoroughly enjoyed Thieves’ War. Clayton Snyder’s ability to graft such oppositional elements of satire, wholesome themes, and extreme violence together is talent. Thieves’ War is a brilliant absurdity.
Review first posted in Grimdark magazine https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/revi...
After their involvement in a slew of deaths and destruction of an entire city, Nenn and her group of ragtags find themselves once again broke. Their rotten luck continues as they find themselves in Gentia, a land in the midst of war and great social disparity. A foul place where Harrowers walk freely. Unsurprisingly, Nenn’s accomplice Cord further complicates thievery by hatching a plan to not only earn money but also bring an end to all wars.
Somehow always finding a way to say something both crude and philosophical, Cord is a larger than life character. As a thief, Cord aims for more than stealing riches for himself. His schemes involve enriching the lives of those shunned by society. There is a sincere depth to his character that balances his constant cheeky banter. While I usually find righteous characters disagreeable, I am particularly fond of Cord.
Thankfully, Cord’s eccentric character does not overshadow Nenn. As Nenn is the main point of view character throughout the series, I am thrilled we learn more about her history and truly see her develop in this book. The revelations in her character arc floored me. While the plot in Thieves’ War is grand, my favorite moments were the lore and discovering Nenn’s past.
Between scenes of utter chaos and tomfoolery, Cord and Nenn quietly reveal the stark truths of their world. Their truth transcends the fantastical worldbuilding Clayton Snyder created and becomes a message that mirrors real life. I rallied behind Cord’s ambitions. I truly felt Nenn’s grief. Snyder intensifies all the best qualities from River of Thieves in his second installment. Thieves’ War is more offbeat, wild, and more wholehearted.
Thieves’ War is just as graphic as the first book. While Thieves’ War is comical Clayton Snyder certainly does not shy away from portraying violence with detail. Snyder was a finalist from the most recent SPFBO 7 contest. His cowritten novel with Michael R Fletcher Norylska Groans did receive some polarizing reviews due to its unapologetically grimdark elements.
I thoroughly enjoyed Thieves’ War. Clayton Snyder’s ability to graft such oppositional elements of satire, wholesome themes, and extreme violence together is talent. Thieves’ War is a brilliant absurdity.
Review first posted in Grimdark magazine https://www.grimdarkmagazine.com/revi...
July 29, 2020
Context, References, and Mayhem
Whimsical violence. What could be more fun? Any story featuring a cameo of Bon Jovi, White Snake lyrics, and Game of Thrones has my vote and my interest. Just great fun!
Whimsical violence. What could be more fun? Any story featuring a cameo of Bon Jovi, White Snake lyrics, and Game of Thrones has my vote and my interest. Just great fun!
February 4, 2023
Eventhough I missed the funny chapter titles from the first book, this one had an overall better story for me.
Either Clayton is a genious or crazy... I'm probably crazy and he is a genious, because I loved it!
Either Clayton is a genious or crazy... I'm probably crazy and he is a genious, because I loved it!
May 3, 2021
Grets Balls
Fantasy and comical genius at its finest, absolutley cracking series, Snyder uses classic book and music phrases to intertwine into his story that will have you splitting your sides with laughter, superb characters and plot, if your looking for a fun, chaotic magic and gore filled read, I highly recommend...😁💙
Fantasy and comical genius at its finest, absolutley cracking series, Snyder uses classic book and music phrases to intertwine into his story that will have you splitting your sides with laughter, superb characters and plot, if your looking for a fun, chaotic magic and gore filled read, I highly recommend...😁💙
September 10, 2021
I should reread this some time. I’m working my way back from a watch-movies-instead slump, so I had some trouble following all the moving parts and person-as-a-facet-of-godhood stuff. In spite of that the writing is very good, the stories in the story are great and it carries you along. [A a little like even the worst of Heinlein does.]
March 21, 2023
Bizarre
I love how hilariously weird the world and characters are. I'm still not a fan of some of the side stories—the tonal shift and questionable relevance doesn't quite work for me.
I look forward to reading more from Clayton.
I love how hilariously weird the world and characters are. I'm still not a fan of some of the side stories—the tonal shift and questionable relevance doesn't quite work for me.
I look forward to reading more from Clayton.
November 4, 2020
Uckinfay hilarious
This is hitsfay I never knew I needed. Loved the authors notes and laissez faire attitude to wards story writing.
This is hitsfay I never knew I needed. Loved the authors notes and laissez faire attitude to wards story writing.
December 25, 2020
Sequel to River of Thieves, with more obvious pop culture references. Overall more of a caricature than the first book. My favorite parts were the half-digression stories interspersed throughout.
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