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The Silverblood Promise (The Last Legacy, #1)

by James Logan (Goodreads Author)

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Kevin said: " The Silverblood Promise is the epic fantasy debut novel of James Logan about one young man’s search for redemption in a city of merchants, murderers and monsters. Lukan Gardova is the disgraced and bitter heir of a deteriorated noble house just getti The Silverblood Promise is the epic fantasy debut novel of James Logan about one young man’s search for redemption in a city of merchants, murderers and monsters. Lukan Gardova is the disgraced and bitter heir of a deteriorated noble house just getting through his days drinking and gambling when he learns of his estranged father’s murder. Having lost his chance to reconcile, he is just left with the three words his father wrote as he was dying—Lukan’s name, a distant city, and an unknown word no one seems to recognize. This brings him to Saphrona where he is drawn into a vast conspiracy that will bring the city to destruction as he searching for answers.

This book is a promising start to a series and a delightfully enjoyable read. It is a fast-paced romp through a gritty city where Lukan encounters pickpockets and thieves, merchant princes, corrupt officials and priests, and forgotten magic. He blunders into a dark conspiracy with no choice but to plot and scheme right along with the conspirators. It did remind me of The Lies of Locke Lamora with a little bit of Indiana Jones thrown in. While not quite as sophisticated as its contemporaries, it is a competent debut that is entirely entertaining throughout. Made up of a series of somewhat convenient events leading one to another, it is unrelenting in its twists and reveals (both predictable and not) that deliver on the action, intrigue, and excitement.

Lukan has a dry personality and a sarcastic sense of humor that he uses as weapon and defense to cut his opponents. He doesn’t know when to shut up and can’t help but drink his problems away and mock everyone he encounters. But under all that bluster is a man still reeling from the consequences of his life choices and grasping at the chance to redeem his estranged relationship with his late father. Alongside him is Flea, a street urchin girl who latches onto him who is strikingly competent, funny and badass child that can give Lukan a run for his money. Their dynamic and relationship offers up a lot of heart and not at all dissimilar to Mistborn’s Kelsier & Vin (just with a more questionable degree of competence). Rounding out the trio is Ashra, who enters late into the book so she doesn’t quite have as much presence yet. But I do look forward to what this trio has to offer in future installments.

The Silverblood Promise is a fun romp through a dark gritty city with a charismatic lead duo.

*Thank you to Tor Books for the eARC via NetGalley. ...more "

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