Synopsis
Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and―thanks to a duel that ended badly―the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His days consist of cheap wine, rigged card games, and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.
When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father’s death.
His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow.
For in Saphrona, everything has a price―and the price of truth is the deadliest of all.
Review
“You have to stand up for yourself, you understand? You can’t let someone have their way just because they were born into wealth and privilege. That doesn’t make them better than you.”
The Silverblood Promise by James Logan did not disappoint. This has been a highly anticipated novel and I was ecstatic about the mystery adventure that kept unfolding with every turn of the page.
Logan has created such strong personalities that are unique to each character and the relationships were a highlight. Lukan – our charming rogue who is trying to solve his father’s murder – is thrust into constant harm. Handy in a fight and loose with his lips, Logan had me rooting for him every step of the way. Flea was a favourite. A young pickpocket who introduces herself to Lukan and tests him with her foul-mouth and tongue-in-cheek arrogance. There are other standout characters throughout that everyone will enjoy.
This novel was grounded but filled with such great detail in its world building. Logan describes areas like markets and inns brilliantly that makes you feel a part of the hustle and bust. The different cultures and beliefs show us the vast landscape but it’s the lore that slowly unravels that is a substantial positive. The magic system is subtle but a puzzle to be solved and the way that Logan handled the heists with the magic had this become a blockbuster novel.
The plot itself reeks of a familiar heist however this unravels into something so much more. The more I uncovered, the more I wanted to keep reading and this really set the bar for debut fantasy. I’m so invested in this series and cannot wait for the rest of the series.
The Silverblood Promise is a tale of mystery and relationships that I devoured. This is a series to watch and Logan should be on everyone’s radar.
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