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J.T. Greathouse

Review: The Hand of the Sun King (Pact and Pattern #1) by J.T Greathouse

August 13, 2021 by Mada Leave a Comment

The story takes on an older Wen Alder/Foolish Cur, reflecting on his past. He wants to learn magic without the limitations of his Nayani heritage and the Siennese disdain for magic. His grandmother is a central character that wants him to revolt against the Empire. While his mother doesn’t want that. I shall call him Foolish Cur because that is an apt name for many of the decisions he makes in the book’s course, which aren’t significant. He is competent, yes, but he’s also misguided at the same time. Foolish Cur wants his way, a third way where he’s free from all the burdens that are placed by his background. He’s torn between two heritages, and that’s what eats at the core of his soul in this book. How can one man break away from this? On the one hand, the Siennese torture and kill those who practice magic and yet make use of it in battle. On the other, the Siennese recently conquered the Nayani, and they have been rebelling against them. Foolish Cur could have been a double agent, which he tries too, but fails at it miserably. This entire book is about a young man trying to discover who he is and what he wants. 

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Gollancz, J.T. Greathouse

Author Chat – J.T. Greathouse

August 11, 2021 by David W Leave a Comment

Join David as he chats with author J.T. Greathouse about his debut novel, The Hand of the Sun King (Pact & Pattern #1), from Gollancz.

Filed Under: Book Tube Tagged With: Fantasy Debut, Gollancz, J.T. Greathouse, Pact & Pattern, The Hand of the Sun King

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