Here's the plot:
The hotly anticipated sequel to The Silverblood Promise continues the incredible new epic fantasy series perfect for fans of Scott Lynch.
Winter
has come early to Korslakov, City of Spires, and Lukan Gardova has
arrived with it. Most visitors to this famous city of artifice seek
technological marvels, or alchemical ingenuity. Lukan only desires the
unknown legacy his father has left for him, in the vaults of the
Blackfire Bank.
But when Lukan's key to the vault is stolen by a
mysterious thief known as the Rook, he and his friends race to win it
back—and find themselves trapped in a web of murder and deceit. In
desperation, Lukan requests the help of Lady Marni Volkova, scion to
Korslakov's most powerful family.
Yet Lady Marni has secrets of
her own. Worse, she has plans for Lukan and his friends. Plans that
involve a journey into Korslakov's dark past, in search of a long-lost
alchemical formula that could prove to be the city's greatest discovery .
. . or its destruction.
"A fast-paced carnival of setbacks and
skullduggery that reminds me of... me! Charming from the first twist to
the last."—Scott Lynch on The Silverblood Promise
At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
I got the eARC from Netgalley.
Here's my review:
The first thing that I liked, was the fact that it had an update on what went on in The Silverblood Promise. It was a good refresher before the start of the story.
The story starts off basically where book 1, The Silverblood Promise left off. We see our 3 main characters, Lukan, Ashra & Flea on their way to their next adventure. And, what an adventure they had. There was a lot of action. We got to meet some new people, which also became new friends for our trio.
A lot has happened in this book. And, there were a few surprises along the way. A great climax was had, as well as a satisfying ending.
Now, that ending...bloody hells! That was a surprise. The worst of it all was that it ended with a little bit of a cliffhanger. Man, I dislike those.
I will definitely have to read the next book in this series to see what happens next.
It's an excellent read. I'm sure those who read it will think so too.
It has a great cover too. Read this book, if you've read The Silverblood Promise.
