LoveReading Says
A fabulously wild ride of a fantasy novel, which also feels beautifully inclusive, and so it has been chosen as one of my Liz Picks of the Month. Mythical creatures are appearing in Bezim, magic is on the rise alongside thoughts of revolution. This is the second in the Burnished City Trilogy by Davinia Evans, which began with her debut Notorious Sorcerer. Do start at the beginning, this is a wonderfully intricate and fully formed world of magic and the novels deserve to be read in order. There is so much to be discovered, from an immersive fantasy world of different planes, through to alchemy, sword play, and adventure, and then there are the incredibly thoughtful elements detailing societal issues that create balance within the story. Three main characters appear, the different strands run alongside and link in with each other, creating space to grow into and understand the different factors affecting Bezim. It meant I was always on alert and and yet felt at home in the structure of this world. I loved how the characters grew and changed as they met each challenge, each one is known to me. The plot sizzles and the ending left me full of anticipation for the last in the trilogy. As entertaining as it is stimulating, Shadow Baron is a fabulously action-packed read.
Liz Robinson
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Shadow Baron Synopsis
Siyon Velo might be acknowledged as the Alchemist. He may have even stabilized the planes and stopped Bezim from ever shaking into the sea again. But that doesn't mean he has any idea what's he doing-and it won't be long before everyone knows it.
Then mythical creatures once confined to operas and myths are spotted around Bezim. A djinn invades one of Zagiri's garden parties, and whispers of a naga slithering through the Flower District are all Anahid hears at the card table.
Magic is waking up in the Mundane. It's up to Siyon to figure out a way to stop it, or everything he's worked hard to save will come crashing down.
About This Edition
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9780356518695 |
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16th November 2023 |
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Davinia Evans |
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Orbit an imprint of Little, Brown Book Group |
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Paperback |
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464 pages |
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Burnished City Trilogy |
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Fantasy
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Davinia Evans Press Reviews
Notorious Sorcerer has everything I want in a fantasy novel: a picaresque hero to make my heart sing, a refreshingly new kind of magic, and a waggish sense of humour. If you like a healthy dollop of rollicking fun with your epic fantasy, this is the book for you. -- Megan Bannen, author of THE UNDERTAKING OF HART & MERCY
Notorious Sorcerer is a real delight, with compelling characters and wonderful worldbuilding that sucks the reader in and keeps them engaged from beginning to end -- Mike Brooks, author of THE BLACK COAST
A brilliant alchemical recipe! Notorious Sorcerer is a delicious melange of my favourite things, remixing historical magic with class consciousness. I couldn't put it down -- Olivia Atwater, author of HALF A SOUL
From the razor-sharp social climbing to the glimmering alchemist's library to the hidden realms beneath it all, I loved getting lost in this dazzling debut -- S. A. Chakraborty, author of THE CITY OF BRASS
A delightful and fast-paced ride full of flashy swordplay, high society, and thrilling magic. Reading Notorious Sorcerer made me feel like I was ten years old again and discovering adventure fantasy for the first time. Sheer, glorious fun -- Freya Marske, author of A MARVELLOUS LIGHT
Notorious Sorcerer feels like a dream you don't want to wake from, with beautiful and broken people chasing elusive magic along a knife's edge in a beautiful and broken city. I devoured it and want more! -- Melissa Caruso
Notorious Sorcerer is a firework of a fantasy novel: vibrant, explosive, deliciously dangerous and impossibly fun. A must-read debut -- Tasha Suri, author of THE JASMINE THRONE
Notorious Sorcerer's unique magic system adds to this delightful fantasy setting, leaving readers eagerly anticipating the next book in the Burnished City series -- BOOKLIST
