7/6/2023 0 Comments Seven blades of blackSal is known throughout these parts as a quick-witted gunslinger who rides a giant bird, carries a thunderous sentient hand cannon, and wields a sword named Jeff. At the center of it all is our protagonist, a feisty mage by the name of Sal the Cacophony. The main setting of the novel is an area of the world called the Scar, a continent that has been torn apart by a brutal war against the Empire and the Revolution since time immemorial. That said, it is also a heavy clunker of a book and there’s a lot going on, resulting in plenty of highs but also many lows when it comes to the story’s pacing and interest. Seven Blades in Black is rollicking action-packed epic fantasy full of spellbinding magic, tantalizing intrigue, and bloody violent battles-in other words, pretty much everything an avid reader of the genre could ask for. I don’t think I enjoyed this one as most others, but honestly, I believe it had more to do with my mindset going in than anything to do with the book. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own. I received a review copy from the publisher. Book Review: Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes
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