Traitor's Blade

from tenaciousreader

Traitor's Blade is a comically adventurous journey of survival and persistence. With sword fights! There is lots of steel on steel action, along with a few bows and axes. I honestly can't think of much of anyone I would not recommend this one to. Unless they don't like swords? Or fun? Not sure. S...

from Twink

Now, I must admit - Sebastien de Castell's debut novel Traitor's Blade is not my normal fare. But right up front, I want to say that I am so glad I picked it up! Why? Well....let's see.... A trio of swashbuckling Greatcoats, led by Falcio val Mond. Once revered throughout the land they are now re...

from Faith_Murri

"The world isn't a romantic stage play; it's not all love or glory." The Writing and Worldbuilding This was a fun, wish-fulfillment fantasy, with altogether too many swordfights but just the right amount of Brasti. The writing itself was probably the best part, though the plot was a bit too repet...

from nhlsecord

This story has interesting characters with good quippage. There are detailed and interesting explanations of various blade and arrow weapons with some martial arts as well. The world is nicely set up, rather dark, but there is a feeling that things will improve with the help of these people. I ho...

from Faith_Murri

"The world isn't a romantic stage play; it's not all love or glory." The Writing and Worldbuilding This was a fun, wish-fulfillment fantasy, with altogether too many swordfights but just the right amount of Brasti. The writing itself was probably the best part, though the plot was a bit too repet...