I also loved the ambiguity here between good and evil. Things are just complex enough to make it interesting without being overwhelming. The world building here is really nicely done, and Henry provides enough detail on the politics of the land, the magic users, and the fae to build a creative story. I have to say that I absolutely loved this one and was totally caught up in the story. I’ll admit that I don’t read much fantasy, but when I saw Lisa Henry had fantasy story coming out, I couldn’t resist giving it a try (also, look at that cover!).
But there may just be more to Kaz than meets the eye, and with enough strength and bravery, the men may find their way to a happy ending. With the Sabadines on one side and the Hidden Lord on the other, the men are in a seemingly out of options.
But if Min wants to save Harry’s life, there is no choice. He also finds himself truly growing to care about Kaz. While not usually a man with much of a conscience, as Min gets to know Kaz, he can hardly bear the idea of leaving him in the hands of the Sabadines. They will keep him in iron, preventing him from using his magic, and want him as a pawn for the king to use against the fae. Even if the group can manage to make it back to Amberwitch alive, Kaz faces his monstrous grandfather, who plans to wed Kaz off to his uncle. And on the other is the dreaded Sabadine family. On one side are the fae, who are hunting him down. It is clear that Kaz is in an impossible situation.
While Min is able to kidnap Kaz out of Anhaga, the fae follow, attempting to get him back. Each night the fae come hunting the town and everyone locks themselves up tight for fear of their attack. As much as Min doesn’t want to get tangled up with the Sabadines, Harry has only two weeks until the curse kills him and so Min will do whatever he needs to bring Kaz home.Īnhaga is a dangerous village, as it is occupied by the Hidden Lord, the leader of the fae. If Min wants the curse on Harry lifted, he must find a way to retrieve Kaz in exchange. Kazimir was due to return to Amberwich years ago, but the hedgewitch who was training him has not sent him home. That means agreeing to track down one of the Sabadine grandchildren, a Gifted apprentice living in the city of Anhaga. When Harry gets caught in the bed of one of the wealthy Sabadines and finds himself given a death curse, Min will do anything to help him. But he does have a soft spot for his adopted nephew, Harry. Min doesn’t care about too many people, particularly the wealthy of Amberwich and the Gifted magic users. Aramin “Min” Decourcey is an unrepentant thief who does what he needs to stay alive.
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