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I think that this book together with "Taltos" are the best parts of the "Vlad Taltos" series. Why? This book is set in Adrilankha and it focuses on Vlad and his relationship with the Dragaerans in general and with Morrolan, Aliera, Kiera and Kragar in particular. I just love this, the way his friendship with these Dragaerans boggles Vlad's mind, he hates all Dragaerans after all. But Verra forbid someone hurts Morrolan or Aliera. At least Vlad's friendship with Aliera is explained. I'm still cur
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This was a fun read, a mystery/caper fantasy story about an assassin who accepts a challenging job that turns out to be even more dangerous and consequential than he expects.
I enjoyed the lighthearted tone of the narrative, and I liked Vlad's first-person account. He's a little incongruous as an assassin who goes weak at the knees at the thought of being targeted himself, even though death is not often permanent in this universe.
I liked the magical system pretty well, and there is a lot of magic ...more
I enjoyed the lighthearted tone of the narrative, and I liked Vlad's first-person account. He's a little incongruous as an assassin who goes weak at the knees at the thought of being targeted himself, even though death is not often permanent in this universe.
I liked the magical system pretty well, and there is a lot of magic ...more
A fun fantasy book that is light-hearted and easy to read. It has some interesting ideas and was entertaining. It's not super deep--which can be a positive or negative. The dialogue errs on the side of snarky sarcasm which annoyed me. But overall, a good book. Looking forward to reading more in the series.
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A fun and clever book about assassination. Very detailed world-building.
Vlad is a witch, assassin, sorcerer, mafia boss in the alien Dragaeran empire. Combine that with a fast paced story and you have a great book.
Apr 24, 2008
Rhiannon
marked it as to-read-sooner
Oct 29, 2008
Beverly
marked it as to-read
Sep 19, 2015
Steven
marked it as to-read
