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Duplicity of Power is the second of S. Lynn Helton's books centered on the character of Namid that I've read. As with the first, Trial Run, I was not disappointed. Namid is a well-developed character with a complicated past that she doesn't like to share. She's content to be considered an orphan who has risen to a privileged position in an organization of thieves. As the novel begins, Namid appears to be in a comfortable and trusted position among the Shadowers.
A chance encounter puts her in to ...more
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Personally, there are two things that I am wary of in fantasy books: One, stories that are difficult to follow, and second, over-the-top language, especially early in the book when readers haven't had good impressions or attachments to the plot or characters.
That is why I like this book. The story follows a female protagonist who is thrown into a quest. The plot weaves easily when it introduces the characters. The world setting unveils layer by layer, and with everything new, explanations are gi ...more
That is why I like this book. The story follows a female protagonist who is thrown into a quest. The plot weaves easily when it introduces the characters. The world setting unveils layer by layer, and with everything new, explanations are gi ...more
Fans of Tolkien or 1980s-era role playing games will likely enjoy this. My tolerance for worldbuilding is lower than most, but if you’re a devoted fantasy reader, this is something you accept going in. The story begins with a rogue named Namid perhaps acting against her best interests and aiding a stranger. From there, Namid is drawn into an adventure, as the fantasy realm is explored with duels, unique magic, and appearances from this canon’s gods. The writer’s careful to give the leads distinc
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Through a raft of hinted-at struggles, Namid, the magical heroine has fought her way up to a position of power in her city. Her skillful use of the power suggests a complicated upbringing, beautiful she’s become settled in her role in the city — till a killer mist absorbs her home and she barely escapes with her life. Namid, along with a young, arrogant noble she rescued and a former colleague, set out on a venture — ostensibly to help the noble find the second half of a mystical sword, but real
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Aug 22, 2023
Louise Lacaille
marked it as to-read
