The Magic of Lucernis – Learning more about this mysterious city

[Justine]

As with the first week of our read-along, we're introduced to several more locations in the sprawling city of Lucernis, including the seaside villas, Markgie's Rest, Havelock Prison (eww), and The Rookery. However, in addition to the different districts, this time there's a little bit o' magic infused.

The City of the Dead and the Necropolis
There are some strange ongoings in these places. From despondent gargoyles to hallucinogenic wines, not everything is what it seems.

Bath's Temple
Has a whole *holds up her sonic screwdriver* "it's much bigger on the inside" vibe.

– Are there any particular places that have caught your attention, or you believe will play a larger role in the future? (Those that have read the book in its entirety, don't spoil anything!)
– Are you finding you need *more* of these locations? Or is the author giving you just enough to keep you sated?

[Peyton]

Just the City of the Dead. I found this location very interesting and hope it plays a larger part in the rest of the story.

[Jason]

I was seriously intrigued by the City of The Dead (and it's rules). Like what's that thing that protects it and turns people into scary statues? And how much would it freak you out to recognize someone you know who was turned into a statue?

The temple was also intriguing. Not just the whole Tardis interior is bigger than the outer phone booth thing, but the acolyte with his mouth sewn shut who could talk. That was a bit creepy.

There's a lot about the city I want to know more about. I'm curious about the prison for some reason. I have a suspicion we haven't seen the last of it. I also want to know more about Holgren's home and what's inside it.

[William]

I love fantasy worlds where there's a suitable respectability to the divine, and Bath's temple definitely felt weighty. I like the idea of the temple to the god of secrets acting as a sort of safety deposit box.