On the Horizon – the silverblood promise (James Logan)

Ahoy there me mateys!  I received this fantasy eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  So here be me honest musings . . . .

Title: the silverblood promise
Author: James Logan
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Publication Date: TODAY!!! (paperback / e-book)
ISBN: 978-1250345813
Source: NetGalley

I absolutely adored this book!  It kinda reminds me of Locke Lamora while completely standing on its own.  Which was funny because of this blurb:

‘A fast-paced carnival of setbacks and skullduggery that reminds me of…me! Charming from the first twist to the last’

—Scott Lynch, bestselling author of The Lies of Locke Lamora

I loved the characters, setting, plot, and ending.  The primary focus of the novel is on Lukan Gardova.  He was estranged from his father because of a duel that ended his academy career.  So Lukan becomes a wandering layabout that makes money as a cardsharp.  Life is changed when he is informed that his father has been murdered and the noble title is his.  Lukan is determined to solve his father’s murder.

This takes Lukan to the city of Saphrona where the search for answers gets him in trouble at every turn.  While I enjoyed all aspects of the novel, the best part is the found family.  Let’s just say that I adore the street urchin and everything about her.  The other favorite of mine I can’t discuss because of spoilers but I am so excited for her in the next book.  I also loved the majority of the side characters too.  The magic in the world is lightly explored in this book but I hope to see more of it and get additional answers.

I think, ultimately, I read this in the perfect mood.  Aye, the tropes are here but scrambled in a way that delighted me.  Absurdity abounds but so does heart and humor.  I cannot wait for the next book!  Arrrr!

Goodreads has this to say about the novel:

Lukan Gardova is a cardsharp, academy dropout, and―thanks to a duel that ended badly―the disgraced heir to an ancient noble house. His days consist of cheap wine, rigged card games, and wondering how he might win back the life he threw away.

When Lukan discovers that his estranged father has been murdered in strange circumstances, he finds fresh purpose. Deprived of his chance to make amends for his mistakes, he vows to unravel the mystery behind his father’s death.

His search for answers leads him to Saphrona, fabled city of merchant princes, where anything can be bought if one has the coin. Lukan only seeks the truth, but instead he finds danger and secrets in every shadow.

For in Saphrona, everything has a price―and the price of truth is the deadliest of all.

To visit the author’s website go to:
James Logan – Author

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the silverblood promise – Book 1

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