Title: Spellslinger (Spellslinger, #1)
Author: Sebastien de Castell
Pages: 416
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Release date: 4th May 2017
Blurb from Goodreads:
MAGIC IS A CON GAME.
Kellen is moments away from facing his first mage's duel and the start of four trials that will make him a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is gone.
As his sixteenth birthday approaches, Kellen falls back on his cunning in a bid to avoid total disgrace. But when a daring stranger arrives in town, she challenges Kellen to take a different path.
Ferius Parfax is one of the mysterious Argosi—a traveller who lives by her wits and the three decks of cards she carries. She's difficult and unpredictable, but she may be Kellen's only hope…
Kellen is moments away from facing his first mage's duel and the start of four trials that will make him a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is gone.
As his sixteenth birthday approaches, Kellen falls back on his cunning in a bid to avoid total disgrace. But when a daring stranger arrives in town, she challenges Kellen to take a different path.
Ferius Parfax is one of the mysterious Argosi—a traveller who lives by her wits and the three decks of cards she carries. She's difficult and unpredictable, but she may be Kellen's only hope…
My Review:
*I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Bonnier Zaffre and NetGalley*
Kellen must pass four trials to become a spellcaster. There's only one problem - his magic is so weak that there is little chance he will spark any of the bands on his arm before his sixteenth birthday.
Then Kellen meets Ferius Parfax, a strange traveller who challenges Kellen, and they form an unlikely friendship.
Will Kellen pass the four trials?
Is Ferius a spy like people suspect? Or is she simply a traveller passing through?
Spellslinger was an intriguing read.
The idea of having to unlock bands on your arm before you can perform certain kinds of magic was interesting.
Kellen was a good character - I liked him, and felt sorry for him. I could understand why he was so desperate to pass the trials.
I liked Ferius as well. She was tough and I wanted to find out more about her.
The plot was interesting and didn't go where I was expecting it to.
The writing style was easy to follow but didn't grip me.
I love the cover and how it's like one of Ferius's cards.
I am slightly disappointed that I didn't enjoy Spellslinger as much as I thought I would.
Overall this was an enjoyable read.
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