I gave it a pass, and even four stars and a place in my Best of the Year list (though barely), because it was adventurous and exciting and everyone gets to make one or two mistakes. The first volume's big faults were worldbuilding lifted largely from real-world cultures (though with some alterations), and helping the plot along with several big coincidences at the end. I may just have been in the wrong mood for this, or it may just not be my kind of book. I can hardly wait for it and also intend to read ‘Map’s Edge’, currently waiting on my Kindle. The novel ends with a preview of Book 3, ‘Sorcerer’s Edge’. Some scenes were quite strong in terms of horror and violence. Within its pages are battles, duels, magic both light and dark, betrayals and alliances and of course the secrets long held in the floating citadel. Some of the language was a bit modern for my taste, like the use of ‘Dad’, though this was a minor issue. I felt that David Hair’s world-building was excellent and found myself quickly drawn into the narrative. No further details to avoid spoilers for both books. They are shocked to learn that they're not alone in the world and definitely hostile to Raythe and his people. More unexpectedly they encounter the Tangato, the remnants of the people who had served the Aldar. This citadel floats above the land upon a mountain peak tethered to the ground by giant chains. They discover Rath Argentium, the legendary city of the long-vanished Aldar. They are not only seeking freedom but wealth in the form of a rare mineral called istariol. This was very helpful and I wish more writers of fantasy novels told over two or three volumes would instigate a similar protocol.įleeing imperial oppression, healer/sorcerer Raythe Vyre has led a ragtag group of refugees into the frozen wastes of the North. This introduced the world of Shamaya, aspects of its history, peoples, magical systems, and a finally a summary of events in ‘Map’s Edge’. Although I hadn’t read Book 1, ‘Map’s Edge’, I had no difficulty as the author began the novel with a section titled ‘What Went Before’. It is Book 2 in The Tethered Citadel trilogy.
I had previously read and enjoyed the Olympus Trilogy written by Hair with Cath Mayo so was very pleased to read this epic fantasy. This introduced the world of Shamaya, aspects of its history, people My thanks to Quercus Books Jo Fletcher Books for an invitation to review via NetGalley ‘World’s Edge’ by David Hair.
My thanks to Quercus Books Jo Fletcher Books for an invitation to review via NetGalley ‘World’s Edge’ by David Hair.
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