At the end of her bestselling Coldfire Trilogy, C.S. Friedman challenged readers to imagine what a world would be like if sorcery required the ultimate sacrifice–that of life itself. Now, in a groundbreaking new fantasy novel, FEAST OF SOULS, she introduces us to a terrifying new world in which the cost of magic is just that–a world in which the fuel for sorcery is the very fire of the human spirit, and those who hunger for magical power must pay for it with their lives. In this epic tale of terrifying shadows and desperate hope, the greatest threat of all may not be that of ancient enemies returned, or ancient wars resumed, but of the darkness that lies within the hearts of men.
My thoughts:
I love a good fantasy book and this was just that. I could not put it down.
I did want a map though, I always need a map in fantasy. But ok, on to the story. We meet a king and queen and one son is dying. Those who are the masters of magic in the world has been sent for (the Magisters). They know what's wrong, I am not gonna say it, but it was such a good twist. And I so want to talk about it as it's one big part of this book, and the whole series. But just know that..it's good.
We follow a few people as the story progress, and again I just can't tell you what they all are doing. There is Kamila, who wants to do more in life than the hard life of a poor woman without choices. She wants to be a Magister, but only men can become Magisters. Women lacks something and does not make it through the training. They become witches, but not all men can become Magisters either, so they are also witches. I did enjoy the magic system. But did I like her? Not really. Dunno why either. Sure she was cold, but her life had been hard.
There is Prince Andovan who is dying, I liked him. Colivar, a magister, he is a mystery, I liked him too. Queen Gwynofar, a princess from the North and of a people who guard the rest of the world against a dark evil. An evil that is said to return one day. All in all a great cast.
A great story, there is a quest of finding answers, a quest of becoming bigger than you are, and then the story takes a darker turn too. A turn that made me want to read the rest of this trilogy at once. It looks to be a great series indeed.
Conclusion:
What is the price of magic? What's too big to pay? That you will learn.
Series. The Magisters Trilogy #1
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 582
Published: 2008 by Orbit
Source Library
I don't read a lot of fantasy because I always want a map and family tree LOL. Seriously, every single time!
ReplyDeleteI am a map addict I tell you, map addict ;)
DeleteNo map..eep that is horrible. this sounds interesting, i only read a few high fantasies a year, but I add this to my list..since you teased us about the son..shame on you..LOL
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes I am evil ;D
DeleteMaps are so needed, at least for me cos I want to see the world
It seems I would like to try this one!
ReplyDeleteI heard her Coldfire trilogy has an evil ending, start with that one ;)
DeleteYou always make me want to give Fantasy a try! This book sounds really good.
ReplyDeleteYes yes you must read it
DeleteI always want a map and probably a family tree as well.
ReplyDeleteFamily trees I can live without, but those I want with historical fic tion
DeleteYou are right, Blodeuedd! I always need a map to navigate good old fantasy too! ;) Sounds like a very good book, glad you loved it!
ReplyDeleteMaps are a fantasy lover's best friend :)
DeleteThis is new author for me but this sounds intriguing. I should check this out.
ReplyDeletePlease do :D
DeleteOh this sounds like a good fantasy. Sounds like a really good quest. I'm going to have to check this author out!
ReplyDeleteYes you must :D
DeleteHa! I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one who would appreciate a map!!! This sounds like a stellar read!
ReplyDeleteMaps are essential! :D In all other books, no. But in fantasy, essential! :D
DeleteSounds interesting. :)
ReplyDeleteI do love good fantasy
DeleteSounds like a great series and cool cover too.
ReplyDeleteLook at that I forgot my cover thoughts, yet again
Deletehahaha I need maps and a family tree too. ^.^ I even had to create a map and family tree for my fantasy writings I've been doing.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a lot of fun! I'm glad you liked it so.
I always create maps when I write fantasy and yes I admit I love creating those maps, love love it :D
DeleteLove the review, and I think I will love this book as well. I am in the mood for a good fantasy.
ReplyDeleteThen this is the way to go :D Nothing cheers me up like a story I can get lost in
Delete;) Yes where is it
ReplyDeleteThis sounds good Blodeuedd, I'd like to read it.
ReplyDeleteI do hope you read it
DeleteI don't really like the cover... it's always difficult for me when it's like that lol. But it sounds like an amazing fantasy novel. It's a genre I don't read a lot I confess.
ReplyDeleteIt's just..very boring. Not that I liked the other covers that I saw of it either
DeleteOh, this is completely new to me. Really! How did I miss this one? Okay, sounds like one I need to add to the list. :D Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYes add away you must :D
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