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“The plot’s surprising twists and turns will wow fantasy fans.” -- Publishers Weekly

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Publishers Weekly

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"Matthews delivers visceral descriptions of battle, the cut and thrust of gladius and pila, the shouldering of shields, the smell of blood and fear – and weaving through this, the delicate nets of magical constructs that can still snap, inflame or explode." -- The Fantasy Hive

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The Fantasy Hive

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"This is fantasy at its finest." -- Grimdark Magazine

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Grimdark Magazine

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“Refreshingly original” -- SFX Magazine

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SFX

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"Matthews delivers on the bigger picture stakes" -- British Fantasy Society

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British Fantasy Society

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"It's exciting at every turn with a wonderfully spun plot that keeps you guessing the entire time." -- FanFi Addict

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Fanfiaddict

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"A cracking read that will burn the candle in the night." -- Aurealis

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Aurealis

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"Older teens and adults will enjoy the novel’s political intrigue and struggle to survive, which are reminiscent of George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones or a slightly less fantastical version of Jim Butcher’s Codex Alera series." -- Library Journal

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The Library Journal

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"A magnificent, thoughtful, highly readable account, full of political intrigue and dripping with potent, dark atmosphere. This is a must read for fantasy fans who enjoy political machinations." -- Bookworm Blues

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Bookworm Blues

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“It has all the elements you expect from fantasy: magic, battles, power-struggles and impossible odds keeping you gripped.” -- A Rambling Reviewer

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A Rambling Reviewer

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“It’s been a long time since a book made me swear out loud in horror... This is a story about politics, faith, betrayal and the loss of innocence, and I for one will be eagerly looking forward to a sequel.” -- Set the Tape

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Set the Tape