Hi Ffrind,
Tempests and Slaughter is the new series by Tamora Pierce, the book is already out in the states, but it is published in the UK on 20th September 2018. I have not read any of Tamora previous books, but I loved the sound of a fantasy book in a school setting.
Arram Draper is the youngest Mage in his class at the Imperial University of Carthak, he is on a journey to become the most powerful Mage the realm has even known. Arram has unlimited potential with his gift, but with his potential does have a habit of attracting danger. Arram has two friends, also younger than the rest of the class. Varice is incredible clever but over looked due to the area of magic she wants to study. Ozorne is the left over prince, 8th in line to the throne, although he says he just wants to be a mage he has secret ambitions.
As Arram grows into his gift, Arram will have to decide what he will want to do after his education finishes, and what will this mean to his friendship with Varice and Ozorne.
I loved to book from the beginning, I found the world intriguing and the education of the Arram fascinating. I would love to go to Imperial University of Carthak and be taught how to be a Mage.
As I havent read any of Tamora previous books I loved learning about the world as Arram is learning, you don’t feel like you are missing out by not reading the other books.
Arram is a great character, but the character that sold the show was Preet. She is a bird left in the care of Arram, so much personality for an animal that can not speak. I am not a bird person but I am a Preet person. Another honourable mention is to Enzi the crocodile God.
Tamora Pierce has created such a magical world, once I found out her other books are sent in the same world, I knew I will need to read them, but I am sadly going to have to wait till I get my TBR pile down, before I add another 20+ books.
I give Tempests and Slaughter 5 out of 5.
Thank you to Harper Voyager for sending me an ARC of Tempests and Slaughter for a fair and honest review.
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Nice- I actually hopped here from Twitter – I think I have this on my TBR down somewhere, and I am wondering if I should read this now…Great review!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! This book definitely has one of the most beautiful covers. I’ll totally be giving it a chance at some point 😊
I’m really looking forward to reading this one. I’ve got the signed edition preordered from Waterstones as I just couldn’t resist! 😊