Pathfinder tales. L'isola del traditore

Previously Published at TheQwillery.com Tim Pratt knows how to write a fun fantasy. Liar's Island was just what I needed after reading a stinker. It's light and refreshing, like a palette cleanser for my soul and a reminder of why I love fantasy. It has great characters, an interesting story and a gr Leggi tutto

This is a book in the Pathfinder Tales series. It features Rodrick (a con-man) and his magical, intelligent sword made of ice, Hrym. The story centers around the pair’s travels to the island nation of Jalmaray, where they become embroiled in some serious politics between a cult of a goddess of destr Leggi tutto

Rodrick and his magical sword, Hrym, have been making a living through thievery and tricks for a long time, but they’re about to face their biggest challenge yet when they arrive on the island of Jalmeray. The ruler there wants to buy Hrym as a gift for a friend, but the chief advisor has darker pla Leggi tutto

The earliest fantasy fiction was essentially a roguish person (often with a foil, the character type, not sword) who wandered around the fantasy world getting into trouble usually doing something nefarious. Conan, Elak of Atlantis, The Grey Mouser, Jirel of Joiry, etc. Unfortunately the popularity o Leggi tutto

I loved this sequel. The first story was great. I love the idea of a thief and his greedy blade, who just so happen to be roped into situations where the best choice is sometimes to be the hero, whether they want to or not. It's not grimdark or gritty but it is pure fun. I am eager to read the third Leggi tutto

Pretty good book, but I thought the curse of Hrym was glossed over and entirely too easily dismissed. Everything just seemed so coincidental in this book that it took some enjoyment out of it.

entertaining fantasy fare with jungles, genies and sultans. The ending was a bit hurried, but the characters are well fleshed out and easy to follow in them falling from one problem into the next.

This book was a big surprise for me. I love the character and the story flows really well throughout the book. Plus who doesn’t love a talking magical sword!