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A review by nclcaitlin
The Thousand Deaths of Ardor Benn by Tyler Whitesides
4.0
Better than Mistborn?!
Ardor Benn, ruse artist extraordinaire is to pull off his biggest trick yet: stealing the Kings regalia.
Alongside his long-term partner Raek - genius at figuring out weights, trajectories, detonations; and new recruit Quarrah, their thief; the trio devise a masterful plan to place them in high society to pull off the hardest heist yet.
The magic system is extremely cool - think Mistborn, but with dragon dung and a mixing process and detonations.
There’s also a rich history, religions, Moonsickness which is incurable and mortal, and a new doctrine which would cause chaos playing the background.
This book was very funny. An easy humour that makes the characters engaging and distinct.
"I had one, growing up," said Quarrah.
"A large bag?"
She rolled her eyes. "A pet cat. My mother got it for me when my father died."
"A fairly suitable replacement, I imagine."
The pacing was incredible. It seemed like the climax was at the half way mark, but somehow it just kept going, keeping you on your toes and becoming even more intense.
The actual heist was creatively thought out and I had so much fun leading up to its execution.
Beside him, Quarrah sighed sharply, and Ard caught her rolling her eyes. "The world is ending, and you two find a way to compare it to a doughnut."
"I always told Ard too many pastries would kill him," Raek replied solemnly.
I can’t get over the dialogue and the great characters and partnerships!
Definitely an underrated series that’s just so fun! Suitable for young adults and adults alike! Or even advanced pre-teen readers!
Ardor Benn, ruse artist extraordinaire is to pull off his biggest trick yet: stealing the Kings regalia.
Alongside his long-term partner Raek - genius at figuring out weights, trajectories, detonations; and new recruit Quarrah, their thief; the trio devise a masterful plan to place them in high society to pull off the hardest heist yet.
The magic system is extremely cool - think Mistborn, but with dragon dung and a mixing process and detonations.
There’s also a rich history, religions, Moonsickness which is incurable and mortal, and a new doctrine which would cause chaos playing the background.
This book was very funny. An easy humour that makes the characters engaging and distinct.
"I had one, growing up," said Quarrah.
"A large bag?"
She rolled her eyes. "A pet cat. My mother got it for me when my father died."
"A fairly suitable replacement, I imagine."
The pacing was incredible. It seemed like the climax was at the half way mark, but somehow it just kept going, keeping you on your toes and becoming even more intense.
The actual heist was creatively thought out and I had so much fun leading up to its execution.
Beside him, Quarrah sighed sharply, and Ard caught her rolling her eyes. "The world is ending, and you two find a way to compare it to a doughnut."
"I always told Ard too many pastries would kill him," Raek replied solemnly.
I can’t get over the dialogue and the great characters and partnerships!
Definitely an underrated series that’s just so fun! Suitable for young adults and adults alike! Or even advanced pre-teen readers!