Lynch hasn’t merely imagined a far-off world, he’s created it, put it all down on paper—the smells, the sounds, the people, the feel of the place. The novel is a virtuoso performance, and sf/fantasy fans will gobble it up.”—Booklist(starred review)

Psycho for Hire: The Falconer is a mercenary Bondsmage, but he really enjoys his work when "his work" means hurting people. In any event, I found it to be a rewarding read, well written, and entertaining. I'd recommend any fantasy fan to give it a try.Collector of the Strange: One of the proudest claims of the Last Mistake is that it has secured a memento of every ship that has foundered within sight of Camorr over a period of seventy years. The walls are covered in "a bewildering variety of souvenirs, each one telling a visual tale that ended with the phrase 'not quite good enough.'" such as broken bits of ships, split helmets, and a suit of armor with a square hole punched into it by a crossbow bolt.

Exact Words: The contrarequiella salute - "We dedicate this death to [...]" - with the narration mentioning that "this death" could equally refer to that of the shark or the contrarequiella. Or, in the case of Barsavi, that of him and his sons.

because we think the gods are saving him up for a really big death. Something with knives and hot irons ..." Compton Crook Stephen Tall Memorial Award 2007". Science Fiction Awards Database . Retrieved March 18, 2023. Jasmer Moncraine for the murder of Baron Boulidazi, who was actually killed by Sabetha after he was fatally wounded by Jenora when he tried to rape her. Notably that this was not the plan originally and Boulidazi's death was going to appear to be an accident, burning to death in a fire. They only pin it on Moncraine after he skips town on the rest of the troupe with all the stolen profits from their performance and leaves the rest of them high and dry, instead of splitting it up amongst the troupe as was originally planned.

Two-Faced: Selendri. She was horribly alchemically burned over half her entire body in an assassination attempt on Requin. I wanted to read it for ages but never had the time and now that I did my monthly blog meme I have no other choice than to go through with it – Which, truth be told, is awesome! *lol*This time, however, they have targeted the grandest prize of all: the Sinspire, the most exclusive and heavily guarded gambling house in the world. Its nine floors attract the wealthiest clientele—and to rise to the top, one must impress with good credit, amusing behavior…and excruciatingly impeccable play. For there is one cardinal rule, enforced by Requin, the house’s cold-blooded master: it is death to cheat at any game at the Sinspire. In the second book, Requin has Scary Shiny Glasses that are orange, and wears gloves because he injured his hands saving the life of a woman he loves, much like Gendo Ikari. Chains: It’s my divine duty to see that the blue bloods with their pretty titles get a little bit of what life hands the rest of us as a matter of routine — a nice, sharp jab in the ass every now and again. Capa Barsavi. Before being the ruthless ruler of the Camorr underworld, he was a professor at the world-famous Therin Collegium. He taught rhetoric. Battle Butler: Conte, the Salvaras' manservant, is an old soldier and very proficient knife expert.

i liked the arc, but would have liked it more if lynch hadn't been messing with it the entire time.From the first threat to use someone's balls as fish bait to the last attempt to drown someone in horse piss, I absolutely adored this book. It is absolutely everything it should be, and then some. Emphasis on the and then some because it completely defied my expectations on many levels, both genre-wise and quality wise. W]hen you find yourself face to face with one [Bondsmage], you bow and scrape and mind your 'sirs' and 'madams.'" Dye or Die: In The Republic of Thieves, we find out what the Jeremites do to redheaded girls. It's bad enough that even the Thiefmaker is appalled by it… and makes darn sure that Sabetha always dyes and covers her red hair. Warner Bros. bought the film rights soon after the book's release in 2006. The brothers Kevin and Dan Hageman were to write the screenplay, with Michael De Luca and Julie Yorn to produce. [4] However, the film rights lapsed in April 2010. [5] Awards and nominations [ edit ] Unholy Matrimony: The ruthless gangsters Requin and Selendri are deeply devoted to each other. Their romance has continued even after Selendri was gruesomely disfigured.