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The rogue
546 pages
A tense, shadowy fantasy where magical institutions and gritty underworlds collide in a web of secrets and survival.
What it feels like
This Australian fantasy weaves a steady, suspenseful spell, immersing readers in a world where magical institutions and gritty underworlds collide. The mood is steeped in shadows and clandestine maneuvering, balancing the perilous thrill of rebellion with the creeping dread of assassination. As characters navigate reluctant alliances and search for missing persons, the narrative explores the heavy cost of hidden knowledge and the fierce protective bonds between mothers and sons. The prose remains accessible and sharply focused on the unfolding intrigue, guiding the reader through a labyrinth of secrets where the greatest threats often lurk within trusted walls. It is a perfect fit for readers who crave sprawling, politically charged fantasy laced with crime, mystery, and high-stakes magical power struggles.
- Mood
- tense
- shadowy
- perilous
- clandestine
- Tone
- suspenseful
- serious
- urgent
- secretive
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- hidden threats · the cost of knowledge · underworld power struggles · institutional betrayal · maternal protection
- The writing
- Accessible and plot-driven, focusing on political intrigue, magical discovery, and mounting suspense.
- The arc
- Moves from a tense search for hidden truths to a perilous confrontation with deeply entrenched threats.
- Who it's for
- Readers who enjoy sprawling fantasy worlds where magical institutions clash with gritty underworld crime.
Content notes
- murder
- assassination threats
- missing persons
About the book
Living among the Sachakan rebels, Lorkin does his best to learn about their unique magic. But the Traitors are reluctant to trade their secrets for the Healing they so desperately want. Meanwhile, Sonea searches for the rogue, knowing that Cery cannot avoid assassination forever. The rogue's influence over the city's underworld, however, is far greater than she feared. And in the University, two female novices are about to remind the Guild that sometimes their greatest enemy is found within...
Description from Open Library.
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