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Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas
— New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger
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Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it all.
— Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Spellslinger
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A fast, fun, often funny fantasy series
— B&N Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog
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Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read
— Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on Spellslinger
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An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut.
— Kirkus on Spellslinger
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A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will devour with relish.
— Guardian (UK) on Spellslinger
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Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters.
— Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on Spellslinger
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A fun, fast-moving adventure, with surprising depth and insight.
— Hugo Award winning author Jim C. Hines on Spellslinger
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A tremendously fun read full of wit and action.
— James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Spellslinger
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Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read.
— RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on Spellslinger
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There's room for wit and playfulness amid the high-stakes duels and death matches, and Kellen's career is likely to run and run.
— The Observer (UK) on Spellslinger
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We can confidently say that de Castell's new series has hit the ground running.
— Starburst Magazine on Spellslinger