By Nico
Hitomi knows how to keep a secret. In fact, her life is full of them: her hatred of the tyrannical Arch Mage Blackflame, her magical abilities, and secrets hidden in her past. But right now, the one most likely to get her killed is her involvement in the Shadow League, a secret organization set on undermining Blackflame and freeing the city from his rule.
When Hitomi becomes part of the Shadow League’s latest mission—to rescue an outspoken family that’s attracted Blackflame’s ire—she expects it to be a typical operation. But when the plan goes awry, Hitomi must risk her life to protect the Shadow League.
If her other secrets come to life, she’ll be risking much more.
I loved Intisar Khanani’s novel Thorn, so I was extra excited to read Sunbolt. It didn’t disappoint. Despite its relatively short page count—or maybe in part because of it—the story brimmed with twists, curiosity, and details that made me utterly fall in love with these characters and this world. I think the worldbuilding was my favorite part of this book—although there were plenty of elements that were familiar, Khanani makes them into something utterly distinct, and I’m so glad there’s a sequel so I can plunge back into this world! There were so many unexpected twists and new settings in this book that it was consistently fast-paced and exciting without ever becoming confusing or convoluted. I highly recommend Sunbolt to lovers of quick, awesome fantasy (or anyone who loved Thorn!) ages twelve and up.
Thank you to Intisar Khanani for providing an e-book copy of Sunbolt in exchange for an honest review!
Hitomi knows how to keep a secret. In fact, her life is full of them: her hatred of the tyrannical Arch Mage Blackflame, her magical abilities, and secrets hidden in her past. But right now, the one most likely to get her killed is her involvement in the Shadow League, a secret organization set on undermining Blackflame and freeing the city from his rule.
When Hitomi becomes part of the Shadow League’s latest mission—to rescue an outspoken family that’s attracted Blackflame’s ire—she expects it to be a typical operation. But when the plan goes awry, Hitomi must risk her life to protect the Shadow League.
If her other secrets come to life, she’ll be risking much more.
I loved Intisar Khanani’s novel Thorn, so I was extra excited to read Sunbolt. It didn’t disappoint. Despite its relatively short page count—or maybe in part because of it—the story brimmed with twists, curiosity, and details that made me utterly fall in love with these characters and this world. I think the worldbuilding was my favorite part of this book—although there were plenty of elements that were familiar, Khanani makes them into something utterly distinct, and I’m so glad there’s a sequel so I can plunge back into this world! There were so many unexpected twists and new settings in this book that it was consistently fast-paced and exciting without ever becoming confusing or convoluted. I highly recommend Sunbolt to lovers of quick, awesome fantasy (or anyone who loved Thorn!) ages twelve and up.
Thank you to Intisar Khanani for providing an e-book copy of Sunbolt in exchange for an honest review!
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