Spellslinger by Sebastien de Castell

Spellslinger (Spellslinger, #1)

by Sebastien de Castell

MAGIC IS A CON GAME.

Kellen is moments away from facing his first mage's duel and the start of four trials that will make him a spellcaster. There's just one problem: his magic is gone.

As his sixteenth birthday approaches, Kellen falls back on his cunning in a bid to avoid total disgrace. But when a daring stranger arrives in town, she challenges Kellen to take a different path.

Ferius Parfax is one of the mysterious Argosi - a traveller who lives by her wits and the three decks of cards she carries. She's difficult and unpredictable, but she may be Kellen's only hope...

The first in a rich and compelling fantasy series bursting with tricks, traps and a devious talking squirrel cat. Perfect for fans of THE DARK TOWER, FIREFLY, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, TERRY PRATCHETT, BEN AARONOVITCH and JIM BUTCHER.

Reviewed by Renee on

1 of 5 stars

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It started out very interesting. The plot was interesting and I liked how Kellen tried to outsmart the other students and win even though he does not have any magic. But it disappointed me quite soon. Every single character was so one-dimensional, the plot did not progress in any surprising way, and some parts were just straight unbelievable. I don't get the hype. Everything is so predictable. I do think it is definitely meant for the younger YA readers, but I have read better ones.

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