The Silverblood Promise

If you like The Gentleman Bastards, I highly recommend you pick this book up! It's got heists, it's got swordplay, it's got banter. What's not to like? At times this read more like a thriller than a fantasy book in all the best ways. I don't remember the last time I looked down and saw I'd accidentally read for hours without noticing it. Was completely sucked in! While there's always a chance the rest of this series will be a letdown, this is such a strong start that I'm ready for the ride!

This is such a fun and fast paced book! I think a lot of readers will enjoy this and I wouldn’t hesitate to advise this as a starting point to fantasy.

There is plenty of interesting world-building, but it never overwhelms you. Logan is a good writer and his way of describing the world is really great. It sucks you right in.

The characters definitely have their own voice and especially Lukan and Flea shine when they are together.

The story does rely on plot armor, ‘telling, not showing’ and convenient events that aren’t always believable. However, it never took away my enjoyment of reading this book.

This book was at the top of my most anticipated reads this year. It was definitely worth the wait.

This follows Lukan Gardova, a man with many talents, some which may not be legal or ethical. He does what he can to get by. He wasn't always like this. He comes from a prestigious family with money. At least they used to have money. After being booted from the Academy for a duel gone wrong, he pretty much ruined his families reputation and standing.

Now, seven years after leaving home in disgrace he finds out that his father was murdered. No one knows who did it, but there was a note left for Lukan. He swears a Silverblood Promise to find out who killed his father or die trying.

I loved this so much! It's compelling all the way through. The characters are fantastic. Lukan and Flea are my favorites. Most of it takes place in Saphrona, a city full of power struggles and lots of criminals. I also thought the narrator was great. This book is one of the best I've read this year.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an audio arc.