Review copy was received from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Fortress of Magi by Mirah Bolender Series: Chronicles of Amicae #3
Published by Tor on April 20, 2021
Genres: Fantasy
Pages: 288
Format: eARC
Source: NetGalley
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The Hive Mind has done the impossible—left its island prison. It's a matter of time before Amicae falls, and Laura Kramer has very few resources left to prevent it.
The council has tied her hands, and the gangs want her dead. Her only real choice is to walk away and leave the city to its fate.
I went right from The Monstrous Citadel into reading Fortress of Magi in the Chronicles of Amicae series. Everyone seems to have their own agenda and be against the Sinclair sweepers. I really enjoyed this but I think you have to read this series in order to have any idea of the plot and world.
Laura and Okane and their new allies do the best they can, but things are dire. They also have a huge lack of knowledge being too new in their learning. But they pick up quickly on things, and Grim is able to help Okane discover more about his magic. They were very lucky to meet the Rangers, Cherry and Grim.
Amicae is cut off in their communications with some other towns. The mobs are causing more trouble. The Council has their head in the sand and won’t do anything to help or protect the citizens.
The Sinclair sweepers have a fight to the death on their hands with the hive mind and Rex. They can’t count on anyone else. In fact, some of the mobsters are trying to kill them. But unfortunately for the mobsters, Clae is intolerant of those attacking Laura even though he is dead.
The ending is exciting and for the most part, satisfying. I do wish we could have had one more chapter to show a little more of how things go after the battle with the survivors. There are a few loose ends like the status of other towns and especially, the Magi in Rex. But maybe that would be handled in another book? I hope there will be another book in this series.
About Mirah Bolender
Mirah Bolender graduated from college with majors in creative writing and art in May 2014. A lifelong traveler, she has traveled and studied overseas, most notably in Japan, and these experiences are reflected in her work. City of Broken Magic is her debut fantasy novel.
I read all types of books but my favorites are urban fantasy and romantic suspense.I like some romance and some action / adventure / mystery in everything.I like sex in my books but please, only between TWO people.Intimate conversation is equally important to the sex in a book.It lets me see the characters.The other thing I enjoy is humor.
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Glad to hear you’re enjoying the series 3 books in. I hope you get another book for a more satisfying conclusion! Wonderful review, Anne! 🙂
Thank you Rachel. It’s magic which is my favorite.
I love when a series continues to be enjoyable. Great review, Anne.
Thank you! I liked this one although the story lines made for some varying book sizes.
Well, even if there isn’t another book, glad you are happy with how this one ended!
Yes it ended at a reasonable place but I’d still like a bit more. But I suppose the “bit more” wouldn’t have enough drama for a whole book unless it had another story arc so I wish there was another chapter or so in this book.