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Narrateur(s):
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Christian Coulson
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Fiona Hardingham
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Auteur(s):
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Cassandra Clare
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of dangerous magic and dark secrets that could change the world forever in the start of a riveting epic fantasy series from the author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles.
“Everything I look for in fantasy.”—George R. R. Martin
A POPSUGAR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of criminals have one thing in common: the constant search for wealth, power, and the next hedonistic thrill.
Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher—the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible.
Lin Caster is a physician from a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. But despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge.
After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the ruler of Castellane’s criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets begin to unravel and forbidden attractions arise, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war—and the world into chaos?
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“Expert worldbuilding, swordplay, and politics, a colorful cast of characters, and a story that kept me reading from the first page to the last.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin
“A gorgeously built world of decadence, betrayal, and grand adventure. From the decadent and drunken parties of the nobles, to the dens of crime lords in the Warren and Maze, to the Sault, where the devotees of a lost goddess are penned, the city of Castellane makes the perfect backdrop for a delightful cast of characters to befriend, betray, and romance one another. This is Cassandra Clare at her cleverest, twistiest and most heart-stopping—a triumph of a book.”—Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night
“Clare plunges us into a thrilling world built with precision and brimming with enchantment. Her spellbinding cast of outlaws, healers, royals, and rogues will have you questioning your allegiances with every delicious turn of the plot. This is fantasy at its finest.”—Leigh Bardugo, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hell Bent
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- Kristin
- 2023-10-23
WOWOWOW!
When I saw that Cassandra had a new book out I bought it immediately and I am so glad I did! It was a thrill ride from start to finish, written from two main characters points of view. It kept me captivated the entire time and I am craving more already. I cannot wait to read the second book and most likely will not be able to wait until it comes out on audible!
Christian Coulson has narrated another series that anyone who liked this book should check out. It's called The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. It is hilarious and if you liked him as Kel you would love him as Monty too!
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- Anna
- 2025-04-08
Interesting concept
This was almost a DNF for me - I’m assuming it’s meant to include a lot of world building to get us prepared for the next book, which I am going to read because the last 1/4 of the book was engaging and shit started HAPPENING.
I love the love interests and forbidden love tropes, but we needed a bit more action in the first 3/4 of the books. This is definitely a political drama, not a romance.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2025-04-22
Absolutely Incredible 😍
Wow!!! What a story! The characters are well written and easy to love (flaws and all); the story is captivating and will leave you wanting more. Cannot wait to start the next book!
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- MacAulay Morton
- 2023-12-07
Worth it
Slow to start but worth it in the end. Interesting characters, excellent world building. Can't wait for the next book!
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2023-12-07
great narrators!
I really enjoyed this book! Both narrators did an amazing job. After 2 hours I was hooked. The story is so interesting, I can't wait for the next book!
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- Amy Braun
- 2025-06-08
Political Intrigue and Drama
I’ve enjoyed Cassandra Clare’s books for a long time and have looked forward to what she was creating next, and this political drama set in a fantasy realm sounded like it was right up my alley.
Kel is an orphan who is chosen to be the best friend and body double for the Prince of Castellane, Conor. Lin is a healer who seeks forbidden knowledge to save her friend. After being drawn together after a failed assassination attempt, Kel, Lin, and Conor are faced with conspiracies, criminal underworlds, and secrets that could unravel all they know.
The characters are interesting and layered, exactly what I would expect from a Cassandra Clare story. Kel and Lin have their worlds altered as their belief systems are tested, and they are loyal to their causes and convictions. All of the side characters stand out, the largest of course being Conor, who has all the charm and charisma to make people love him.
The world is fresh and complex. This is a political story above all else, and it shows in the details Clare adds. Castellane feels like a real place you can immerse yourself in without getting lost.
That said, the plot was a little slow for my tastes. Things were happening and there was a good deal of drama, but the threats felt a bit distant until the end. I think I was expecting a few more action scenes, but this is a much different book.
I do think that if you love political drama and court intrigue, this is the perfect book for you. It’s a slow burn with layered characters, and promises more excitement in future stories.
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- WestCoast4866
- 2023-10-16
Loved it!!
Cassie Clare does it again. Love the world and characters so much. Can’t wait for the next one!!
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- A
- 2023-10-29
An exciting new start
It was exciting to see a new world created by Cassandra Clare. This is her first high fantasy series so it was cool to see how her world building worked to set the stage for our characters. Although this is meant to be a fantasy series, thus far there has only been the mention of magic and creatures, so I’m interested to see where the series takes us.
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- Debbie V
- 2024-03-21
Way too slow
Too many unnecessary details are beautifully written but there is so much time wasted on them that the story goes nowhere. As a Cassandra Clare fan I was excited to read this book, less than halfway through I cannot push myself anymore to try and finish it. I skipped entire chapters and it made no difference. The story doesn’t really get started until chapter 8 or 10 and then it takes too long to move. The performers were what kept me going as long as I did before I gave up- which I rarely do.
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