Review of 'The Crimson Campaign: Book 2 in The Powder Mage Trilogy' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This is the second book in the Powder Mage trilogy, following up on the events started in 'Promise of Blood.' Mr. McClellan keeps the twists and turns of the story going nicely, with fast paced action that will keep you turning the page. Everything has been ramped up in this book to push the plot to the point of exploding, leaving it ready for things to be resolved and wrapped up in the third book.
With this second book in the series Brian McClellan is clearly showing a gift for bringing some fresh new inventive ideas to the fantasy genre, going far beyond the standard sword and sorcery style. We get more information about the world in which the story takes place, including both political events and how the magic system works; I love good world building that makes me feel like I'm embedded right in the middle of it. …
This is the second book in the Powder Mage trilogy, following up on the events started in 'Promise of Blood.' Mr. McClellan keeps the twists and turns of the story going nicely, with fast paced action that will keep you turning the page. Everything has been ramped up in this book to push the plot to the point of exploding, leaving it ready for things to be resolved and wrapped up in the third book.
With this second book in the series Brian McClellan is clearly showing a gift for bringing some fresh new inventive ideas to the fantasy genre, going far beyond the standard sword and sorcery style. We get more information about the world in which the story takes place, including both political events and how the magic system works; I love good world building that makes me feel like I'm embedded right in the middle of it.
Among the characters I think Taniel seems to be the one that really shines in this part of the story; in the first book it was more about Adamat. I also liked that Bo continues to play a part in this story. Overall, I do love these characters and their development throughout the story is well done.
This was absolutely one of the best new series I came across last year and the only criticism I have is I DON'T WANT TO WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK!!!! I WANT IT NOW!!!!!
