I received an uncorrected proof copy of The Kingdom of Liars in exchange for an honest review. I would like to thank Nick Martell and Gollancz for the opportunity.
The Kingdom of Liars
The Kingdom of Liars by Nick Martell
Published by Gollancz, May 2020
600 pages
A rebellion and regicide in a world where the use of magic comes at the cost of one’s memories.
The Kingdom of Liars is a debut novel by Nick Martell which he wrote in his last two years of college. The setting is a place called Hollow in a twisted alternate world of the industrial revolution. This spectacular book, intertwines our own world industrial inventions with creative magical elements.
Facing a trial for murdering the King of Hollow, the story weaves back and forth giving the the reader the backstory of Michaels current predicament.
When Michael was younger his father, was tried and executed for the murder of the king son, Davy Hollow.
Michael's father and the Kingman lineage were once a renowned family and protectors of Hollow and the royals. Now the family’s legacy has crumbled, all have been branded traitors. Michael along with his siblings Gwen and Lyon are outcast living on the streets on the Hallows.
Attempting to clear the Kingman legacy, he needs to unlock the twisted memories that have altered the reality of what really happened. Seizing the opportunity to clear the family name comes with dire complex consequences.
Seedy corruption and political machinations, coming of age book kept me turning the those pages as fast as I could when secrets started to come to light.
Nick Martell, steady pace and seamless narration drives this exceptional epic fantasy forward. The Kingdom of Liars is told from Michael's first-person point of view, allowing the reader to be catapulted within Michael's world.
I was completely immersed within this stunning storyline with three dimensional characters.
A perfect fantasy for epic fans, who enjoy expansive world building, along with incredible magic systems.
The Kingdom of Liars
The Kingdom of Liars by Nick Martell
Published by Gollancz, May 2020
600 pages
A rebellion and regicide in a world where the use of magic comes at the cost of one’s memories.
The Kingdom of Liars is a debut novel by Nick Martell which he wrote in his last two years of college. The setting is a place called Hollow in a twisted alternate world of the industrial revolution. This spectacular book, intertwines our own world industrial inventions with creative magical elements.
Facing a trial for murdering the King of Hollow, the story weaves back and forth giving the the reader the backstory of Michaels current predicament.
When Michael was younger his father, was tried and executed for the murder of the king son, Davy Hollow.
Michael's father and the Kingman lineage were once a renowned family and protectors of Hollow and the royals. Now the family’s legacy has crumbled, all have been branded traitors. Michael along with his siblings Gwen and Lyon are outcast living on the streets on the Hallows.
Attempting to clear the Kingman legacy, he needs to unlock the twisted memories that have altered the reality of what really happened. Seizing the opportunity to clear the family name comes with dire complex consequences.
Seedy corruption and political machinations, coming of age book kept me turning the those pages as fast as I could when secrets started to come to light.
Nick Martell, steady pace and seamless narration drives this exceptional epic fantasy forward. The Kingdom of Liars is told from Michael's first-person point of view, allowing the reader to be catapulted within Michael's world.
I was completely immersed within this stunning storyline with three dimensional characters.
A perfect fantasy for epic fans, who enjoy expansive world building, along with incredible magic systems.