A promising new fantasy novel with unexpected twists throughout
The Sin in the Steel opens with the two main characters in immediate peril and doesn't slow down from there. Sambucina Alhurra, or Buc as she prefers, is a highly intelligent girl with a tough as nails upbringing. She parters with Eld, a no-nonsense ex-soldier who is the diplomatic half of the pair. Together they use their unique skills on various jobs. The two take a job to avoid the noose, and it leads to an adventure of epic proportions involving a trade war, pirate queen, a secret, and a war between the gods. Filled with twists and double-crosses, this book keeps you on your toes throughout. The ending naturally calls for another installment to see where the characters and the story continue.
I did enjoy a few aspects of the book. Buc's intelligence and near uncanny ability to recall information were quite refreshing to see highlighted in a female protagonist. I do wish she used it more instead of just plans that seem to work out by chance or coincidence. Also I did enjoy the fact that she doesn't hesitate to speak her mind, using whatever language she deems fit. The book is filled with great vocabulary, but some terms are overused or seem out of place based on the theme and period of the setting. I also feel that this book would highly benefit from a glossary of terms in either the beginning or the end of the book. There are quite a few terms and descriptions that are specific to the story, and having the definition would benefit the reader.
Overall, I very much enjoyed this book and I really look forward to following this story in any potential books or stories in the future.
I did enjoy a few aspects of the book. Buc's intelligence and near uncanny ability to recall information were quite refreshing to see highlighted in a female protagonist. I do wish she used it more instead of just plans that seem to work out by chance or coincidence. Also I did enjoy the fact that she doesn't hesitate to speak her mind, using whatever language she deems fit. The book is filled with great vocabulary, but some terms are overused or seem out of place based on the theme and period of the setting. I also feel that this book would highly benefit from a glossary of terms in either the beginning or the end of the book. There are quite a few terms and descriptions that are specific to the story, and having the definition would benefit the reader.
Overall, I very much enjoyed this book and I really look forward to following this story in any potential books or stories in the future.