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Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy, #1)

Robert Jackson Bennett
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Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Robert Jackson Bennett

Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

501

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tevanne • Fantasy Realm

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett follows a resourceful thief who inadvertently becomes entangled in a complex conspiracy that could reshape the magical, industrial city of Tevanne. The narrative explores themes of power, technology, and societal transformation.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

51,728 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett receives praise for its imaginative world-building and complex magic system. Readers appreciate the intricate plot and engaging heroine. However, some find the pacing uneven, particularly in the middle sections. Overall, it offers a compelling start to a promising fantasy series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy, #1)?

Fans of Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson or The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch will relish Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett. This reader loves intricate magic systems, heists, and richly built worlds with a strong, captivating protagonist navigating a city brimming with secrets and intrigue.

4.3

51,728 ratings

83%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

501

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Tevanne • Fantasy Realm

Topic
Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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