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Promise of Blood (Powder Mage, #1)

Brian McClellan
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Promise of Blood (Powder Mage, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

Book Brief

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Brian McClellan

Promise of Blood (Powder Mage, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

545

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Adro • Industrial Fantasy World

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan is a fantasy novel that marks the beginning of the Powder Mage trilogy. The story follows individuals amid the aftermath of a coup, focusing on a revolution that topples a monarchy and the subsequent power struggles. This tale blends elements of magic, politics, and military action.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

67,980 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan captivates readers with its innovative magic system and vivid world-building. Enthusiasts praise its fast-paced plot and complex characters, while some critique occasional pacing issues and dense political intricacies. Overall, it is a solid start to the Powder Mage trilogy, appealing to fans of epic fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Promise of Blood (Powder Mage, #1)?

Readers who enjoyed The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch or The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson will relish Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan. This book appeals to fans of epic fantasy with rich, complex worlds, political intrigue, and revolutionary magic systems.

4.3

67,980 ratings

82%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

545

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Adro • Industrial Fantasy World

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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