'The Palace Job' by Patrick Weekes is a high fantasy ensemble heist book reminiscent of Ocean's Eleven in a Dungeons and Dragons setting. The story follows Loch, a rogue captain, who assembles a diverse crew to recover a stolen elvish book, leading them on a wild adventure filled with fights, witty banter, and unexpected twists. The book features a mix of fantasy elements like magic, floating cities, and mythical creatures, creating a fun and entertaining read for fans of caper stories.

The writing style of 'The Palace Job' is described as light and easy to read, with a focus on humor, clever dialogue, and a fast-paced plot filled with double-crossings and surprises. Despite some predictable twists and juvenile humor, the book manages to engage readers with its diverse cast of characters and the thrilling escapades they embark on.

Characters:

The characters are depicted as diverse with strong backgrounds, particularly among females, and they show some development despite a large ensemble.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is considered uneven and somewhat rough, resembling a screenplay with a focus on dialogue.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot features a heist led by a group of diverse characters, blending fantasy elements with traditional crime storytelling.

Setting:

The setting encompasses a magical floating city, featuring various races and a partially developed political landscape.

Pacing:

The pacing is generally fast but criticized for being uneven, often jumping quickly between viewpoints.

The rulers of the Republic lived atop the great flying city of Heaven's Spire, their magnificent palaces soaring above the world. From their great manses in the sky came the laws and decrees that kept...

Notes:

The Palace Job is a fantasy heist novel with an ensemble cast.

The story features a mix of unique characters including ex-soldiers, a tinkerer, a shapeshifting unicorn, and a death priestess with a talking hammer.

It has been compared to Ocean's Eleven but set in a fantasy world.

The writing style is described as feeling like a movie script, which can make character conversations hard to follow.

There's a significant number of female characters who play key roles, rather than serving as mere tokens or romantic interests.

The world includes humans, dwarves, and elves, with political intrigue and multiple languages.

Many commenters enjoyed the humor and light-hearted nature of the book.

The pacing has been criticized for being inconsistent, often jumping between viewpoints quickly.

The plot includes numerous twists and double-crosses, making it engaging despite some predictability.

Author Patrick Weekes is also known for his work on the Dragon Age video game series.

From The Publisher:

Loch is seeking revenge.

It would help if she wasn't in jail.

The plan: to steal a priceless elven manuscript that once belonged to her family, but now is in the hands of the most powerful man in the Republic. To do so Loch-former soldier, former prisoner, current fugitive-must assemble a crack team of magical misfits that includes a cynical illusionist, a shapeshifting unicorn, a repentant death priestess, a talking magical warhammer, and a lad with seemingly no skills to help her break into the floating fortress of Heaven's Spire and the vault that holds her family's treasure-all while eluding the unrelenting pursuit of Justicar Pyvic, whose only mission is to see the law upheld.

What could possibly go wrong?

The Palace Job is a funny, action-packed, high-fantasy heist caper in the tradition of Scott Lynch's Gentleman Bastards series, from debut author Patrick Weekes.

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The Palace Job

Patrick Weekes

Book 1 in the series:Rogues of the Republic