Who Would Like This Book:
Looking for a fun, fast-paced fantasy adventure with a heist at its heart? "The Palace Job" is like an Ocean’s Eleven caper dropped into a magical world - complete with a wonderfully diverse crew, plenty of witty banter, reversals galore, and some truly original fantasy elements (shape-shifting unicorn, anyone?). The cast features strong female leads, quirky antiheroes, and even nods to classic RPGs, making it a blast for anyone who loves team capers, unconventional ensembles, and humor. If you want something that doesn’t take itself too seriously but still delivers clever twists and action, you’ll have a good time.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers find the cast overwhelming, the pacing choppy, or the writing style a bit rough around the edges - like reading a movie script with lots of quick scene changes. If you’re searching for deep world-building, complex prose, or character introspection, this book might feel superficial or juvenile. Humor is subjective, too: if you don’t vibe with tongue-in-cheek jokes, groan at puns, or roll your eyes at innuendo, the tone may wear thin. Lastly, readers who love high-stakes tension might wish for a bit more suspense and depth.
About:
'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.
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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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