The final installment in 'The Divine Cities' trilogy by Robert Jackson Bennett, 'City of Miracles' follows the character Sigrud as he embarks on a journey to avenge the death of his mentor and friend, Shara Komayd. Set in a world where divinity interacts with the mundane, the plot unravels with elements of magic, violence, and heroism, ultimately leading to a climactic battle to prevent the End of the World. Through vivid world-building and character development, the book weaves together themes of power, legacy, grief, and redemption, offering a satisfying conclusion to the series.
Bennett's writing style shines in 'City of Miracles' as he skillfully balances action, introspection, and dialogue, creating a fast-paced adventure that keeps readers engaged till the very end. The story delves deep into the emotional complexities of the characters, particularly focusing on Sigrud's past, pain, and his journey towards self-discovery and purpose, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read.
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Content warnings include themes of assassination, violence, grief, and the death of significant characters, which may be triggering for some readers.
From The Publisher:
Shara Komayd, once Prime Minister of Saypur, has been assassinated. News travels fast and far, even to a remote logging town somewhere northwest of Bulikov, where the silent, shaven-headed Dreyling worker 'Bjorn' picks up the newspaper and walks out.
He is shocked and grieved and furious; he's been waiting thirteen years for Shara, his closest friend, to reach out to him - to tell him to come home. He's always believed she was running a long operation, that there would be a role for him at the right time.
Now he has no one else in his life, and nothing to live for - except to find the people who did this. Sigrud wasn't there for the death of his daughter Signe, and he wasn't there when Shara was murdered.
Now Bjorn is dead and Sigrud is back. And he will find answers, for Shara, and for himself. He's made a promise ...
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No, that's okay. I didn't need my heart. You can just trample on it. *still crying*
Oh god, this was a masterful book. It tied together the series beautifully, even if my favorite characters are
dead
. I didn't need my heart, really. Here, you can have it.
He writes so well and everything fits together so neatly. And argh...I didn't want the book to end and now the series is over.
And I'm still crying.
What can you read after
City of Miracles?
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