![]() ![]() Still he wasn’t annoying, he sounded believable AND has a wicked sense of humour. He spent most of the book whining about current conditions and the limited food, and sassing the magus and other members of the group. Gen was a dynamic, well-drawn character who has several surprises in store. At first I frowned, not impressed by stories within a story, but then I was left charmed almost despite myself. ![]() Secondly the world build was very original – a mix of ancient Greek mythology and stories which sounded even older, a bit prehistoric. It made my heart warmer instantly even though the novel featured few female characters and all of them belonged to the background – a feature I usually criticize. First of all, there was no romance of any kind. It was a YA fantasy, high fantasy too, and still I was left impressed. Their journey toward the treasure is both dangerous and difficult, lightened only imperceptibly by the tales they tell of the old gods and goddesses. ![]() What Gen is interested in is anyone’s guess. He was captured for stealing the king’s seal and the magus is interested only in the thief’s abilities. ![]() To attain it for his king, he needs a skillful thief, and he selects a youth called Gen from the king’s prison. The king’s scholar, the magus, believes he knows the site of an ancient treasure. ![]()
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