Oh wow, this was an unexpected find, and loved it!I found this as a "similar to" book, and it sounded vaguely interesting, but oh was it a fast read! I don't think I've read a book this fast for a long time. This is a story about a not quite traditional fantasy world - it actually felt more like a Victorian age story, with some muskets and dirigibles thrown into the works, but the most fun was the magic and giests - and the pair of Deacons who were our main characters. It made me thing of a ghostbusters mixed with 'the blade itself'.The plot was simple, but a page turner. Troubled deacons head north to giest-infested town, meet pirate/monster who joins them. Fight enemy - who exposes trouble and corruption - race to the capital to fight the big bad, and Win the day (sort of).This is the sort of book that I love reading, little pulpy, but so e wonderful depth hinted at in these pages, and the characters and world still have a lot to be explored! I am definitely going to be finding the rest in this series, and other books by this author.My biggest co plaint is that the story is so short and fast - I would have loved for it to go into more depth at times, but it just raced along! (So nearly a 5, but not quite!) I _really_ wanted to like this series. The magic system is interesting and the main character was a strong female (still a rarity in this day and age) but unfortunately, she turned to goo and bodice-ripping when the dashing pirate captain appears on the scene. Although married, she immediately falls into bed with him and loses all semblance of strength and independence when he is around or in danger.It was quite a shame as the series held such promise before bare chested pirates entered the story line.Unfortunately, there are plenty of non-romantic fantasy to keep me occupied without having to plod through this rest of this torrid romance.
What do You think about Der Verfluchte Prinz (2013)?
Decent, strong female lead with obvious traits and well developed characters to say the least.
—Reader22
Very enjoyable fantasy novel. Off to read the next in the series!
—Elliz25
