Charmcaster, Sebastien de Castell
Charmcaster, Sebastien de Castell
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Charmcaster

Author: Sebastien de Castell

Narrator: Joe Jameson

Unabridged: 11 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 09/18/2018

Synopsis

A failed mage learns that just because he's not the chosen one it doesn't mean he can't be a hero in the third book of an exciting adventure fantasy series from Sebastien de Castell.

Kellen's life as an outlaw spellslinger is about to get a lot worse.

In Gitabria, a miraculous discovery draws spies from all over the continent willing to kill to get their hands on it. Swept up in the race for power, Kellen is forced to join the pursuit. But the invention holds a dark secret-one that could spark a war.

Spellslinger SeriesSpellslingerShadowblackCharmcasterSoulbinder
For more from Sebastien de Castell, check out:
The Greatcoats QuartetTraitor's BladeSaint's BloodKnight's ShadowTyrant's Throne

About Sebastien de Castell

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. He lives in Vancouver, Canada, with his wife.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hamad on June 21, 2020

This Review ✍️ Blog 📖 Twitter 🐦 Instagram 📷 “Dwelling on all the bad things that didn’t even come to pass only makes it harder to celebrate that fact. Stop being so scared about yesterday—it only makes you forget to appreciate today.” Spellslinger ★★★ 1/2 The Dowager Magus ★★★★ Shadowblack......more

Goodreads review by Holly Hearts Books on December 09, 2019

Personal rating: 4.5 Kellen's character development in this installment is so strong. My boiiiii Also this is by far my favorite in the series so far!......more

Goodreads review by Dreximgirl on June 29, 2018

I honestly cannot express how much I adore this series. The characters are so engaging and brilliant, the story is complex but so well written and I swear Reichis just gets more and more badass with every book. This book had me running the gauntlet of all emotions from laughing out loud to sobbing l......more

Goodreads review by Bradley on June 16, 2019

This third book falls under the *fun* category. Okay at first, episodic, action-filled, with quirky dialogue, but it really picks up later when the stakes get a lot higher. I really like the magic system in these books and figuring out the meanings of the cards is pretty delightful. Heroes journey a......more

Goodreads review by TS on November 14, 2021

Charmcaster was yet another entertaining and engaging well-paced read from Sebastian de Castell. Kellen's own character development as well as his relationship with Reichi and Ferius continued its compelling trajectory.  Same goes for the worldbuilding of this intriguing world as seen from Kellen's P......more

Quotes

"Told with the conviction of Ursula Le Guin and the dash of Alexandre Dumas"—New Statesman (UK) on Spellslinger

"Spellslinger is the start of something truly special. Sebastien de Castell is a master of breakneck pacing, dagger-sharp dialogue, and twists you didn't see coming--and this series has it all."—Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on Spellslinger

"A tremendously fun read full of wit and action."—James Islington, author of The Shadow of What Was Lost on Spellslinger

"An intriguing system of magic, wry humor, and a twisting plot make for an entertaining series debut."—Kirkus on Spellslinger

"A bucket-load of tension is offset with humour, power struggles, lots of magic and some great characters. Fantasy junkies will devour with relish."—Guardian (UK) on Spellslinger

"This book is dangerously addictive. It has it all: compelling world-building, breathtaking plot-twists, a page-turning pace, and characters who soon feel like old friends. I can't wait for the next one!"—Melissa Caruso, author of The Tethered Mage on Spellslinger

"Exotic, original and gripping from the get-go, Spellslinger is a must-read"—Jonathan Stroud, author of the Lockwood and Co series on Spellslinger

"There's room for wit and playfulness amid the high-stakes duels and death matches, and Kellen's career is likely to run and run."—The Observer (UK) on Spellslinger

"Hugely enjoyable - fast-paced, compassionate, wise and with terrific characters."—Amanda Craig, author of Hearts and Minds on Spellslinger

"Written with such obvious joy and brio that it demands to be read."—RJ Barker, author of Age of Assassins on Spellslinger

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