Labyrinths Heart, M. A. Carrick
Labyrinths Heart, M. A. Carrick
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Labyrinth's Heart

Author: M. A. Carrick

Narrator: Nikki Massoud

Unabridged: 23 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Orbit

Published: 08/15/2023


Synopsis

“Lush, engrossing and full of mystery and dark magic" (BookPage), Labyrinth's Heart is the thrilling conclusion to M. A. Carrick's Rook & Rose trilogy, in which a con artist, a vigilante, and a crime lord become reluctant allies in the quest to save their city from a dangerous ancient magic.

May you see the face and not the mask.

Ren came to Nadežra with a plan. She would pose as the long-lost daughter of the noble house Traementis. She would secure a fortune for herself and her sister. And she would vanish without a backward glance. She ought to have known that in the city of dreams, nothing is ever so simple.

Now, she is Ren, con-artist and thief. But she is also Renata, the celebrated Traementis heir. She is Arenza, the mysterious pattern-reader and political rebel. And she is the Black Rose, a vigilante who fights alongside the legendary Rook. 

Even with the help of Grey Serrado and Derossi Vargo, it is too many masks for one person to wear. And as the dark magic the three of them helped unleash builds to storm that could tear the very fabric of the city apart, it's only a matter of time before one of the masks slips—and everything comes crashing down around them.

The Rook & Rose trilogy
The Mask of Mirrors
The Liar's Knot
Labyrinth's Heart

About M. A. Carrick

M. A. Carrick is the joint pen name of Marie Brennan (author of The Memoirs of Lady Trent) and Alyc Helms (author of The Adventures of Mr. Mystic). The two met in 2000 on an archeological dig in Wales and Ireland -- including a stint in the town of Carrickmacross -- and have built their friendship through two decades of anthropology, writing, and gaming. They live in the San Francisco Bay Area.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Petrik on December 29, 2024

ARC provided by the publisher—Orbit—in exchange for an honest review. Labyrinth’s Heart provides a satisfying conclusion to every major characters of the Rook and Rose trilogy. I could be wrong about this. I am pretty sure I heard from several readers that Labyrinth’s Heart, the third and final book i......more

Goodreads review by Aleena on August 08, 2023

I just need Vargo to get a happy ending. (UPDATE: (view spoiler)[got my wish 🙌🏻 (hide spoiler)] ) I thought the conclusion of this trilogy was an entirely satisfying ending for the long journey we've gone on with these characters. One thing M.A. Carrick mentioned in their blog was The Rook & Rose series being the antithesis of grim......more

Goodreads review by EmmaSkies on September 10, 2023

I’ll be back after I’ve ✨processed✨......more

Goodreads review by Samantha on October 05, 2023

4.5 stars (I think) I read 80% of this very long book basically in one sitting because I could not put it down (why yes my brain is mush). The character moments and interactions were incredible. I sobbed multiple times while reading this. However, I feel like the plot was really cluttered in this fin......more

Goodreads review by Maddie on December 22, 2024

RATING BREAKDOWN Characters: 4⭐️ Setting: 3⭐️ Plot: 3⭐️ Themes: 3⭐️ Emotional Impact: 3⭐️ Personal Enjoyment: 3⭐️ Total Rounded Average: 3.25⭐️ The most satisfying part of this conclusion was the closing of character arcs. Ren and Grey are able to unmask themselves, solidify their relationship, and find com......more


Quotes

"Immersive…a feast to savor slowly."—BuzzFeed

"Utterly captivating. Carrick spins an exciting web of mystery, magic, and political treachery in a richly drawn and innovative world."—S. A. Chakraborty

"The Mask of Mirrors kept me up reading way past my bedtime. A web of intrigue, magic, and the art of the con this novel will catch hold of your dreams and keep you from sleeping."—Mary Robinette Kowal

"For those who like their revenge plots served with the intrigue of The Goblin Emperor, the colonial conflict of The City of Brass, the panache of Swordspoint, and the richly detailed settings of Guy Gavriel Kay."—Booklist (starred review)

"Lush, engrossing, and full of mystery and dark magic, The Mask of Mirrors is sure to please fantasy readers looking to dial up the intrigue....Jump in and get swept away."—BookPage