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Read Online Download. Great book, Magic Casement pdf is enough to raise the goose bumps alone. Add a review Your Rating: Your Comment:. Sky of Swords by Dave Duncan. The story itself is a straightforward adventure romp who gain magic power and end up together. The world described never struck me as interesting either. Every standard fantasy sentient appears faeries, imps, goblins, fauns with the only twist that these are all human, just with s I read all the books in this series and wasn't impressed.
Every standard fantasy sentient appears faeries, imps, goblins, fauns with the only twist that these are all human, just with some racial differences halfbreeds everywhere. The ending of the series fell flat as well, because it continued on after they 'completed the quest' and turned into a 'will they get together or not?
Which is boring because you know from the first chapters in book 1 that the answer is going to be yes. Final verdict: Entertaining in it's own way, but do not expect to be dazzled. Simply put, the most amazing Fantasy series I've ever read.
It's just pure unadulterated fun and surprises you at every turn. Dave Duncan's best ever series. Mar 23, Susan Wallace rated it liked it Shelves: sci-fi-fantasy. I picked up this series after thoroughly enjoying Duncan's The Seventh Sword series, excited to see that he had so many more series and novels in print. Using past tense, as in "was excited" may be a little premature, but I'm not finding the characters in the Man of His Word series to be nearly as engaging as those in The Seventh Sword.
It may be because of their ages - teens on the cusp of adulthood. It probably doesn't help that soon after starting, I saw The Magic Casement referred to as "similar to Assassin's Apprentice" in reference to the characters and coming of age. Not similar, and not even close to the magic that Robin Hobb weaves in her character development.
All that said, and not very nicely, I did finish it, enjoyed it, and have moved on to the next in the series. The story itself is good enough to keep me reading, and maybe the young people will stop blushing whenever they meet the eyes of the opposite sex, and worrying about the state of their hair and clothes, and manage to stop their knees from trembling in the coming pages.
The summary of this book promised me that this story may well be the most original fantasy you ever read. I thought it was 'mediocre' at its finest. Quite generic. Though I suppose the idea if a faun being among goblins is pretty original! I did like the story though - had fun reading it. Oct 10, Marthie Elice rated it really liked it. Likeable characters, cool magic.
What more do I need? The next book ofc :. Dec 14, Scott Marlowe rated it liked it. Maybe even all of the above. Such was the case for me with Magic Casement. The late Dave Duncan has always been one of my favorite fantasy authors, so I came into this somewhat biased. All that aside, I will say this about Magic Casement: it may start slow, but the payoff later on in the series is well worth it. Inos is a princess and Rap, a simple stable boy with a mixed heritage that is tolerated yet always seems to raise an eyebrow.
In the world of Pandemia, there are no humans, but rather imps, elves, gnomes, jotnar, djinni, and others. Their reach is vast too, with kingdoms far and wide. Forced to flee, the two are separated and each find themselves hundreds or thousands of miles from home.
Of the two characters, I found Rap much more engaging. When they are not, she often becomes flummoxed, not sure what to do about it other than pout. Rap, on the other hand, has had nothing handed to him, so he is already armed with many life lessons. In many ways, the act of transporting each of these characters to faraway lands, while not appreciated at the time, is ultimately what allows them to grow far beyond anything they might have become had they remained in tiny Krasnegar.
The magic system is unique, or was back in when this book was first published. Power rests in special words. The more words one knows, the more power one has.
Words are therefore extremely valuable and often at the center of much intrigue. Jan 16, Shelli rated it really liked it Recommends it for: anyone who likes epic fantasies. Shelves: fantasy , read-in This book was a little bit slow in the beginning, but it picked up in pace as the severity of the issues grew.
I imagine a lot of fantasy books are slow at first because they have to describe the world in which the story is set. This story follows a coming-of-age princess who has been told to find a husband to marry for love, not just because the marriage will benefit his or her family in a certain way.
The magic and powers in this world are interesting I don't want to give anything away! I'm looking forward to book number two and the continuing fantasy world. My sister gave me this book and I can pass it on to anyone who wants to read it next. I also obtained books 2, 3, and 4 from her this weekend.
Feb 25, Flint rated it it was ok Shelves: epic-fantasy. If you're planning on reading this book then be very prepared to be bored for at least half of it before the plot actually begins to progress and unfold. Virtually nothing of consequence happens in the first half of the book. The two main characters, Rap and Princess Inos are basically doing everyday mundane things that does very little to impact their character development.
The first half of the book is actually more about the princess settling into her boring life of dances and embroidery at a If you're planning on reading this book then be very prepared to be bored for at least half of it before the plot actually begins to progress and unfold.
The first half of the book is actually more about the princess settling into her boring life of dances and embroidery at a distant kingdom so she could learn more about courtly manners and such as well as be suited by ugly old nobles and being bored alot. I knew how she felt because the plot was moving so slowly. Once the story picks up at the half way point it gets better, but it's still not great. Don't be fooled like I was by the high rating this book has gotten on here.
Jun 10, Sean Randall rated it liked it. I've made the mistake of underestimating Duncan before, so I won't abandon this series just yet. There seems to be a big world out there of which this is just a part. Traditionally I've never seen the twists in the plot coming.
This holds for TV shows too, it's not limited to books - and so any writing transparent enough that even I can see where it's going is cause for pause. But though I latched immediately onto some of the big factors, the story remained unpredictable enough to hold me and the I've made the mistake of underestimating Duncan before, so I won't abandon this series just yet.
But though I latched immediately onto some of the big factors, the story remained unpredictable enough to hold me and the last few pages certainly ramp up the tension.
The output from the Casement, which was so underplayed and avoided all the way through, becomes the burning question, and I can only hope that as with the Kings Blades, this series picks up for me. Sep 07, David rated it really liked it Shelves: sci-fi-fantasy , fiction. I liked the last Dave Duncan series that I read, and this was a good start to another series. In a world of imps, jotunn, fauns, faeries, pixies, gnomes, elves, and dwarves -- all of them recognizably human -- the stableboy Rap and the princess Inos live on a small island.
Adventures ensue, often revolving around a novel system of magic based on magic words. One word makes a genius, able to do one or two things very well; two words makes an adept, a genius in any skill he practices; three words I liked the last Dave Duncan series that I read, and this was a good start to another series.
One word makes a genius, able to do one or two things very well; two words makes an adept, a genius in any skill he practices; three words makes a mage, capable of temporarily changing the world; and four words makes a sorcerer. The adventures are fun, but the cast of characters kept me reading. Jul 08, Michelle rated it really liked it Shelves: fantasy.
Goblins, princesses, magic Rap is just a stable boy, but he is probably the most honorable stable-boy you will ever meet. His love and commitment to Princess Inosolan is something rarely seen now-adays.
He befriends a goblin during his journey to protect the princess from an evil plot. Meanwhile, the Princess is off to the center of aristocracy to hopefully find a suitor. This book beautifully illustrates the lifestyles of the Goblins, princesses, magic This book beautifully illustrates the lifestyles of the rich, the poor, and the people in-between, and leaves a wonderful cliff-hanger as an ending!
I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series. Oct 02, Alisa Kester rated it really liked it Shelves: fantasy. I've never been disappointed by a Dave Duncan book. They have strong intriguing characters, interesting settings, and are just so much fun. These are not books you read to because Oprah told you to or because they won some award; these are the books you read when you just want to curl up and be entertained.
Magic Casement by Dave Duncan. A stableboy begins to exhibit mysterious powers that draw attention that could be dangerous, and he finds himself a prisoner on the goblin waste as the princess he's sworn to serve comes ever closer to a danger that only he is aware of.
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