![]() ![]() The first case of this being, Chapter Five, Book one. From the jump, Islington describes a familiar picture, yet within the first one hundred pages, he takes characters in directions that readers of fantasy would not have seen coming so soon. Whilst reading the books is as smooth as butter, it is Islington’s use of drama that further pushes the reader to turn its pages. The contrast of the rich world with the steady, streamline prose is one that pushes the reader forward at a fast, slick pace. ![]() Rather than using Tolkien as a comparison point, it would be more accurate to say that The Licanius Trilogy draws more inspiration from authors like Robert Jordan with its world design, and Jim Butcher or Brandon Sanderson with its direct prose style. Whilst it would be easy to say this is another work inspired by Tolkien, Islington’s prose and pacing harkens closer to more modern and contemporary authors of the genre. Islington’s story begins its pacing with the classic adventure archetype seen in many fantasy novels throughout the years. This simple premise sets into motion a series of events that feel wholly familiar to fantasy readers whilst delivering on twists and turns throughout the story. Book One, The Shadow of What was Lost, introduces our lead protagonist, Davian who discovers he is an Auger in a prejudicial world, twenty years after the war that overthrew the Augurs and their followers. The Licanius Trilogy by James Islington is an adventure fantasy trilogy published by Orbit Books. ![]()
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