![]() He’s a very pretty paladin (as is noted by other readers) and I like that in addition to his brooding, he can be rather dumb yet smart. Also I have not seen anyone do nose-related magic well and Ursula nails it here.Ĭaliban is great as the paladin with a hole in his soul and a demon on his mind. She has an inconvenient magical gift tied to her nose, and a gift for staying alive. Slate, the main character is a resigned 30-year old forger who, according to her own description, is nondescript. The characters are really what make Clockwork Boys come alive. According to most reviews, this book is a little darker than her regular stuff, but to me after reading so many doomsday books and articles in 2017, her words are a refreshing breath in 2018. Kingfisher) story, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It is also my first Ursula Vernon (writing as T. They stand a higher likelihood of killing each other before the mission gets them, and that’s before they leave the city.Ĭlockwork Boys is a delightful read. ![]() ![]() ![]() TL DR: A quick escape from the mundanity of life with a dose of laughter and fantasy made unusual.ĭisclaimer: I may get a small commission from the Book Depository links.Ī ninja accountant, a smoking assassin, a paladin with a dead demon, and a misogynistic, impressionable genius teen scholar set out on a suicide mission. Price: USD 4.99 e-book, USD 24.95 hardcover ![]()
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