Because I wanted to love this book so badly! However: I was mesmerized when I was reading but when I had free time, I didn’t die to pick up the book again. Political intrigues, subterfuges and mysteries within mysteries are enough to keep you intrigued until the final climax.ĭespite all the great vibes and a cast of rather compelling characters, the story didn’t fully grip me. As the story unfolded, the plot thickened as more protagonists entered the game, some in plain sight, others placing their pawns and tugging at the strings in the shadows. The worldbuilding was cleverly done and the historical/mythological/magical explanations were progressively introduced. McClellan’s writing was pretty sober and not too sophisticated. It made me extremely happy because I’m an absolute fan of FMA and it brought me both a nostalgic touch and a sense of closeness to McClellan’s world. But be assured friends! Despite the slight similarity, the magic systems in Powder Mage are totally creative. I also got my fair share of Fullmetal Alchemist vibes. Thus, I wasn’t very surprised to learn that Brian McClellan has attended Sanderson’s writing classes. The magic systems were pretty intricate but one of the magics, in its principle, was in a way reminiscent of Allomancy ( Mistborn). Promise of Blood had a LOT of great historical and fictional influences. “And an even worse one who ignores their wants and needs.” “It’s a poor commander who gives in to the whims of his troops,” (he) said. Numerous tropes and genres intertwined in the book in perfect harmony : fantasy, military tactics, investigation, religions, politics… You name it! The way Brian McClellan juggled all these elements commended respect. Governments exist to serve the people, so the people should have a say in those governments.Īgainst a backdrop of French revolution, a complex story of revenge, deception, betrayal, emancipation, survival and justice is told from 3 main POVs : a Field Marshal (Tamas), a detective (Adamat) and a particularly skilled soldier (Taniel). People do not exist to serve their governments or their kings.
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