Mage Alex Verus has gone from a Camden shopkeeper to one of the most powerful mages in Britain. Now his last and most dangerous battle lies before him.
Alex's girlfriend, the life mage Anne, has fallen fully under the control of the deadly djinn she made a bargain with, and it is preparing to create an army of mages subject to its every whim. Alex, the Council, and the Dark mage Richard Drakh agree to call a truce in their war, and plans are made for a joint attack. Alex knows that it's only a matter of time before Drakh and the Council turn on each other . . . and neither cares about keeping Anne alive. Can Alex figure out a way to stop Anne and to free her from possession before time runs out for the people he loves? - from Goodreads.
Alex's girlfriend, the life mage Anne, has fallen fully under the control of the deadly djinn she made a bargain with, and it is preparing to create an army of mages subject to its every whim. Alex, the Council, and the Dark mage Richard Drakh agree to call a truce in their war, and plans are made for a joint attack. Alex knows that it's only a matter of time before Drakh and the Council turn on each other . . . and neither cares about keeping Anne alive. Can Alex figure out a way to stop Anne and to free her from possession before time runs out for the people he loves? - from Goodreads.
*** SPOILERS AHEAD ***
From the plot description for this book, it pretty much sums up what is happening throughout the story. Much of the story is the description of how this battle against the djinn is going from Alex's view. Of course, throughout the story it is being mentioned about his love for Anne, and how saving her is his ultimate goal, as well as stopping the djinn and Drakh.
Where should I go from there? The main character has reached the apex of his power, not only magically, but politically, and has no where else to go. He has a magical device (the Fateweaver) turning his body to stone. Currently it has taken his arm and shoulder. The more it is used, the faster it grows. So taking out Drakh, and a powerful djinn, and what other entities get in the way, kind of gives you a good idea where this is heading.
I have really enjoyed this series, growing with the character as he does into his powers, making friends, making alliances ... and in short, becoming who he is in this book. I was not happy when I reached the end, but am content we have reached a conclusion. As I sat and thought about it, I realized, there was not much more Alex could do - no place for the story to continue without splitting to another character (possibility?). Thanks Benedict Jacka for a well-written series!
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book and write a review.
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