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Spellbound

Written by Blake Charlton

Average Score: 79(5)

In a world where one’s magical prowess is determined by one’s skill with words and ability to spell, Nicodemus is a wizardly apprentice afflicted by a curse that causes him to misspell magical texts. Now, the demon who cursed him has hatched a conspiracy to force Nicodemus to change language and ultimately use it to destroy all human life. As Nico tries to thwart the demon’s plan, he faces challenges from all sides. But his biggest challenge is his own disability, which causes him to create chaos wherever he goes. And the chaos surrounding Nico is affecting the world so profoundly that the kingdom to which he has fled to gather strength is on the brink of civil war, and he suspects that his closest allies—even Francesca, whom he loves more than life itself—may be subject to the demon’s vast powers. As Nico tries to forestall the apocalypse, he realizes that he doesn’t know if he can fully trust anyone, not even the woman he loves. And if he makes one wrong move, not only will his life be forfeit, he may end up destroying all mortal life as well.

Introducing new twists to the unique magical system of Spellwright, and exploring issues that will bring readers a deeper appreciation of a fascinating world, Spellbound is sure to please Blake Charlton's fans and increase their number.

Book Details

Young Adult Fantasy
Hardcover, 416 Pages
Published by Tor Books on September 13, 2011
ISBN-10 0765317281
ISBN-13 978-0765317285

Reviews


Fantasy Literature | Robert Thompson
Review Rating: 84
...highly recommended to fans of Spellwright and anyone who enjoys epic fantasy that is charming, imaginative and entertaining.
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Fantasy Literature | Kat Hooper
Review Rating: 83
[Audio version] Larry Correia delivers another exciting magical alternate history with Spellbound, the second of his GRIMNOIR CHRONICLES.
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Library Journal | Jackie Casada
Review Rating: 80
A well-written and cleverly presented fantasy with strong characters and surprising plot twists... (Starred Review)
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The Science Fact & Science Fiction Concatenation | Ian Hunter
Review Rating: 80
Spellbound has a tighter focus than Spellwright and a better, pacier plot, mainly due to its tighter focus by being more geographically defined, with the action taking place mainly in Avel.
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Pat`s Fantasy Hotlist | Patrick
Review Rating: 70
... in every aspect but the characterization, Spellbound is a much superior tale than Spellwright turned out to be.
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