Hannah the Elven Mage returns to her academic roots at the Mage University, dragging the rest of the Rat Queens into a confrontation with her dark heritage. As the mercenary crew navigates the magical city of her youth, Hannah faces the fallout of a pact made with a demonic entity to save her father. The narrative focuses on the internal discord within the group as secrets regarding Hannah’s past surface, forcing Dee, Betty, and Violet to fight through arcane horrors while questioning their leader’s motivations and the ethical costs of forbidden sorcery.
Fans of high-fantasy parodies and tabletop role-playing games read this volume for its mixture of crude humor and violent combat sequences. Readers gain a deeper understanding of the series’ lore, specifically regarding the mechanics of blood magic and the personal histories that bond this chaotic found family. It provides a cynical take on traditional wizard tropes, leaving the reader with a clearer picture of the vulnerabilities hidden behind the characters' hardened, foul-mouthed exteriors.
Practical, outward-looking, growth-minded, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
