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Risen by Benedict Jacka
Dec. 27th, 2021 11:28 pmThe Blurb On The Back:
The probability mage Alex Verus has gone from a Camden shopkeeper to one of the most powerful magic users 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. Can Alex figure out a way to free her from possession and stop her before time runs out for the people he loves?
You can order Risen by Benedict Jacka from Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Waterstone’s or Bookshop.org UK. I earn commission on any purchases made through these links.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
The 12th and final book in the ALEX VERUS SERIES packs in a lot of action, ties up loose ends, and sees some long-standing characters die (sob) and while I had some nitpicks about the closure re Richard and Anne and Alex’s relationship never convinced me, the book finishes on a bittersweet note that’s a fitting end to one of my favourite fantasy series and leaves open the possibility for Jacka to revisit this world should he want.
The probability mage Alex Verus has gone from a Camden shopkeeper to one of the most powerful magic users 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. Can Alex figure out a way to free her from possession and stop her before time runs out for the people he loves?
You can order Risen by Benedict Jacka from Amazon USA, Amazon UK, Waterstone’s or Bookshop.org UK. I earn commission on any purchases made through these links.
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
The 12th and final book in the ALEX VERUS SERIES packs in a lot of action, ties up loose ends, and sees some long-standing characters die (sob) and while I had some nitpicks about the closure re Richard and Anne and Alex’s relationship never convinced me, the book finishes on a bittersweet note that’s a fitting end to one of my favourite fantasy series and leaves open the possibility for Jacka to revisit this world should he want.
