(July 2015)
The final volume in the Obsidian and Blood trilogy. In and of
itself it's a nicely fantastical murder-mystery, if in places a touch
repetitive (Copal incense! Always with the copal incense) and with a slightly
abrupt conclusion. As a way to finish off the series it's stronger: the characters
are fleshed out more (including, importantly, the previously wasted Mihmatini)
and the plotting and politics are convoluted enough to keep things interesting without
becoming overwhelming. There's a marked improvement across all three installments,
which makes the current buzz surrounding de Bodard's newest book very easy to
believe. As if my unread pile wasn't big enough already.
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