We’re a week into the new year and we’re plowing our way through our to be read and to be reviewed lists and came across this fantastic book that two of us read in 2018 but somehow never reviewed, Wrath of the Fury Blade by Geoff Habiger and Coy Kissee. JV reread it this week in preparation for book two in this series coming out this year. Here is our long overdue 5-star review!
Following the story of Constable Inspector Reva Lunaria and her new partner, Seeker Ansee Carya, of the Royal Tenyl Constabulary, Wrath of the Fury Blade is a delightful mix of the traditional high fantasy and police procedural genres. It is a murder mystery set in the lovingly-detailed elven city of Tenyl. Habiger and Kissee have crafted a city that feels authentic and vibrant, with a rich sense of history and all of the trappings of city life, down to the best spot in town for a cup of cacao.
Wrath of the Fury Blade is action packed, with enough swordplay to capture the attention of any lover of adventure fantasy, but also delves into more personal stories of being different in a place where harsh purity laws are forcing a greater degree of conformity on the population and of struggling with addictive personality issues.
One of the elements that I liked best about this novel was that each of the main characters is flawed in a way that makes them relatable to the reader. Reva is a bit suspicious and easy to anger and Ansee often lives up to his nickname, Antsy. The story of how they learn to trust each other and meld into a partnership is blended well into the more rollicking action sequences. I can’t wait to see how that relationship develops in future Constable Inspector Lunaria Adventures.
I whole-heartedly recommend Wrath of the Fury Blade to lovers of high fantasy and anyone who is willing to take a chance on an unusual blend of genres. Both the fantasy and police procedural halves of this blend are well-executed and fun to read. This is an excellent series beginning and I am excited to see future installments set in this world.
You can find a copy of Wrath of the Fury Blade on Amazon.com.