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The Justice of Kings
The Justice of Kings | Richard Swan
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The first book in a fantasy trilogy where action, intrigue and magic collide, The Justice of Kings introduces an unforgettable protagonist destined to become a fantasy icon: Sir Konrad Vonvalt, an Emperors Justice, who is a detective, judge and executioner all in one. But these are dangerous times to be a Justice . . . No man is above the law. The Empire of the Wolf simmers with unrest, rife with rebels, heretics and powerful patricians who would challenge the power of the imperial throne. Only the Order of Justices stands in the way of chaos. Sir Konrad Vonvalt is the most feared Justice of all, upholding the law by way of his sharp mind, arcane powers and skill as a swordsman. In this he is aided by Helena Sedanka, his clerk and protg, orphaned by the wars that forged the empire. When the pair investigate the murder of a provincial aristocrat, they unearth a conspiracy that stretches to the very top of Imperial society. As the stakes rise and become ever more personal, Vonvalt must make a choice: will he abandon the laws he's sworn to uphold in order to protect the empire?
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xicanti
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I don‘t buy a ton of books these days, so my seven 2024 purchases (so far) constitute pretty wild behaviour for me. There‘ve been some great sales lately, though, so I was happy to nab a friend‘s enthusiastic rec (tagged) plus its sequel, a time travel caper, a wishlisted romance, my own copy of my favourite Canada Reads 2023 title, V.E. Schwab‘s latest, and a random fantasy with a pretty cover and a good price point.

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Twainy
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🎧 It‘s gruesome with plenty of Sword play but it‘s also the tale of a girl who‘s life was saved when she was taken in by a Justice 2X her age to roam the land investigating & doling out the emperor‘s justice. She tells their story as a wisened old woman with a modicum of hind sight.

Action, politics, combat, horror, morality all combine for a compelling fast paced engaging read! Good character development. The narrator was Helena.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️3/4

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Sweetkokoro
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This book absolutely annihilated my heart and left me an emotional wreck. I loved every bit of it and loved every character and I can‘t wait for the next book because I need to know what happens with Vonvalt.

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Twainy
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This is one of my most anticipated reads of the year. Stacked upon Mt TBR. The 3 edges are sprayed & stenciled with the scales of justice.

February GSFF subscription box from Goldsboro Books.

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Branwen
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My February Goldsboro book arrived today! 🎉🎉🎉 Every month when I see that white box sitting on my stoop I become so filled with joy I'm sure I could float right up to the moon! 😄❤📖 I love the sprayed edges on this one! It looks so awesome! 😍 Chaplin also wanted to check it out! #catsoflitsy #littenkitten #chaplin #goldsboro #goldsborobooks

Leftcoastzen Yay cool books & Chaplin!😻 2y
GondorGirl I always look forward to how pretty these books are in person! Plus, it's my bubble wrap order for the month. 😂 2y
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Lostinagoodbook
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Happy book birthday 🎉 to THE JUSTICE OF KINGS by @Richard_S_Swan
What an awesome book. My favorite of the year I'm thinking!
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#bookreview #epicfantasy #fantasybooks #NetGalley #reading @orbitbooks
Full review at: https://lostnagoodbook.wordpress.com/2022/02/22/the-justice-of-kings-richard-swa...