This week I'm featuring The Study of Magic (The Study Chronicles: Valek's Adventures #2) by Maria V. Snyder. This is a companion story to Magic Study and is told from the viewpoint of Valek. He wasn't in the original story much, so it's nice to see what he was doing while him and Yelena were separated.
Frankly, I think death is the best cure for stupidity.
As Chief of Ixia’s Security, Valek’s work is never done. After rescuing Commander Ambrose with, Yelena, his heartmate’s, help and seeing her off to Sitia, Valek discovers the nefarious scheme to overthrow their country is far more complex and far reaching than anyone could have guessed.
Valek must discover who is continuing with Brazell and Mogkan’s conniving plans, all while dealing with a tense political situation. The Ixian generals are questioning his abilities to keep the Commander safe, and whispers of a possible coup are circulating.
Will Valek be able to survive a plot that seeks to sabotage all he and the Commander have worked for? Also, having opened his heart to love, will Yelena still wish to be with him when all is said and done?
As Chief of Ixia’s Security, Valek’s work is never done. After rescuing Commander Ambrose with, Yelena, his heartmate’s, help and seeing her off to Sitia, Valek discovers the nefarious scheme to overthrow their country is far more complex and far reaching than anyone could have guessed.
Valek must discover who is continuing with Brazell and Mogkan’s conniving plans, all while dealing with a tense political situation. The Ixian generals are questioning his abilities to keep the Commander safe, and whispers of a possible coup are circulating.
Will Valek be able to survive a plot that seeks to sabotage all he and the Commander have worked for? Also, having opened his heart to love, will Yelena still wish to be with him when all is said and done?
Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
The oversized manor house sat like a fat cow amid the brown fields. Rows of dried-out wheat stalks stubbled the ground, providing no cover for Valek.
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Valek questioned the guards at the gate. Did they see anyone? Hear anything? Of course not.
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Interesting idea for an author to do a companion novel like this from a different character's POV.
ReplyDeleteRight? I was so excited to find out what Valek was doing during the events of the original story. Hope you have a great week, Lark! :)
DeleteOne day I'm going to have to start this series. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt's my all-time favorite series. I think you'll really enjoy it. Hope you have a great week, Lauren! :)
Delete"Frankly I don't think death is the cure for stupidity." Good one! Whew! What a week! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. Thanks for playing along on Friday56.
ReplyDeleteNo worries! I hope this upcoming week is better! Last week was something, wasn't it? Happy reading! :)
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