Old Bony Blue Eyes Clockpunk Wizard Book 3 edition by Lita Burke Literature Fiction eBooks
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Wizard Kadmeion’s magician-for-hire business has improved, plus the harpies and certain fey-folk flourish under his magical care. All is well until a dragon named Lady Betrayal summons him.
Kadmeion owes the dragon a favor. He agrees to fetch the book Dragon Lore and cast its spells for Betrayal. Career-enhancing magic fills the book. If Kadmeion acquires it, then his reputation will bring wealthier customers.
Dragon Lore has a deadly guardian. To help their quest, Kadmeion, Bright, and Furgo first enlist the help of Luck, who they discover is no lady. Then they must convince the bickering egos of War to give them a weapon. The last task is visiting Death’s library, where a wizard may check out the Dragon Lore and keep it until the end of his days.
The problem with visiting Death’s island is coming back alive.
A wizard may roll dice with Sir Death for a safe return passage or fight his way out. Even with Luck and War helping, Kadmeion might not succeed. Despite their cleverness, Death’s blue eyes might be the last thing the wizard and his friends ever see.
Old Bony Blue Eyes Clockpunk Wizard Book 3 edition by Lita Burke Literature Fiction eBooks
Having recently reviewed Ephraim’s Curious Device, you all know that I am a fan of Lita Burke’s clockpunk stories. It is not the type of fantasy where trolls, elves, dwarfs, and assorted warriors are in constant sword-fight mode trying to destroy an evil, world-conquering dark lord. This series is a lighter, more whimsical fantasy. It reminds me of the old Jack Vance Lyonesse trilogy which is now out of fashion but is a wonderful series. Here, the magic and the characters are the focus.The magical trio of Kadmeion, Bright, and Furgo must make good on a promise made to the golden dragon Betrayal, who wants a magical book of dragon lore for a spell that will help her get a boyfriend! Of course, the book will be near impossible to get, the road to it riddled with deadly obstacles and sure death. But along the way, our gallant trio meets wonderful characters and they make enemies but also wonderful friends.
In this story, we see more clearly into the personalities of our main characters. It becomes clear that both Kadmeion and Bright are young, handsome, and have a way with the ladies. Bright is especially an inveterate flirt which often saves the day. I also became hooked on Old Bony Blue eyes himself, and hope to see him in future books. But the character that really surprised me, was Furgo. At the end of the road, it is a tale of friendship and loyalty and magic!
I really like this series. I love the bare and subtle language, the simplicity and complexity of the characters, and the almost seductive tone that is yet so innocent and earthy. I highly recommend this series.
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Old Bony Blue Eyes Clockpunk Wizard Book 3 edition by Lita Burke Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
I really enjoyed this fantastical read! The quirky characters are full of life, and you can't help but adore them. You root for them through their adventure to retrieve a powerful artifact from a wizard. Everywhere they go they encounter fascinating magical creatures and there is not much human interaction. The plot is clever and keeps you guessing right to the end. Well done!
Enjoyed this Clockpunk Wizard tale. The magical characters, of Bright, a narfleet, and Forgo, a weredog, were wonderfully drawn and fresh creatures to me and I thought very inventive. I like the quest of the Wizard Kadmeion to find the book of Dragon Lore with the help of these two unique assistants. Loved the challenges they faced and the powerful quartet of dragons that stood in their path. Well done. Excellent read.
I must confess that the only reason I find myself venturing into Clockpunk is purely because of this author. Lita Burke is a phenomenal writer and I have previously enjoyed the Tredan’s Bane series. In a frighteningly unpredictable world containing dragons, wizards, harpies and wereboy’s, the characters of Kadmeion and Bright are so full of morality that it is refreshing. They are good men, in a world full of challenge and hazard. The storyline involves a quest and a few errands of mercy which draw the reader in and make them accepting of the bizarre circumstances that beset the companions. This novel is well worth a read, being both light hearted and entertaining and as always, very well executed.
Old Bony Blue Eyes by Lita Burke is the second book I've read in the Clockpunk Wizard Series, and, once again, I was drawn in and delighted by the author's imaginative world of wizardry. Wizard Kadmeion sets out on a mission, on behalf of a dragon, to obtain a copy of a rare and powerful book of spells. The catch is that the book belongs to Sir Death. Undeterred, Kadmeion and his magicked and magical assistants, Furgo and Bright, set out on a dangerous path that takes them on a visit to Lady Luck and eventually across the River Styx for a visit with Mephistopheles. Ms. Burke's creativity infuses the book with daring adventure and song. Fans of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell and other magical fare will enjoy reading Old Bony Blue Eyes and the rest of the series.
Lita Burke's Old Bony Blue Eyes is an entertaining story set in a richly inventive fantasy world. Though this is the third entry in Burke's Clockpunk Wizard series, it is admittedly the first I have read. Thankfully, Burke has done a wonderful job of making the story accessible to newcomers to the series.
The story starts by plunging the reader into an exciting fight between Bright, wizard Kadmeion's half-elf clockworks magician assistant, and a Goon sent by Lady Betrayal to collect on a favor owed her by Kadmeion herself. After traveling by airship to meet with Betrayal, Kadmeion, Bright, Furgo(Kadmeion's weredog), and the airship's crew(including a host of fey)are sent on a quest that will pit Kadmeion against Death himself, Old Bony Blue Eyes, in a game of chance. Will Kadmeion win access to the item Betrayal has sent him for, or will he spend the next five years of his life in servitude to Death?
The story moves at a brisk pace with very few lulls along the way. Burke displays a mastery of witty humor and dialogue, giving her writing a fun, lighthearted feel. However, she also proves she can adeptly pull a complete 180 and go straight for the heart when necessary. I especially enjoyed all dialogue involving Kadmeion. His personality bears a perfect blend of sarcasm, wit, and obliviousness. For having no concept of how humor works, Kadmeion provides plenty of laughs.
Burke also is amazing at keeping the story from becoming bogged down by details, giving the reader just what they need to imagine the world she has created, a trait highly lacking in many modern fantasy books. That's not to say that she hasn't created a fully realized world; Burke has obviously taken her time to create a unique world full of interesting characters and proves to have a solid grasp on how things work in it. She just has the whole "show, don't tell" concept down pat.
When I first started Old Bony Blue Eyes, I felt it mainly targeted younger readers, namely young adult. However, the further I got into the story, I began to see many of the more adult themes and concepts woven throughout Burke's prose, making the story appropriate for a wide variety of ages while still keeping it entertaining for adults(well, for me, at least).
There are a lot of unique ideas in this story. Casting magic through song is a novel spin on typical fantasy magic systems. I love the concept of an island-filled world that is traveled by airship, though I wish there were more instances of exploring this aspect(to be fair, maybe the first two books have more of this).
I feel that the end of the story could've used a greater sense of danger for the protagonists, especially after the deadlier threats faced earlier on in the book. Part of this is because Kadmeion has a tendency to recognize opportunities that may present themselves if things do not go as planned. The climax is clever and fun, but it lacked a little in tension for me.
But don't get me wrong, Old Bony Blue Eyes is a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I would recommend it to any fans of the fantasy genre looking for a fun, exciting adventure. Burke has created an amazing world that I will definitely be visiting again soon when I have time for the first two entries in the series.
Having recently reviewed Ephraim’s Curious Device, you all know that I am a fan of Lita Burke’s clockpunk stories. It is not the type of fantasy where trolls, elves, dwarfs, and assorted warriors are in constant sword-fight mode trying to destroy an evil, world-conquering dark lord. This series is a lighter, more whimsical fantasy. It reminds me of the old Jack Vance Lyonesse trilogy which is now out of fashion but is a wonderful series. Here, the magic and the characters are the focus.
The magical trio of Kadmeion, Bright, and Furgo must make good on a promise made to the golden dragon Betrayal, who wants a magical book of dragon lore for a spell that will help her get a boyfriend! Of course, the book will be near impossible to get, the road to it riddled with deadly obstacles and sure death. But along the way, our gallant trio meets wonderful characters and they make enemies but also wonderful friends.
In this story, we see more clearly into the personalities of our main characters. It becomes clear that both Kadmeion and Bright are young, handsome, and have a way with the ladies. Bright is especially an inveterate flirt which often saves the day. I also became hooked on Old Bony Blue eyes himself, and hope to see him in future books. But the character that really surprised me, was Furgo. At the end of the road, it is a tale of friendship and loyalty and magic!
I really like this series. I love the bare and subtle language, the simplicity and complexity of the characters, and the almost seductive tone that is yet so innocent and earthy. I highly recommend this series.
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