![]() ![]() ![]() The story is set in the former kingdom of Ixia, which is now a militarist, fascist regime run with a firm but not brutal hand by one Commander Ambrose, who overthrew the former monarch and all of the corrupt magicians in his court. Though there's much entertainment value here, I'd have been more enthusiastic in my final verdict had Snyder provided just a bit more detail to resolve several nagging questions I had about her world and its politics. But there are numerous nitpicks that pepper the plot, to put it politely. Her storytelling in this maiden effort is solidly engrossing, and the novel promises good things to come from her in the future. Poison Study is a nifty little tale of intrigue featuring a worthy protagonist that makes for a commendable debut for Maria Snyder. Book cover art by Phil Heffernan, design by Monika Krzewska. ![]()
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