![]() ![]() And whilst there’s no actual magic, there’s definitely an atmospheric, other-worldly feel to the entire tale. ![]() I actually like that it’s ambiguous and mysterious, leaving it to the reader’s imagination to recreate what exactly the grand games might entail. After my disappointment about the lack of magic, I came to terms with it. It’s not that – it’s a mysterious game which seems to combine music, philosophy, science and politics. I have to admit I went into this novel expecting some kind of magical sparring along the lines of the Harry Potter Triwizard tournament maybe, or an age-old rivalry along the lines of The Prestige or The Night Circus. It seems to be a point of contention for many readers because – here’s the thing – we never really know exactly what it is or involves. The story is centred around Montverre, an elite academy where the brightest young boys are trained to take part in the grand jeu – an arcane, ancient ceremony which has become the country’s national ‘game’. I haven’t yet read last year’s adult debut from her The Binding, but when I got a chance to try an advanced copy of her new release I went for it.Īnd it did live up to my expectations – in terms of world-building and fantasy terms, at least. There’s something about those elaborate covers and promise of magical alternative worlds that compelled me to try this author. ![]()
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