Ive decided to move this above, so that if you dont want to be spoiled you dont have to be. | Book three, takes it a step further when someone starts killing gods and saints before book four finally concludes with a threat from another country and problems closer to home. It was after the first book, somewhere in the second book, that I realized I should have done reviews for each book. He taught them that they didnt need to be the strongest but that justice always had to win. The only character I felt was underused, especially after Traitors blade, was Trin but well get into that later. I wonder if thats why the Greatcoats dont kneel. They are to him and that is what is important so he will defend her. Falcio puts the country on trial with the ancient orders, and decides to save them. Saint Forza who-strikes- a-blow! This is never implied to be a romantic love, but purely platonic, and I LOVED this. Yet I didnt want it, as much as Falcio didnt want it. The Tailor; A complex mother who wanted to save the world and her son. In Traitor's Blade, a disgraced swordsman struggles to redeem himself by protecting a young girl caught in the web of a royal conspiracy. It makes you want to fight for it even as the whole world is trying to destroy you, and thus it teaches you about valor. She represents all these things but ultimately she is Hope, and if there is a god of Hope it is Aline. 11-16-17, Release date: The Knights who had lost their way: Honor. Another reason to read The Greatcoats series is for the realistic portrayal of women in a fantasy setting. (Falcio knelt in his house as his wife was taken away and later killed, He vowed to never again. While Falcio believes in idealism and Kest values practicality, Brasti is a man of the people and lives for the moment. When they hold a trial, with the orders as witnesses, against the country, I knew that this was the only right move. For those with the courage and bandwidth to launch a bold new reading adventure, weve put together this To see what your friends thought of this book. It ended up being much closer to book two which I loved. If I love a book or simply like a book, you may hate it. She spun the world to her bidding. Everyone there had, if not a parent had. {js=d.createElement(s); Further suggestions might be found on the article's talk page. They are an organization that shows that memory and knowledge, culture, and art are important. AGAIN! I think this may be my favorite out of the three so far. He goes to the people and asks who has served on a jury before. Traitor's Blade is a 2014 swashbuckling novel by Canadian author Sebastien de Castell. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Any book series that could make a stand so greatly, is something I will always recommend. And that is exactly what magic is, something that you may not understand but fills you with awe. Falcio could never be, even when the whole world believes in him, even when its because of Falcios deeds that the people believe in valorous people. He has only one clue: a terrifying iron mask which makes the Saints vulnerable by driving them mad. Sebastien de Castell, Narrated by: To let them be articulated and then to let them go as he did. Kests desire to be the greatest fighter in the world, 4 Complex Fantasy Characters Worth Reading About The Comic Vault, Fantasy Author Sebastien De Castell Reveals New Details About The Greatcoats The Comic Vault, Flights Of Fantasy: Falcio Val Mond Yamato Magazine, Flights Of Fantasy: Brasti Goodbow Yamato Magazine, Flights Of Fantasy: Kest Murrowson Yamato Magazine. The character does what any character needs to do for the plot but, in the end, I cant help but think that any character could have do what Trin did. | It is personified in Aline, both incarnations, as well as her representing justice and valor. When Falcio was dying or tortured or hurt, Kest would be at his bed side. How do you kill a Saint? I just didnt see it coming. Regular price: The Dukes were already looking for ways out of their agreement to put Aline on the throne, After years of struggle and sacrifice, Falcio val Mond, First Cantor of the Greatcoats, is on the brink of fulfilling his dead king's dream: Aline, the king's daughter, is about to take the throne and restore the rule of law once and for all.But for FictionDB is committed to providing the best possible fiction reference information. Its seen in all three of the main characters and plays an important role in the journey they take together. English, Release date: In this book Falcio is tortured and almost dies, and makes it just in time to help Aline and the Dukes who are being betrayed by their Knights. Lets dive right in! Written by Sebastien De Castell, the series follows the adventures of three travelling magistrates who are determined to fulfil the final wishes of their dead king. As I said above, interesting and fun but formulaic. 10 Of The Most Powerful Asgardian Weapons In Marvel History, The 10 Worst Things That Namor Has Ever Done, The Rhyme And Reason Of Etrigan The Demon, Appraising The Relationship Between Red Hood And Artemis, Talia Al Ghul And Her Relationship With The Bat Family, 4 Incredible Italian Superheroes That You Need To Read About, Untangling The History Of Hawkgirl And Discovering What Makes Her One Of DC's Greatest Superheroes. The theme of self-perception and realising you were never what you believed to be is felt throughout the series. I appreciated him and his world. Still overall a very entertaining book. Hope that the world can change. People die, however, and Aline died for justice. As mentioned in the summary, the quest that Falcio was given by Paelis shortly before his death was to find his charoites. You fall in love with the protagonists and want them to succeed and that is the greatest strength of the book. Now churches are looking to protect themselves by bringing back the military orders of religious soldiers, assassins, and (especially) Inquisitors - a move that could turn the country into a theocracy. Now a royal conspiracy is about to unfold in the most corrupt city in the world. They were secondary characters, mysterious, but were the ones who facilitated the spreading of hope and stories of valor. Good people, bad people, poor and rich. The Greatcoats have found the heir to the thronebut now they must keep her alive, against all the odds. !function(d,s,id) words come alive the moment you let them exist. 01-24-18, Release date: It is adventurous and action packed but never sacrifices plot or character in favour of the other. I write this after, but I know that before reading I had no exceptions. Brasti; Of the lead three, Brasti was my least favorite. Ethalia was merciful, wise, and powerful. $31.49 The Greatcoats - legendary heroes, arbiters of justiceor notorious traitors? So far, so formulaic. Themes: Justice; It if wasnt clear Justice is a major theme in this book. Falcio, Kest, and Brasti are Greatcoats, a special order created by the King, who travel the country and uphold the law. Their employer could be lying dead on the floor while they are forced to watch the killer plant evidence framing them for the murder. King Paelis; As we move back into characters, I speak of King Paelis, the king who believed in changing the world. I could list them off but there are many. De Castell injects his female characters with strength, wisdom and folly at the same time. He was a complicated character, as I can tell, but he believed in Falcio. You can love someone without wanting to kiss them or get into their pants. The Dukes were already looking for ways out of their agreement to put Aline on the throne, but with the Saints turning up dead, rumors are spreading that the Gods themselves oppose her ascension. He sounds like he could be a bit of a clich but de Castell is aware enough to not make that happen and his actions are often lampshaded by other characters, Kest and Brasti in particular. Brasti is the most arrogant of the trio, believing himself to be the greatest archer in the world. They are people like anyone else, free to make their own choices, for good or ill. I find myself, [ the branching out of Kest to shielding, Valianas growing role, and Aline's confronting her doubts/demons, [ I'm thinking specifically about the Blacksmith and his masks of infamy - that note that said something like "You'll make her wear it". The character who has the most character development over the course of the series is, undoubtedly, Valiana. They travelled throughout Tristia, empowered by the king to safeguard the rule of law through a combination of legal scholarship, skillful mediation, and, when necessary, armed combat. All Categories In some ways magic is not really magic but technology and scientific achievement, but called magic because the people do not understand it. A carefully orchestrated series of murders that began with the overthrow of an idealistic young king will end with the death of an orphaned girl and the ruin of everything that Falcio, Kest, and Brasti have fought for. The realistic themes are channelled through the characters, with Falcio Val Mond being a very human lead because of how flawed he is. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The Greatcoats as a Philosophy; In all, the Greatcoats represent valor and justice, they spread hope and love. Why Is Namor More Interesting Than Aquaman? Knights Shadow Then something happened that I did not expect. The Dukes were already looking for ways to weasel out of their promise to put Aline on her father's throne - but with Saints turning up dead and Church Inquisitors pushing for control, rumours are spreading that the gods themselves oppose her ascension. }}(document,'script','twitter-wjs'); But even if he can find the killer, he'll still have to face him in battle. Falcio asks Tommers Duchy who would stand with him (Falcio) and Tommer responds. What was the point, he wondered, and in that the themes truly came to light. Refresh and try again. If I was wrong and Kest simply loved Falcio as a best friend or a brother then this point is moot and is essentially a high plus for me (best friends nursing each other and standing to protect each other for ever is a massive plus) but I just felt as if there was more.

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