Shadowblade

Spellmonger: Legacy and Secrets, Book 3

By: Terry Mancour, Emily Burch Harris

Narrated by: Fiona Hardingham

Length: 20 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

A heroic young thief and her family fight against the darkness that threatens the entire land in the riveting final volume of this fantasy adventure saga.

An increasingly talented and skilled shadowthief, Gatina of House Furtius—known in more rebellious circles as the Kitten of Night—continues her covert work in the ongoing struggle against the vile usurper Count Vichetral. Vichetral's dominion over the duchy of Alshar has grown ever darker, with slavery now legal and vicious gangs brutally enforcing his will.

Their enemies infiltrating even the Shadow Council in the hunt for Gatina and her family, Gatina's father decides to meet with the mighty Sea Lords and discover if any are willing to join the effort to take down Vichetral. The voyage also offers Gatina a chance to learn about her distant relatives, who wield their power amidst the waves, and to enhance her facility with her very own, newly forged shadowblade.

But danger can follow across water as well as land. And Gatina soon finds herself in a desperate battle from which the winner will sail away as the vanquished sinks into the briny deep . . . forever.

The Spellmonger: Legacy and Secrets trilogy introduces a younger Gatina, the Kitten of Night, as she comes into her own as a shadowmage.

©2024 Terry Mancour, Emily Burch Harris (P)2024 Podium Audio

Gatina's Back!

It is too early to give away much of this story, but for those of us who love Spellmonger books, this one is well worth listening to, or reading, or both. It is YA, but fills in Gatina's back story up until a month or so before she meets Rondal at the Shrine of the Eight Bells. In addition, there are several passages that add to her mystique, and those are worth knowing as well. She is a complex character, and readers will come away with an understanding of how she came by her complexity. I am a very pleased reader and listener.

Excellent

Hopefully a book 4. Enjoy these characters and the story that is part of the bigger story. The sailing stuff was great.

realized it was a tack on (back ground story) after I bought it.

I understand it's a book based on the female mc. Yet I associate this series with john lee's voice. Not a fan of the narrators voice or pronunciations.

The sneakiest girl in the world!

I just love all of these books, this is another installment that does not disappoint! I don’t know how they do it, but this team of authors keeps churning out gems. I am so glad I found the Spellmonger series and this an excellent spin off. Filled with adventure, humor, lore, and all the magic to charm us fantasy lovers into wanting more and more. I love learning more about Katina’s journey and there are some very interesting tidbits here that flow so naturally with the other books in this realm. Loved it and highly recommend! Every book in the spellmonger series is a must for a fantasy reader.

Loved it! ❤️

Love all three shadowmage books.
And I loved the narrator as well, she really captures the characters.

a bit disappointing

I love the Spellmonger series. it is far and away my favorite. unfortunately this isn't the best offering. it's a bit dull. It is also lacking some parts of the story I was really hoping to hear. it comes off as a set up for future books and not it's own story.

Great conclusion

I just love the way it all gets pulled together in the end. It gives more context for her obsession with Randal.

Keep them coming!

This series add such an appreciated depth to the spellmonger universe! Can’t wait for the next one!

too perfect

I can't wait for the next one. I really enjoyed this book and series and I'm envious of all of you getting to listen to it for the first time.

They’ve done it again

This writing team blends action and magic so seamlessly. The narrator brings her own flavor to the mix and I loved every minute of listening.