𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸: Ironbound 📚
𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿: Andrew Givler ✍️
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Ironbound launches readers into a richly imagined empire where power is measured in iron, blood, and choice. Andrew Givler builds a fascinating magic system centered around Cor Hearts – mysterious artifacts that grant power at a terrible cost and explores what ambition does to both individuals and families.
Castor is a compelling protagonist. He is intelligent, curious, and torn between duty and desire. His internal conflict gives the story emotional weight, especially as the Sententia approaches and the political stakes escalate. The academy setting, brutal trials, and Roman-inspired worldbuilding feel immersive without being overwhelming.
What truly stands out is the moral tension surrounding power. The book asks hard questions about success, sacrifice, and whether greatness is worth losing yourself. With sharp prose, vivid action, and a steadily rising sense of dread, Ironbound is a strong start to what promises to be a thoughtful fantasy series.
- 𝗠𝘆 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 5/5
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