The Sigil
by Shakeil Kanish, Larissa Mandeville
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Pub Date Mar 04 2021 | Archive Date Apr 21 2021
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Description
Lake’s brother Devlin was murdered right in front of him. Simply because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Or was he? Why, then, does Lake think Devlin knew he was going to die before they ever set foot in the gas station that night? As he obsesses over his brother’s death, Lake begins to uncover a hidden world full of forbidden magic and growing danger. Now he’s stuck, caught between the world that his brother was meant for and his own. Lake is beginning to realize that no one and nowhere is safe.
Nova Rathers may not be especially powerful in the Mage world but she makes up for it with a magical bag of snacks and a body constructed by the Gods to slay. Desperate to be more than her lineage, she finds herself teamed up with a group of misfits and, in her mind, the weakest creature of all - a gida...a powerless human. Together, they start to unravel the lies that built their world and continue to hold it hostage. Nova’s last year at Breyburn Academe was never going to be easy but she had no idea that it could ever get this bad.
Lake, Nova, and their newfound friends are about to find the truth behind what has been hunting them. But knowing is only half the battle. Even if they survive, will the rest of the world remain standing?
Advance Praise
"The Sigil is a dark New Adult Fantasy that hit me in the feels early on, and didn’t let go until the very end, with a gripping plot, intriguing characters that I was able to cling onto, and an interesting, if not very dark, magic system and world.'
“I loved him with every ounce of my being! Didn’t you read it in the journal? I did everything I could to help him. I wanted to give him the closure he needed. When he died, I wanted to die…”
This whimsical LGBTQ fantasy novel will captivate you from start to finish. It encompasses a variety of genres; easy to read and addicting to follow. Sci-fi? Check. Romance? Check. Fantasy, thriller, action? Check, check, check. No matter your preference, The Sigil will leave you wanting more. "
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9781950722723 |
| PRICE | $1.99 (USD) |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Fasya P, Reviewer
When I read this book is the combo between The Descent and The Magicians it intrigued me immediately!
It's been a while since I read a book about magical school and I did enjoy this book a lot! I'm gonna break down my plus-minus with this book. Warning: this book is pretty gory!
- Characters:
I like that the protagonist Lake is a black gay man. I think it's pretty rare to see that in a fantasy book (or fiction book in general). I like that each core characters, Lake Knox Nova Stone, have different distinct personalities. I do really love Knox a lot and his protective demon Jabeya. <spoiler>I almost scream myself at night when I read Knox is dying and turned into a Neth</spoiler>
- Magic system:
I like the idea of using magic (faeri) with writing sigils. Kinda reminds me of The Mortal Instruments though. The author explained how the magic works as the story progresses and not just dumping everything at the same time, so we reader doesn't get confused.
- Dual POVs:
I usually love multiple POVs but I only prefer Lake's and I think Nova's is unnecessary.
- Plot:
There are some time jump or weird inconsistencies. I get that I read an eARC and this book is still in the editing process. <spoiler>When the first time Lake went to the school through a portal, he left a note for his parents that sounds a little alarming even though he stated that he is fine. Don't his parents will be a little freakout? I mean after they lost Dev, and suddenly Lake left. But when Lake back from the school after McHugh wiped his memories, their parents said they need time as well and plan to go on vacation like it's not big of a deal and not asking any questions when they see Lake back home. But then the Mom went crazy and begged him not to go when Lake about to leave to he said school.
Also, Dev decision to stay with his family even after he knows that will die seems a bit off. If he loves his family, doesn't it better for his family to know that he left them and leave the mundane life but safe and sound rather than see him dead? Also, the school is known to have a gala where kids that have humans (gida) as their parents can get them invited to the school. Meaning if Dev left, he could still see his family here and there. If the council is afraid that gida will expose them, they have that flower kind of thing that can wipe memories.</spoiler>
The last 20% is intense and I honestly did not ready for the ending!!! The cliffhanger is killing me. I need the sequel now!
❗Thank you to the author for giving me the ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review❗
Lorna R, Reviewer
I hadn't read anything like this in some time but really enjoyed reading this book, I found it to be well paced and written. An enjoyable read overall
Crossroad Reviews ~, Bookseller
I think the one thing this book has going for it is the world building. It comes alive on the page and becomes a part of you. This story was fantastic and readers both apart of the LGBT community and those that are not are going to love this one!
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