For years she has trained in the sacred arts of death, learning countless ways to deliver victims into her god’s embrace.
When the story begins, Pyrre is still an acolyte, twenty-five years old and pledged to Ananshael-the God of Death. This book stands alone from the others, and is a prequel of a sort, taking place in a distant corner of the Annurian Empire. But even if you haven’t read The Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne, this book would make a splendid introduction to Staveley’s work-especially if you want to get your feet wet with something that has a less intimidating page count before taking the plunge into the full trilogy. Just who is Pyrre? Where did she come from? What is it about her god that inspires so much of her love and loyalty? If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, then this book is for you. Whether she was ally or enemy, it was hard to tell, but clearly, the imperturbable priestess of Ananshael was one capable, dangerous woman. When we first met Pyrre Lakatur, she was shrouded in mystery. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own.īrian Staveley returns to the world of The Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne with this new standalone novel starring one of the most intriguing characters from his debut trilogy.
I received a review copy from the publisher. "A complex and richly detailed world filled with elite soldier-assassins, mystic warrior monks, serpentine politics, and ancient secrets." - Library Journal, starred review, on The Emperor's Blades Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne The Emperor's Blades The Providence of Fire The Last Mortal Bond Other books in the world of the Unhewn Throne Skullsworn At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.Book Review: Skullsworn by Brian Staveley
Pyrre’s not afraid to die, but she hates to fail, and so, as her trial is set to begin, she returns to the city of her birth in the hope of finding love. And if she fails to find someone who can draw such passion from her, or fails to kill that someone, her order will give her to their god, the God of Death. For to complete her trial, Pyrre has ten days to kill the seven people enumerated in an ancient song, including “the one who made your mind and body sing with love / who will not come again.” Pyrre isn’t sure she’s ever been in love. At least, she will be once she passes her final trial. Schwab, New York Times bestselling author From the award-winning epic fantasy world of The Emperor’s Blades … Pyrre Lakatur is not, to her mind, an assassin, not a murderer-she is a priestess. Brian Staveley’s new standalone, Skullsworn, returns to the critically acclaimed Chronicle of the Unhewn Throne universe, following a priestess-assassin for the God of Death.
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