![]() Alec is somewhat naive but he's also capable, Seregil is a talented Jack-of-(most)-trades but never comes across as an overpowered Swiss army knife. They feel realistic, but at the same time display room for growth through the story. The primary strength of the book lies in the characters, especially Alec and Seregil. However, I liked how the book organically depicts sexuality and gender roles (gay and bisexual characters are unremarkable, and women have regular access to combat and political roles), and I would definitely recommend the book for someone looking for some old-school fantasy derring-do. ![]() Ultimately, the book didn't come together for me-I didn't hate it, but I was distinctly unimpressed by the prose and I was thrown by pacing issues with the plot. When Seregil rescues Alec from a noble's dungeon, he takes the boy on as his apprentice, and the novel follows the two as they make their way to the Skalan city of RhÃminee where they become involved in political machinations against the queen. Luck in the Shadows, the first book in Lynn Flewelling's "Nightrunner" series, introduces us to Alec, a young hunter, and Seregil, a charming thief and spy. ![]()
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