β Scribed by Fiona McIntosh
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In McIntosh's enjoyable conclusion to her Quickening fantasy trilogy (after Myrren's Gift and Blood and Memory), Wyl Thirsk continues to bravely labor under the "gift" bestowed on him by the witch Myrren at her death, a spell that forces his spirit to inhabit the body of anyone who murders him. Wyl, though hobbled by occupying the body of his dear sister, Ylena, doggedly pursues his quest to kill Celimus, the despotic king of Morgravia, as well as to foil the marriage plans Celimus has for Queen Valentyna of Briavel. Meanwhile, Elysius, Myrren's father, has charged the boy Fynch, "so humble and yet so wise," with destroying the evil magician Rashlyn. Despite a few rough spots where common sense doesn't prevail, McIntosh has taken the notion of body snatching, given it a fresh twist and come up with a winner. (Mar.)
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βVibrant and engaging . . . A fast-paced and enchanting page-turner.β (Kirkus Reviews (starred review) )
βBRIDGE OF SOULS concludes all the adventure, grisly deaths and megalomaniacal machinations in gleeful style.β (Interzone magazine )
βMcIntosh has taken the notion of body snatching, given it a fresh twist and come up with a winner.β (Publishers Weekly )
βHigh fantasy at its best . . . .A fascinating conclusion to an engaging tale of sword and sorcery.β (Romance Reviews Today )
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