But you'll see why they're important as the book builds and builds, to be a fast-paced, romping adventure story. And the exciting plot I mentioned! I'd agree with other reviews on audible that the first few chapters don't rush. it actually makes me jump up and down with excitement when I tell people about it. I'm a huge fantasy fan, but having an author who is willing to challenge the old, poorly thought out gender and sexuality tropes of the genre, but without making that the whole story. So getting to know the people that they are and understanding their variety of loves, lusts and desires adds to the exciting plot immeasurably. The characters she draws are always complex, flawed and so likeable (unless she doesn't intend for you to like them). Jen Williams is such a wonderfully inclusive author and I don't think I can shout enough about how much I love that. All the elements I loved from the Copper Cat series were there. I'm a huge fan of Jen William's previous trilogy, the Copper Cat Trilogy, so I was excited to get this new book, starting a new trilogy, in a new world.

Jen Williams is an underrated star of British fantasy. For the Jure'lia are coming, and the Ninth Rain must fall. But not everyone is willing to let the Eboran empire collapse, and the adventurers are quickly drawn into a tangled conspiracy of magic and war. Even when they are joined by a fugitive witch with a tendency to set things on fire, the prospect of facing down monsters and retrieving ancient artefacts is preferable to the abomination he left behind. When eccentric explorer Lady Vincenza 'Vintage' de Grazon offers him employment, he sees an easy way out. Better to be amongst the living, where there are taverns full of women and wine. Tormalin the Oathless has no taste for sitting around waiting to die while the realm of his storied ancestors falls to pieces - talk about a guilt trip. The great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Jen Williams, acclaimed author of The Copper Cat trilogy, featuring The Copper Promise, The Iron Ghost and The Silver Tide, returns with the first in a blistering new trilogy. Epic fantasy for fans of Robin Hobb and Jay Kristoff's Nevernight. The first in a blistering new trilogy from Jen Williams, acclaimed author of British Fantasy Award-nominated Copper Cat trilogy.

The ninth rain by jen williams