The blackfire blade by James Logan
Review: The Last Legacy – Book Two
The second installment of The Last Legacy series once again follows the adventures of Lukan Gardova — an anti-heroic, reckless, and stubborn aristocrat with a taste for wine and trouble.
‘A thousand of card games, drinks, and bad choices’. As the son of Lord Gardova, a renowned scholar of the ancient Phaeron civilization, Lukan finds himself entangled in his father’s mysterious legacy.
While the first book, The Silver Blood Promise, centered around Lord Gardova’s mysterious death and Lukan’s perilous journey through the corrupt city of Saphrona — involving gleaners, princes, and a secret key to a hidden vault — this new chapter takes us to the frigid lands of Korslakov. There, Lukan embarks on a gripping quest to uncover his father’s final message.
This sequel moves at a brisker pace than its predecessor, with a more cohesive and engaging storyline. It’s the kind of book you simply can’t put down. I particularly appreciated the well-drawn characters, tight plot, and subtle nods to T. Kingfisher’s Clockwork Boys through its artificers and constructs.
Logan’s writing style remains rich, fluid, and elegant. Lukan feels like a flawed, more human version of Indiana Jones — a once-privileged noble whose love of wine and unguarded curiosity lead him into surreal, often dangerous adventures. His companions, including Flea — a sharp, streetwise girl from the slums of Saphrona (she reminds me a bit of Arya Stark!) — and Ashra, the world’s greatest thief, add depth and vibrancy to his journey of redemption.
Will book three finally explore a romance between Lukan and Ashra? I certainly hope so.
An engaging story, compelling characters, and superb prose — The Last Legacy: Book Two is a must-read.
Highly recommended.
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