I Read Books: The Curse Of Chalion
There’s a curse and a kingdom filled with intrigue and our hero Cazaril, newly returned from captivity after the wars finds himself charged with teaching (and guarding) a princess. So far, so epic fantasy. But Bujold’s way of wrapping the theology into the conspiracies and those into the personal lives of the characters is absolutely unimpeachable. Cazaril, a reasonable man, tries to find reasonable solutions to the problems, but is constantly having to instead act on faith and believe in miracles and magic.
It’s loosely based on Isabella of Castile, though very loosely so even if you’re big on the formation of Spain you’ll not be too spoiled.
Anyway Bujold is good, this book is good, you should read it.
Read This: For a smart fantasy novel in which everything is just a touch better than usual, and the characters much better
Don’t Read This: If fantasy medieval Spain sounds ugh
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