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Series Review: The Kingston Cycle by C.L. Polk

Greetings and welcome to Reviews That Burn: Series Reviews, part of Books That Burn. Series Reviews discuss at least three books in a series and cover the overarching themes and development of the story across several books. I'd like to thank longtime Patron Case Aiken, who receives a monthly shoutout. This episode discusses The Kingston Cycle by C. L. Polk.  Full Audio Here    In an original world reminiscent of Edwardian England in the shadow of a World War, cabals of noble families use their unique magical gifts to control the fates of nations, while one young man seeks only to live a life of his own. Magic marked Miles Singer for suffering the day he was born, doomed either to be enslaved to his family's interest or to be committed to a witches' asylum. He went to war to escape his destiny and came home a different man, but he couldn’t leave his past behind. The war between Aeland and Laneer leaves men changed, strangers to their friends and family, but even after...

The Realms of the Gods by Tamora Pierce (The Immortals #4)

Changeless by Gail Carriger (Parasol Protectorate #2)

Bone Weaver by Aden Polydoros

Emperor Mage by Tamora Pierce (The Immortals #3)

The Ferryman by Justin Cronin

Soulless by Gail Carriger (Parasol Protectorate #1)

Early February Reviews (2023)

Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk

Wolf-Speaker by Tamora Pierce (The Immortals #2)

Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews (Aurelia Ryder #1)

Travelers Along the Way by Aminah Mae Safi (Remixed Classics #3)

Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce (The Immortals #1)

Paladin's Hope by T. Kingfisher (The Saint of Steel #3)

Late January Reviews (2023)

So Many Beginnings by Bethany C. Morrow (Remixed Classics #2)