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Seeker's Mask
| Title | Seeker's Mask |
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| Date | 2025-07-05 21:18:13 |
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| Link | Listen Read |
Desciption
Jame has found and been reunited with her ten year older twin brother Tori. Now all she has to do is find a place for herself among the Kencyrs that are following her brother. This is not quite as easy as it sounds. For, if you remember, Jame has not grown up in the normal Kencyr lifestyle. When she is placed in the Women's Halls and is expected to change and become a normal quiet Kencyr lady, it is the Women's Halls that undergo the changes. For when you have Shadow Guild Assassins, ghosts, strange beings, and other characters from your past after you, it is rather difficult not to want a weapon, instead of a sewing needle, in your hand. Soon Jame and Jorin, her blind ounce, are on the run again, trying to stay one step ahead of the danger.
Review
I do not know what Hodgell puts in her cereal, but I want some! The third installment of the series focuses upon Jame, with one bizarre adventure per chapter, followed by a short interlude where we follow Tori, her brother. The world building is the forte of the series for sure, and Hodgell gives us a surreal experience in that regard. We also ready faced a city where the gods walk the streets, and the strange Perimal Darkling haunts the world at its edges. We have had Jame transported into netherlands/dreams/history where she faced all kinds of trials and tribulations. Just wait, however, for Hodgell is just getting started here!The last installment ended with Jame finally hooking up with her brother Tori, the young ruler of the Kendar host, which came to this world 3000 years ago. Not knowing what to do with her, he sent her to an old riverland fortress to be properly schooled in female etiquette for Jame is a highborn after all. So, this starts with Jame being forced to wear a pencil skirt so tight one must hop down stairs and all kinds of other indignities. Well, her independence kicks in and she leaves, but into the winds of a 'weirding'. Now, weirdings happen from time to time, with a strange fog/mist that transports people and objects, including here an entire compound, with Jame inside!Welcome to a land where the trees walk, fish speak, a massive snake-god lives in the Silver river (or maybe not), bizarre magic, people with strange abilities-- the list just goes on and on! Part of me really loved this-- Hodgell's imagination just blew me away! Another part struggled a bit as Seeker's Mask tore along at a relentless pace giving new surprises with every page; it took some serious concentration at time! Do not expect a 'typical' fantasy here, but do expect to be amazed with the wonderous world Hodgell created.
