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Those Brave Foolish Souls from the City of Swords Yarnsworld Book 3 eBook Benedict Patrick

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Those Brave Foolish Souls from the City of Swords Yarnsworld Book 3 eBook Benedict Patrick

This, the third book, in the Yarnsworld series was yet another amazing ride.  Though this one seems to have a bit more harsh language in it, it still delivered where it counts; a mighty fine story.

I enjoy the way the author weaves a tale, and has elements from previous books, in all the stories.  Benedict Patrick has created a wonderful world, that is easy to read, and pleasantly addictive.  You cannot seem to put his stories down.  I’m always looking for more time to read them.

The characters are well developed and there is no wasted words within these novels, which I like.  Those Brave, Foolish Souls from the City of Swords is full of sword fighting and boastful, brash Bravadori, men and women that live by the sword.  This story, as his others, has the feel of being something different.  I enjoy that feeling.  Well-written and entertaining.

4.25 of 5 Stars (rounds to 4)


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Those Brave Foolish Souls from the City of Swords Yarnsworld Book 3 eBook Benedict Patrick Reviews

I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.

If you like folktales, mythology from other cultures, and a bit of swashbuckling adventure, this might be the book for you! This book explores folklore from Mexico and Central America, following various masked swordsmen as they strive to find their place in the world.
 
The setting is heavily influenced by Mexico and Central America. The characters and locations are named with a distinctly Spanish flair, and the culture even takes siestas each afternoon.

This book accomplishes a lot of worldbuilding in a very smooth and concise manner. Espadapan, or The City of Swords, is full of masked swordsmen known as Bravadori. Legends tell of their heroic exploits, but many of the Bravadori fall short of these idealized tales. There are other notable groups within the city, such as the pious Queen's Brides and the outcast Shaven. The world's magic takes the form of Knacks, where everyone develops an uncanny talent for something they do regularly.

What about that monster on the cover, you ask? Without going into too much detail, there are supernatural beings near the City of Swords, and they are not particularly happy that their land has been invaded. Several of these creatures are downright creepy and different from the monsters that often appear in traditional fantasy.

There are three main POV characters. Arturo is a young, idealistic man who has developed a Knack for swordsmanship and wants to make a name for himself in the City of Swords. Yizel was once a respected Bravador, but fell from grace and is now a lowly Shaven. Crazy Raccoon the man, the myth, the kind-of-an-asshole legend .All of these characters were all well-written and enjoyable to read. The author has definitely improved significantly in writing compelling characters.

When Arturo arrives in Espadapan to make a name for himself among the Bravadori, he's surprised to find the reality of the sword fighters does not live up to the legends. He stumbles into one unfortunate situation after another, until he finally hears of a nearby town in desperate need of help. Excited to finally get the chance to prove himself and live up to his idealized version of the Bravadori, he sets out on the adventure of a lifetime.  

The most unique aspect of any of the Yarnsworld novels is the in-universe stories that take place between each chapter. This book features tales heard in the taverns of Espadapan, ranging from the monsters of the Wildlands to the heroic exploits of long-dead Bravadori. These serve to build the world and ultimately play an important role in the plot.

The prose is fairly straightforward and there are a few editing errors throughout the book, but overall the novel is very polished for a self-published book. The pacing is consistent and the novel is short, making this a book you could easily read in a few sittings.
 
Overall, this was a highly enjoyable read. I had a lot of fun with it, so while it might not be the most polished book I've ever read, it definitely deserves five stars.
Another fantastic addition to Mr Patrick's growing world. While different from the other Yarnsworld novels, Benedict is able to shift flawlessly to a tale of action and adventure. Somehow, City of Swords feels more true than most other novels, telling the real story of how legends are born.
Really Good book. I liked it way better than book 2, it was more Grim-Dark which is what I like. I'm looking forward to more YarnsWorld Tales.
At the most, mediocre. 2.5 stars max - I couldn't honestly round up. The world is really thin, only one of the main characters is consistent and somewhat makes sense. I really have to stop buying books just because they are on sale...
At first I didn't like the book even though it was well written. I just wanted to get through it so it wasn't another unfinished ebook. The ending changes all that. With what for me was an unexpected twist the whole story comes together and characters that before didn't make sense became understandable. If you can get through it is worth the time and ends very well.
The best way I can describe it is The Magnificent 7 + Three Musketeers + Lies of Locke Lamora + 100 Years of Solitude. Benedict's knocked this one out of the park.
This, the third book, in the Yarnsworld series was yet another amazing ride.  Though this one seems to have a bit more harsh language in it, it still delivered where it counts; a mighty fine story.

I enjoy the way the author weaves a tale, and has elements from previous books, in all the stories.  Benedict Patrick has created a wonderful world, that is easy to read, and pleasantly addictive.  You cannot seem to put his stories down.  I’m always looking for more time to read them.

The characters are well developed and there is no wasted words within these novels, which I like.  Those Brave, Foolish Souls from the City of Swords is full of sword fighting and boastful, brash Bravadori, men and women that live by the sword.  This story, as his others, has the feel of being something different.  I enjoy that feeling.  Well-written and entertaining.

4.25 of 5 Stars (rounds to 4)