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The Sword Of Happenstance
A Fantasy Novel by Steven Brust & Skyler White
Subgenres & Tropes:
- Fairy Tale Fantasy,
- Quest Fantasy,
- Framed Story,
- Social Justice Fantasy
This book is for you if you're into...
- Fantasy quests with fairy hats and too many witches
- Playful wordplay mixed with real questions about power and fairness
- Stories told by adventurers to their grandchildren
From two masters of fantasy, comes a charming tale of a prince who wasn't, a king who shouldn't be, a fairy who was also a hat, and an inappropriate number of witches.
In The Sword of Happenstance we meet group of young adventurers who ask questions that change their world. By the end of the journey you will be asking these same questions yourself. The king is an imposter, ruling a society that is neither fair, nor equitable. There are expectations about who can rule, who can love whom, and who can use magic.
Steven Brust and Skyler White have created something truly unique in this wonderful little book. Suitable for young adults, but sophisticated enough for a mature audience. Filled with puns and wordplay, but with a real heart and an important message. A parable for our world, but never preachy. The Sword of Happenstance is a rollicking good time. Fans of the Neverending Story will love the narrative style as the participants tell their grandchildren about their remarkable adventure and they changed the world for the better.
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