Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare is a fantasy pick.
Clare does a great job of world building and character development in her newest fantasy sensation. Kel is a lowly urchin until he is brought to the palace of Castellane to be Prince Conor’s body double or sword catcher. There is much intrigue and politics in this city at all levels. Lin is an Ashkar physician. Magic has disappeared from the land except for within the walls of the Ashkar part of the city, but Lin begins a search to help heal her friend. The story keeps moving quickly and you will be left wanting more at the end.
“Sword Catcher” Review
