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Nether Light (The Feyrlands Collection) Kindle Edition

by Shaun Paul Stevens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

*** SPFBO FINALIST 2020 ***


A world punished by a dark imprisoned magic.

When refugee Guyen arrives in the land of his enemy, he knows he will fight, but soon falls down a well of wonder and improbability as a mysterious power invades him. And when his brother falls ill to the same deadly force, he will only save him if he can master his newfound abilities.

A gritty, heart-wrenching tale of high magic and high stakes, loves lost and friendships gained, set in an oil-lit, 18th century world.

Epic Fantasy for fans of Patrick Rothfuss, Brandon Sanderson, Neil Gaiman, Mark Lawrence, V.E. Schwab, Ed McDonald, Brian McClellan. Please note: This book contains mature themes.

PRAISE FOR NETHER LIGHT
"A refreshing change to your usual fantasy affair."
"World building doesn't get much better than this."
"Awed me with rich imagery and fascinating concepts."
"A truly magical tale that I would recommend to all fantasy lovers, especially those seeking themes that resonate with modern day concerns."

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  4. Publication date
    May 27, 2020
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Extract from book - Carmain, Sendal's northern capital
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B088C593RV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pitt Norton Publishing (May 27, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 27, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.1 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 658 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Shaun Paul Stevens

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Born in London in 1972, Shaun spent his formative years in the shadows of the dreaming spires of Oxford, before moving to Nottingham, where he graduated university with a degree in English and Media.

Navigating a path through music, art and the internet, writing came calling and he found himself ensconced in alternate realities and gritty fantasy worlds. He has written several books to date.

Shaun now lives in Brighton, on the south coast of England, with his patient family and ungrateful cat, generally being a nerd.

Find out more at shaunpaulstevens.com

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  • Hanna
    5.0 out of 5 stars An Oil-Lit Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
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    Nether Light follows Guyen, a young biracial man who is shipwrecked upon Sendal shores. Upon arriving in the city proper, he and his twin brother Yemeylan are thrown into Sendal’s working caste system, where people are given employment based on their Talents.

    This oil-light epic fantasy series feels like walking through the world as Daniel in Frictional Games’ Amnesia: The Dark Descent. This dark world, lit by harsh sodalamps and adorned with the 18th century’s iconic tricorne hats, hosts a decaying magic. Citizens are inoculated with a Concoction at birth to Bind them against a creeping pandemic that causes madness and turns them into creatures (the Unbound) that resemble the Grunts that haunt Daniel so.

    Guyen, who is of Krellan and Sendali descent, struggles to survive in a country where his heritage is looked down upon. Upon getting his Binding tested to receive his Sendali citizenship, it is discovered that he is Purebound: he is naturally resistant to the maddenings. He is shipped off to the Devotions, where he studies to become a Bindcrafter and seek the cure for Yemeylan, whose Binding is weakening and risks losing his citizenship and mind.

    Magic system nerds will surely be intrigued by Faze, the magic Guyen stumbles to learn alongside his other studies. Although Nether Light doesn’t dive too deeply into a hard magic system, it is hinted that there is surely more to come in additional Bindcrafter books.

    Should you pick up this book?

    This book will delight those who love delving into a fantasy world, Nether Light will be sure to satisfy. It is a slow burn novel that takes its time to reveal the true plot, which binds Guyen into politics, fantasy science, and the fate of the Binding. It is a leisurely stroll through the world as told through the eyes of a young foreigner.

    Readers who enjoy The Stormlight Archive and who long for additional Flintlock fantasy will enjoy Nether Light. The slow pacing and exploration of Guyen’s daily life early on in the book will deter some readers, however, through Guyen the reader learns of the world and what is at stake.

    Nether Light is a delightful independent book by Shaun Paul Stevens that catapults it above many other independent fantasy books by the virtue of its impressive worldbuilding.

    For those who prefer a faster-paced story, but who are interested in the Bindcrafter universe, readers may check out Deliverance at Van Demon’s Keep, which follows a Ranker named Kiprick. Kiprick must rescue miners who are trapped with Unbound, who have infiltrated the mine.
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  • SueB
    4.0 out of 5 stars Dark fantasy set in a world of Faze energy magic
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2022
    Nether Light is the story of Guyen, a biracial refugee who has powers connected to Faze energy, a magical force running through the Feyrlands, where this fantasy story is set:

    “the lifeblood of the universe. The energy which makes the world.”

    Faze energy can be used to power certain artifices and also can be manipulated by certain people like a form of magic. The exact way it functions is never really described, however, which gives it a fairly mysterious feel.

    The world-building in this novel is comprised of really descriptive prose, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and is of epic proportions. The early part of the book follows twins Guyen and Yemelyan and their parents escaping war, fleeing Krell across an ocean to Sendal, Guyen’s mother’s homeland, a country hostile to their race and where they must struggle with assigned employment, treated as second class citizens and with contempt. It is only really when Guyen is taken to the city of Carmain that the actual story begins – just under a quarter of the way into the book. I do feel this book would benefit from some of the earlier scene-setting chapters being cut or made into a separate prequel novella, and Guyen reaching the city earlier. The early chapters are well-written and interesting, but I felt like the real bones of the story hadn’t begun yet, and I was proved right. As soon as we reach the city the action becomes so much more intriguing and the characters he meets are more compelling and fleshed out.

    “If Makers Gate was Carmain’s heart, the sprawl of streets and buildings extending from it were its veins and arteries. Cranes and steeples dissected the skyline, shrouded in acrid grey smog despite the sizzling day. As the hour struck, bells pealed in every direction, the hollow clangs of church bells overpowering tinkling chimes from public buildings and grand houses.”

    When Guyen reaches the city of Carmain we are introduced to the character of Mist, who I loved in Servant of the Lesser Good which takes place after the events of Nether Light. Mist is feisty and fun, her sass made the pages in which she featured the most compelling parts of the book for me. She proves to be a really useful companion to have in a sticky situation with her talents as a cold-hearted assassin:

    “That settled it, the girl was a psychopath. Badge. Certificate. Straightjacket. But that was all right when she was on your side.”

    There are some pretty dark scenes in this novel, particularly a torture scene which I found a little hard to read. Poor kind-hearted Guyen really can’t catch a break and everyone is out to get him, either because of his immigrant appearance or to use him as a pawn in various plots and schemes where he always seems to come off worse than anyone else. Even when he goes to the aid of Ariana, who is being propositioned by a lecherous old pervert, he doesn’t receive any gratitude.

    Guyen gets mixed up in the politics around Binding – a process whereby all children are injected with a serum which helps to determine their skills and assigns them a role in life. This was a fairly intriguing concept especially when some people who were “Unbound” began to descend into madness. People also appear to begin losing the Binding and Guyen is hopeful that he might be able to find a cure for this while working on a cure for his brother, who has fallen into a coma.

    There are a lot of threads in this novel which are not all that necessary to the main plot and therefore cause some confusion while reading. I feel if the story was tightened up a little more it would be unputdownable. As it is, I found it highly enjoyable and appreciated the humorous touches which are interspersed through the narrative. There is also a significant surprise towards the end and a final battle filled with plenty of excitement and peril for those who enjoy the darker style of fantasy!
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  • Esther M
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant fantasy book. Great character development. Long, but worth it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 11, 2020
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    Fantasy is my favourite genre and this didn't miss the mark. I loved the overall plot, the character development and the world that SP Stevens created. There were some really interesting unique fantasy elements to this, and although the first part was very detailed, by the end you felt that you really had a good idea of the world and all of the issues with binding etc. I particularly loved the court scene and really the last few chapters built to a great climax. Would love to hear more about Guyen's future exploits. Highly recommended.
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  • Kindle Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars Oh so boring
    Reviewed in Germany on June 16, 2020
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    i really wanted to like this book, but there is no storyline and the hero is so dull and he just goes running around and the uninteresting events repeat and repeat, and where is the substance and why should I bother? gave up after an heroic half. Sevenhundertsomething pages want to be filled, and this is just swill.
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  • toby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Read Indeed
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2020
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    A fantastic book throughout, great characters, a thought out world, exciting plot with many twists made this a very exciting read, I had trouble putting it down and ended up staying up very late so i could finish the last quarter in one sitting. Mr Stevens managed to tackle some very good issues within the book without resorting to standardised tropes of this genre. I could go on, but instead you should read it.
    I eagerly await the any future stories from this very promising author.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2020
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    I really enjoyed reading this book despite it not being my normal genre. It's a dark, gritty story with wonderful descriptions that make it a compelling read. I'm looking forward to the next book.
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  • Mark
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great debut novel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 2, 2020
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    Fast paced, entertaining with a well imagined world and interesting characters! Looking forward to book 2 :)
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