Matabar 3

A Progression Fantasy Epic

By: Kirill Klevanski

Narrated by: Adam Stubbs

The Metropolis still guards its secrets, but the shadows of the past are closing in on Ardan Egobar.

Behind the bloody events that shook the capital of the Empire of the New Monarchy stand forces whose true faces remain hidden—and now the last of the Matabar must look into the very heart of the conspiracy.

Will he have the strength, the cunning, and the loyalty of his friends to unravel someone else's game before it is too late?

In a city where every step may be your last and an ally may prove to be an enemy, Ardan will have to make a choice that means more than he can possibly imagine.

The story of a young man whose fate has become entwined with the fate of an entire Empire continues.

From Kirill Klevanski, the bestselling author of Dragon Heart, comes book 3 of this epic new Progression Fantasy adventure about a young wizards rise to power, featuring a detailed magic system, expansive world-building, slow-build power progression, epic action, and unforgettable characters.

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justs meh

so slow progression same story as book 2 needs to move on to expand to something fresh

Amazing!!

This series captivated me from beginning to end. The storyline is incredibly intriguing, layered with so much depth and emotion that every chapter pulls you in deeper. Just when I thought I knew where the story was heading, another unexpected twist or turn left me surprised and wanting more. The writing itself is absolutely beautiful — poetic in the way it flows, vivid and powerful without feeling forced. It’s rare to find a book that combines excitement, mystery, and such elegant storytelling so effortlessly. Can't wait for the next book!

Good but can be better

Great narration, no problems there. The story is also overall great and I'm looking forward to book 4. However, the pacing at times is just obnoxiously slow, and mr. author's tendency to go off on long tangents only compounds onto this pacing issue. My biggest issue though is probably Tess. She's like a video game NPC

this is my favorite series

no author is close with the poetry of words, the suspense of decision, and the action of adventure. Arden is so flushed that I can relate to him without skinning away the inconsistencies.

Good fun, tad to many long descriptions

Overall its quite good like the rest of the series, but it really messed up the ending, making it hard to follow

Still loves to describe things way to much then one could ever need, some people like that, i find its awful and disruptive to its narrative.