ROBERT JACKSON BENNETT is the author, most recently, of the Divine Cities trilogy, which was a 2018 Hugo Awards finalist in the 'Best Series' category. The first book in the series, City of Stairs, was also a finalist for the World Fantasy and Locus Awards, and the second, City of Blades, was a finalist for the World Fantasy, Locus, and British Fantasy Awards. His previous novels, which include American Elsewhere and Mr. Shivers, have received the Edgar Award, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Phillip K. Dick Citation of Excellence. He lives in Austin with his family.
A TIME, PASTE, VULTURE, AND THE VERGE "BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF 2018"
PICK "An absolutely riveting secondary world fantasy...I felt
fully, utterly engaged by the ideas, actually in love with the core
characters for their differences and the immensely generative
friction between them, and in awe of Bennett's craft. I went to bed
late reading it and woke up early to finish it. A magnificent,
mind-blowing start to a series I'm hungry for."-- Amal El-Mohtar,
New York Times Book Review "An excellent first novel in what
promises to be another home-run series for Bennett [featuring]
expert writing, complicated and distinct characters, and an
intriguing, deadly, wonderful new city where reality can be
shuffled like a deck of cards, provided you can justify it."
--Tor.com "An epic, breathtaking novel that's as much cyberpunk as
it is fantasy...Bennett lays out a fantastic story ladened with
fantastic characters, but it's his take on magic that stands out
here."--The Verge "Bennett is endlessly inventive, equally adept at
conjuring Tevanne's world and magic and Sancia's troubled heart and
mysterious past, not to mention a robust cast of secondary
characters. Even when it's dark, this story is a joy." --Vulture
"Funny, exciting, pacy and gory, this terrific novel promises
greater things to come." --Daily Mail
"A compelling treatise on power and its misuse." --The Guardian
"Magic-plus-industrialization with a grimy feel, [featuring] a
distinctive setting and a novel technology of magic." --The Wall
Street Journal "Fun, thought-provoking, and wondrous...combines the
action scenes and snarky banter of a summer blockbuster with the
complex characters and keen-eyed societal critique of an
Oscar-winner."--Fantasy Faction "A sparkling entertainment...the
genre-bending story starts at a run and never lets up." --Barnes &
Noble Sci-Fi & Fantasy "Foundryside's main material elements --
stinking canals, chatty keys, neurotic locks -- aren't your typical
fantasy trappings. Bennett wields them with great charm and
apparent ease in order to communicate the novel's core concerns:
the unfairness of inherited power and the addictive quality of
wealth." --Nisi Shawl, The Seattle Times "An imaginative epic that
is a reading delight." --SFF World "A stunning fantasy [from] the
endlessly inventive Bennett...a crackling, wonderfully weird blend
of science fiction, fantasy, heist adventure, and a pointed
commentary on what it means to be human in a culture obsessed with
technology, money, and power."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Mona Lisa meets The
Matrix...A grand entertainment [that] inaugurates another series of
imaginative, thoroughly idiosyncratic fantasy novels."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The diverse, multifaceted
characters, meticulous world building, and complex interhouse
conflicts will draw readers into this new, action-packed fantasy
series."
--Booklist (starred review)
"Intricate worldbuilding, fascinating magic, and engaging
characters. More please!"
--Felicia Day, New York Times bestselling author of You're Never
Weird on the Internet (Almost) "In Foundryside, scriving magic is
the cheat code to reality, and Bennett is a master gamer. A
refreshing look at magic--featuring a heroine every reader will
root for--from one of the smartest writers I know."
--Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Demon
Cycle "Inventive, immersive, and thrilling, Foundryside is a
fascinating look at how our best intentions can be corrupted--and
how wickedly awesome and terrifying gravity belts can be. Do
yourself a favor and pick this up."
--Kevin Hearne, New York Times bestselling author of The Iron Druid
Chronicles "Fast-paced, intelligent, and fun with a fantastically
cool magic system. I can't wait to read the next one."
--Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage trilogy "Foundryside
pulls you in with fast-paced heists, then knocks you down with its
innovative magic system. Fun, thoughtful, and thrilling from cover
to cover, it's sword-and-sorcery meets computer programming."
--James L. Sutter, co-creator of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game
"Bennett spins a marvelous tale reminiscent of Sanderson.
Foundryside is a gripping story with clever characters, intriguing
plot, and spectacular worldbuilding."
--Charlie Holmberg, author of the Paper Magician series "The best
epic fantasy of the year is also the best cyberpunk of the year.
How often do you get to say that?"
--Dan Wells, author of I Am Not a Serial Killer
"An irresistible, fast-paced adventure that welcomes even
non-fantasy fans into its pages, unveiling a remarkable world of
magic and intrigue. With non-stop twists, a compelling cast of
characters, and an innovative magic system, Foundryside is an
altogether terrific read."
--Sebastian de Castell, author of The Greatcoats series
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