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Reviewed by Jamie Michele for Readers' Favorite
In Crown of Caphedra by Ian Robert Ross, Olen Kierk, a disillusioned former soldier, finds himself caught in the deadly power struggle following King Ramis’s death. When Denn Wellum is abducted during a violent raid by Marshal’s Men, supporters of Prince Ramid, Olen embarks on a perilous mission to rescue him from the chaotic capital city. As Olen navigates a city fractured by factional violence and political intrigue, he faces rival factions backing Prince Ramid and Queen Ravon, the Faith of the Pillars clergy-supported candidate. With allies Livet and Baressa, Olen confronts hostile soldiers, mercenaries, and criminal gangs while uncovering deeper conspiracies. Denn’s capture triggers alliances and betrayals, forcing all involved to prepare for a looming civil war that will decide Caphedra’s fate.
Crown of Caphedra by Ian Robert Ross is a spectacular story where individual decisions echo across broader landscapes and ripple outward. Ross has so many spinning plates, but never drops a single one. The Karaval-Kierk feud isn't merely lore; it actively shapes Olen’s present choices and endangers innocent lives. Personal grief is everywhere and is grounded in the same societal breakdown that makes the Peahen a hub of resistance. Suspense is one of the most refined tools in Ross's box, and is at its very best when in the hands of the Faith of the Pillars. There is magic in the story, but here it feels like it's not just a dogma. Ross makes it appear charged and almost civic-theocratic in power. I don't think it is a coincidence that a thorned-crown wearing effigy is prominent, and this symbolism does not end with death, but has a transference of magical legacy, which is superb. But everything about this book is, and I am excited to see how Ross expands on it. This is first-class writing! Very highly recommended.
