For one, it’s a single POV tale – told from Ennek’s point of view – and it’s focused in one place and time. I wouldn’t classify it as an epic fantasy, per se. It kicks off the story of Prince Ennek and a slave named Miner, which continues in “Flux” and concludes in “Equipose.” It’s been a long time since I had the chance to read a good fantasy tale, and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. “Stasis” is, first and foremost, an other-world fantasy in a medieval world that has a few modern conveniences (running water, for one). The cover is gorgeous, but like the story itself, it hides many secrets. I went in not knowing what to expect, other than that it was a fantasy about some guy named Ennek.
Stasis is the first book I’ve read by Kim Fielding. If Ennek is to save Miner, he must explore Praesidium’s deepest secrets as well as his own. Though now a successful portmaster, Ennek grew up without much of a purpose, unable to fulfill his true desires and always skating on the edge of the law.īut he is also haunted by the plight of one man, Miner, a prisoner for whom Stasis appears to be a truly horrible fate. Ordinary criminals become bond-slaves, but the worst punishment-to be suspended in a dreamless frozen state known as Stasis-is doled out by the wizard and reserved for only the most serious of traitors.Įnnek is the youngest son of Praesidium’s strict Chief.
Praesidium is the most prosperous city-state in the world, due not only to its location at the mouth of a great bay but also to its strict laws, stringently enforced.
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