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Cast in Fury

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Book 4 in the Chronicles of Elantra fantasy series by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Sagara

When a minority race of telepaths is suspected of causing a near-devastating tidal wave, Private Kaylin Neya is summoned to Court—and into a PR nightmare. To ease racial tensions, the emperor has commissioned a play, and the playwright has his own ideas about who should be the focus…

But Kaylin works her best magic behind the scenes, and though she tries to stay neutral, she is again drawn into a world of politics…and murder. To make matters worse, Marcus, her trusted sergeant, gets stripped of his command, leaving Kaylin vulnerable. Now she's juggling two troubling cases, and even magic's looking good by comparison. But then nobody ever said life in the theater was easy…

Originally published in 2008
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Release dateJun 13, 2016
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Michelle Sagara

New York Times bestselling author Michelle Sagara writes as both Michelle Sagara and Michelle West; she is also published as Michelle Sagara West. She lives in Toronto with her long-suffering husband and her two children, and to her regret has no dogs. She can be found @msagara on Twitter or http://msagarawest.wordpress.com

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is the fourth book in the series and takes place almost immediately after the last book, Cast in Secret. Each book seems to have a theme. The first, Cast in Shadow was about the life and struggles of the main character Kaylin Neya and her relationship with Severn, her sort-of adopted older brother. The second, Cast in Courtlight examines the Barrani race and their customs. The third, Cast in Secret examines the Tha'alani race and their history. This book examines the Leontine race, where we get to meet Marcus's pridlea (his family) and we gain more insight into Marrin's life before she founded the Foundling Hall (an orphanage).

    Again this story is based around Kaylin's love of children and the fact that she will do anything to protect them but this doesn't take anything away from the story. There wasn't a lot of character growth in this one (but then we've had quite a lot in the other books) other than Kaylin finally being able to keep her mouth shut, stopping herself from getting into (most likely, more) trouble.

    Through the markings on her body Kaylin seems to be tied to the Old Ones who created the races and is thereby connected to the races themselves. It looks like the author maybe looking to set Severn up as an 'appropriate' love interest for Kaylin despite the brotherly relationship she has with him, on the otherhand Nightshade seems very interested but Kaylin does her best to ignore it which is probably for the best.

    Overall this was another interesting read with a lovely ending. The world, races and characters that the author has created are so detailed and intricately woven together with natural character growth and plot progression, make this series seem so realistic. I hope we get to read more about the Dragons next and maybe even meet the Dragon Emperor himself.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Now to the next audiobook.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Plot:4 1/2 stars
    Characters: 4 stars
    Style: 4 stars
    Pace: 4 stars

    I think this one had almost too much going on, and suffered slightly from it. Constantly switching between threads of plot made it a bit tedious. Still, an enjoyable read anyway.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    It's not bad enough that she's econded to the imperial palace to provide cultural input on a play (and not get eaten or otherwise noticed by the Dragon Lord - or the librarian). No, Kaylin Neya's bad day is only just beginning. Marcus, her Leontine Hawk sergeant, and the closest thing Kaylin has to a father figure, stands accused of murder, the Tha'lani are being threatened by an angry mob, and an infant under her protection is slated for death. Finally, instead of being a mostly passive observer who blunders along saying and doing exactly what she pleases, Kaylin actually appears to have a brain in her head. The plot is tight and suspenseful and riddled with dry humor, and the whole book is entertaining. I didn't want to put it down, and I was very sorry to reach the end.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    This is the fourth book in the Cast series by Michelle Sagara. Last I read there are going to be five books in this series. This was a great book and really added to the series.In this book Kaylin finds out that Hawk's Seargent, Marcus, has been accused of murder. On top of this after stopping the tidal wave from destroying the city; people fear the Tha'alani more than ever. Kaylin and Severn are assigned to work at the palace with the Imperial playwright to help him write a play that will help the populace to understand the Tha'alani better. Kaylin is again run ragged as she tries to help Marcus and help protect the Tha'alani.This was a good book for this series. Maybe not my favorite of the series, but you find out more about Kaylin's potential. Severn was steadfast in his support of Kaylin and Sanabalis continues to be a favorite character of mine. You learn a ton about the Leotine race in this book; I really enjoy that race and was happy to learn more about it. I was a bit disappointed that more time wasn't spend with Nightshade as he is another one of my favorite characters. Kaylin actually matures some in this book and grows as a character so that was nice to see.Overall this was a well-written, fast-paced fantasy-adventure. It was heavy on intrigue and magic. I enjoyed it a lot and look forward to reading the next book in the series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    "Cast in Fury" is the fourth book in the Chronicles of Elantra by Michelle Sagara. Sadly for us, the next book isn't out yet! It's due to come out later this summer though, so hopefully I won't have to long of a wait to get my hands on it, because I love this series! While I'm waiting I've ordered the first book in another series she's written, so we'll see how that goes.In "Cast in Fury" Kaylin is thrown into a PR nightmare, which is an awkward situation for her considering she's never been known for being the most diplomatic person around. After seeing the Tha'alani go out to face the tidal wave in the last book, the people of the city believe that instead of trying to stop the wave as they were really doing, the Tha'alani were invoking the wave to destroy the city. Now the Imperial Playwright has been ordered to write a play that will help ease the tension.Unfortunately Rennick, the playwright, really has no clue what the real situation was like, nor does he really have any understanding of the Tha'alani. Kaylin and Severn understand the Tha'alani better than most, and they were directly involved in the situation with the tidal wave, so they've been sent to Rennick as advisers. A job that will not be easy.To make life even more complicated their beloved Leontine Sargent has been arrested for murder. Worried about the closest person she's ever had to a father, Kaylin begins to investigate, and finds a tangled web that will take all her skill to unravel and stay alive at the same time.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    The fourth in Sagara's Elantra series, this one focussing on the Leontines. Kaylin's sergeant, the only Leontine in the Hawks, has been arrested for murder. He admits to the killing, but it's more complicated than that. Meanwhile, tensions against the Tha'alani are running high after the near-tsunami in the previous book. Kaylin and Severn are detailed to help the official court playwright create a play to defuse tensions.Entertaining and thought-provoking, with some unusual fantasy races. Even the dragons and elf-analogues are far from the stock/stereotypical fantasy tropes. And Kaylin's growth through the course of the series is very real.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Another good solid outing in this series, and the best to date. This book would struggle to stand completely alone despite the author's avowed intent to let it do so - half of the book is dealing with consequences of "Cast in Secret" and the fear that the tidal wave caused. The remainder is an in-depth look at the Leontines and their society which looks for a long time like it's going to not tie up with Nightshade, but inevitably he makes an appearance although he is neatly worked in and is an interesting and reasonable addition to the story rather than being forced into it.Kaylin also grows a little, both in maturity and in understanding what she might be able to do - and character development in the space of a week-long plot is an unusual thing but quite nicely handled too.I'm looking forward to the next book, no doubt about that.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    I've enjoyed reading the books in Michelle Sagara's Elantra series - I find the various races and characters intriguing (especially the Barrani). Cast in Fury is the fourth and latest book in the series, and in which the Leontine race is largely featured. I did miss seeing more of some characters from the previous books, especially Lord Nightshade - though he does appear in this book briefly. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I have a strong bias in favor of Michelle Sagara West's books. All of them. That said, I feel that this volume in the Chronicles of Elantra series is lighter weight than the earlier books and that this series is lighter than her other series. On the other hand, I did complete reading it within two days, so it clearly captured my attention. It may help to know and like cats to engage with the Leontine population, which is the focus of this story. I enjoy the other populations as well. They are none of them trite, nor is her danger zone.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This episode begins with Kaylin seconded to the Imperial playright because of her familiarity with the Tha'alani. The Emperor wants the playright to write a play to make the rest of the citizens of Elantra fear the Tha'alani less. They are pretty scary because they can read minds and ferret out anyone human's secrets. Of course, doing so is painful for them and not something they would ever choose to do.Since Kaylin has recently gotten over her fear of the Tha'alani when she learned more about their history, she is the ideal candidate for this job. Or she would be if she didn't resent the fact that this job keeps her from investigating when Marcus Kassan - her Leontine Sargeant and who adopted her into his pridelea when she was an orphan child hanging around the Hawks - is accused of murder and jailed.This book lets us get to know a lot more about the Leontines. It has to do with their history and their creation story. It also has to do with a baby that Kaylin helped deliver that everyone wants dead. Kaylin has a thing for babies and isn't going to let anyone kill an innocent baby no matter what danger he potentially poses.The story is filled with tension and action and battles with evil forces. It is also an opportunity for Kaylin to learn more about herself.The narration by Khristine Hvam was excellent and well paced. I loved her distinct voices for each character and they way she made them come to life.