Zivan reviewed The Manticore's Secret by Samit Basu (Gameworld, #2)
Reminiscent of the very early Discworld novels, but dark, very much the middle of a trilogy.
4 stars
This is definitely a second book in a trilogy. Don't expect to be able to stop here. I've already got The Unwaba Revelations on my shelf.
We learn more about the universe and the forces that shape it. There are many mysteries and revelations that illuminate events from the first novel but so many forces are plotting behind the scenes it can be hard to follow.
But the important bit is the breaking of the fourth wall and the satire of the fantasy genre. It's reminiscent of the very early Discworld novels, but dark.