Renegade's Magic [SEP] series
Renegade's Magic
Renegade's Magic is a book by Robin Hobb, the third in her "Soldier Son Trilogy". The book follows Nevare, protagonist from the previous two novels, Forest Mage and Shaman's Crossing. Forced to hang for his alleged nefarious crimes, Nevare finally embraces the magic within himself and escapes. The battle between his Gernian and Speck identities is a central feature of the novel, highlighting themes such as loss of identity, and the impact of colonialism on native populations.
Plot.
The
glacial pacing of the story.
Taxonomy.
"Renegade's Magic" details the story of Nevare Burvelle, a boy with magical powers. His world is also filled with other people who have a degree of magical prowess, and the world surrounding them generally regards the use of magic or possession of the ability as the "norm". The novel can therefore be defined generally as an immersive fantasy novel (in which magic is an inherent part of the world), as opposed to (for example) a portal