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Review: The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams

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Hi readers!  I had this book in TBR for years and I regret not having read it sooner, but in the end, I don't really regret it because, when Marta told me that Digital Vintage Edizioni  would be bringing it to Italy, I decided to wait for the Italian release. This book fulfilled many of my expectations so I would start by talking about the strengths which, in my opinion, were the worldbuilding and the characters. So, for the review in Italian, please scroll down.  The great city of Ebora once glittered with gold. Now its streets are stalked by wolves. Tormalin the Oathless has no taste for sitting around waiting to die while the realm of his storied ancestors falls to pieces - talk about a guilt trip. Better to be amongst the living, where there are taverns full of women and wine. When eccentric explorer, Lady Vincenza 'Vintage' de Grazon, offers him employment, he sees an easy way out. Even when they are joined by a fugitive witch with a tendency to set things on fire, t...