After surviving an enormous crustacean, a life-and-death fight in Sarenza’s colosseum, and a gamblers’ den with all odds stacked against him, Noor finds himself the new owner of a massive entertainment complex, courtesy of the enigmatic Rashid. Meanwhile, the archer Sirene comes closer to uncovering her family’s past. But among the sands of the Mercantile Free State, some truths are better left buried. Our heroes’ journey into foreign lands has just begun, and they’re about to learn that the nation of merchants has far more lurking beneath the surface than they thought. Scheming oligarchs, ancient golems, and even the return of an old foe—Noor and his companions will need to keep their wits about them lest their remains be forever lost to the harsh, scorching desert. Or as Noor would put it: Prepare for a thrill-packed sightseeing trip with perfect, sunny weather!
👍Worth reading