![]() ![]() ![]() Whilst reading the books is as smooth as butter, it is Islington’s use of drama that further pushes the reader to turn its pages. The contrast of the rich world with the steady, streamline prose is one that pushes the reader forward at a fast, slick pace. Rather than using Tolkien as a comparison point, it would be more accurate to say that The Licanius Trilogy draws more inspiration from authors like Robert Jordan with its world design, and Jim Butcher or Brandon Sanderson with its direct prose style. Whilst it would be easy to say this is another work inspired by Tolkien, Islington’s prose and pacing harkens closer to more modern and contemporary authors of the genre. Islington’s story begins its pacing with the classic adventure archetype seen in many fantasy novels throughout the years. This simple premise sets into motion a series of events that feel wholly familiar to fantasy readers whilst delivering on twists and turns throughout the story. Book One, The Shadow of What was Lost, introduces our lead protagonist, Davian who discovers he is an Auger in a prejudicial world, twenty years after the war that overthrew the Augurs and their followers. ![]() The Licanius Trilogy by James Islington is an adventure fantasy trilogy published by Orbit Books. ![]()
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![]() ![]() The book is set to be released next week, but readers have started taking preorders. The first five books are Hlomu The Wife, Zandile The Resolute, Naledi His Love, Iqung and Mess. The End is a book based on what comes after the five books of the Zulu brothers’ love story. Mbalenhle Mavimbela and Dudu Busani Dube-Image Source(Instagram/MbalenhleM) Given that Mbalenhle won’t be coming back on the show, but the two are still close speaks volumes about how connected the two are. However, in Mbalenhle Mavimbela, Dube found his muse, and they have a close relationship on and off-screen. The Wife cast has a special relationship with Dudu Busani Dube, and they have nicknamed her their mother. The series’ cast was better than most people expected, and Mzansi loved how each was perfect for his part. The books have been well received in the country, and when news broke out that there was going to be a TV series adapted from the books, they asked on social media about the actors Mzansi wanted to play the roles. Hlomu series by Dudu Busani-Dube 5 primary works 5 total works Book 1 Hlomu the Wife by Dudu Busani-Dube 4. ![]() ![]() Dube is a writer loved and glorified among the South African fiction writing club, and she served readers with five books that followed the love lives of a fictional Zulu gang of brothers. Dudu Busani Dube The End Is The Last Book In The Hlomu Series. Dudu Busani-Dube is the author of the popular Hlomu series of self-published novels, being Hlomu the Wife, Zandile the Resolute, and Naledi his Love, which has sold tens of thousands of copies. ![]() ![]() ![]() Winner of five Tony Awards-including Best Play-and the Oscar for Best Picture, Amadeus is a modern classic, weaving intrigue, comedy, suspense, and music into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. 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