Servant of the Shard

by R.A. Salvatore
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Good Books rating 4.17
Fantasy, Political, Military, Adventure
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  • ID: 8383
  • Added: 2025-12-21
  • Updated: 2025-12-21
  • ISBN: 9780786954681
  • Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
  • Published: 2009-06-23
  • Reviews: 3

In the gritty underworld of Calimport, Artemis Entreri, a master assassin, finds himself entangled in a web of ambition and danger. As his sponsor's schemes grow more reckless, Entreri is drawn into a path that echoes that of his most despised foe. Meanwhile, drow leader Jarlaxle ascends from the depths of Menzoberranzan with seemingly peaceful intentions, only to be consumed by the malevolent power of the Crystal Shard. As his own allies turn against him, Jarlaxle must seek an unlikely savior in the man he intended to enslave. /n/nServant of the Shard is the first installment in the Sellswords trilogy and the fourteenth book in the Legend of Drizzt series, offering a rich blend of political intrigue, dark fantasy, and high-stakes action. The novel delves into the complex dynamics between its characters, exploring themes of power, loyalty, and redemption in the sprawling Forgotten Realms universe.

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The StoryGraph · 2025-12-21
great 4.00

The book is a classic Salvatore work, featuring great characters, epic fights, and magical elements. It's a highly enjoyable read.

This reviewer praises the book as a classic Salvatore work, highlighting the great characters, epic fights, and magical elements. They appreciate the inclusion of dragons, elves, and drow, which adds to the richness of the story. The reviewer finds the book to be a highly enjoyable read, with a good balance of action and character development. They particularly enjoy the intricate schemes and betrayals that drive the plot forward. The reviewer also notes the well-written action sequences and the engaging characters, making it a compelling read for fantasy fans.

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    It's really good. Classic Salvatore.

    Great characters. Great fights. Epic magic.

    Dragons and elves and drow. Seriously, this is a good read.

Night Mode Reading · 2023-09-24
excellent 4.50

The book excels in character development, staying true to the origins of the characters. The intense rivalry between two deadly warriors is a highlight.

This reviewer was particularly impressed with the depth of character development, noting how the book remains faithful to the characters' established personalities. The dynamic between the two deadly warriors is a standout feature, with their rivalry adding a layer of complexity to the story. The reviewer appreciates the intricate details and the authenticity of the characters' journeys. The pacing and the balance between action and character development are well-executed, making for an engaging read. They highlight the epic battles and the nuanced portrayal of the characters, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the book.

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    Amazing character development whilst remaining true to their origins.

    Two deadly warriors, sellswords, killers, against each other.

    The action is well written and the characters are well developed.

The Pluviophile Writer · 2019-04-11
good 4.00

The characters are too interesting to be side characters, and the book does justice to their depth and complexity.

This reviewer is happy that the characters have their own series, as they are too interesting to be left as side characters. They appreciate the depth and complexity of the characters, which are well-developed and engaging. The reviewer finds the book to be a satisfying read, with a good balance of action and character development. They particularly enjoy the intricate schemes and the well-written action sequences. The reviewer also notes the engaging characters and the richly detailed world, making it a compelling read for fantasy fans. The book does justice to the characters' depth and complexity, making it a standout in the series.

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    I'm happy that these characters have their own series as they're too interesting to just be left as side characters.

    The characters are well-developed and engaging.

    The book does justice to the characters' depth and complexity.

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