#2 Doctrine of Labyrinths

The Virtu

Sarah Monette
4.03
3,112 ratings 177 reviews
Felix Harrowgate was a dashing and powerful wizard until his former master wrenched Felix’s magic from him and used it to shatter the Virtu—the orb that is the keystone for the protection and magic of the wizards of the city. Felix has painfully clawed his way back to sanity, and his only chance to reclaim the life he once knew is to repair the seemingly irreparable—to restore the Virtu. Mildmay the Fox was an assassin and a cat-burglar—until a curse caught up with him and his life changed forever. Haunted by death, his leg damaged by the curse that should have killed him, he does not know what awaits him in Mélusine, but for good or ill, his fate is tied to Felix’s, by blood…and by magic. On their journey, Felix and Mildmay will encounter friends and enemies old and new, vengeful spirits and ancient goddesses. They will uncover secrets better left buried. But nothing can prepare them for what awaits their return: Felix’s former master, the cruel and decadent wizard Malker Gennadion…
Genres: FantasyFictionLGBTQueerM M RomanceMagicRomanceGayScience Fiction FantasyAdult
439 Pages

Community Reviews:

5 star
1179 (38%)
4 star
1118 (36%)
3 star
593 (19%)
2 star
160 (5%)
1 star
62 (2%)

Readers also enjoyed

Other books by Sarah Monette

Doctrine of Labyrinths Series

Lists with this book

Luck in the Shadows
Captive Prince
Magic's Pawn
Best Fantasy Books with Gay Main Characters
1218 books • 2606 voters
Captive Prince
Captive Prince: Volume Two
Luck in the Shadows
Best Gay Fantasy Romance
838 books • 1582 voters
Luck in the Shadows
Cut & Run
Fool's Errand
The Song of Achilles
Luck in the Shadows
Kushiel's Dart
LGBTQ Science Fiction and Fantasy
2029 books • 1925 voters