# Sword Catcher: The Chronicles of Castellane, Book 1

Sword Catcher: The Chronicles of Castellane is the first book in Cassandra Clare’s epic fantasy series. It follows Kel, a body-double sworn to protect Prince Conor, and Lin, an Ashkar physician, as they become entangled in a conspiracy in Castellane.

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- Rating: 4.3 / 5
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## At a glance

- Opens The Chronicles of Castellane, following Kel and Lin as their lives intersect amid court intrigue and criminal power.
- The story combines magic, a body-double sworn to protect a prince, and a conspiracy with potential consequences for the kingdom.
- The listing gives a substantial 624-page read in English.

## Pros

- The premise brings together court politics, magic and two protagonists from sharply different positions in society.
- A clear starting point for readers interested in beginning The Chronicles of Castellane.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Tor UK
- Publication date: 30 April 2024
- Edition: Main Market
- Language: English
- Print length: 624 pages
- Reading age: 18 years and up
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 1529001382
- ISBN-13: 978-1529001389
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 880 g
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 5.6 x 24.2 cm

## Before you buy

- Customer feedback describes the pacing as divisive. Some find the story moves quickly, while others say it takes time to pick up.

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking a long, English-language epic fantasy with magic, court intrigue and multiple central characters.
- Readers starting The Chronicles of Castellane at its first book.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a short read or a plot that moves quickly from the opening.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the twist-filled storyline, engaging characters and writing style as strengths. Pacing is less consistent for readers, with some finding it fast-moving and others saying it takes time to build. That difference may matter if you prefer an immediate start, while readers open to a slower setup may be more comfortable with the book’s 624-page length.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the engaging characters and writing style.
- Positive themes: The storyline is described as interesting and full of twists and turns.
- Mixed feedback: Pacing draws mixed reactions. Some readers find it fast-paced, while others say it takes time to pick up.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Sword Catcher about?
Kel is made the body-double of Prince Conor and sworn to protect him. Kel’s story intersects with Lin, an Ashkar physician, as they are drawn into a conspiracy in Castellane.
### Is this the first book in a series?
Yes. The listing identifies it as Book 1 of The Chronicles of Castellane.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 624 pages.

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## Images

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