The Scarab Path by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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Ladies, gentlemen, and insect-kinden of all forms, brace yourselves for an adrenaline-pumping escapade with "The Scarab Path." The fifth installment in Adrian Tchaikovsky's buzzing series, Shadows of the Apt, weaves together a tale that's sweeter than honey and sharper than a wasp's sting.
Picture this: Collegium, a city with more battle scars than a street-fighting mantis, is trying to get back on its six legs. Meanwhile, our beloved Cheerwell Maker is emotionally entangled like a fly in a spider's web. Ghosts of her past keep giving her that eerie feeling, like when you think there's a bug crawling on you, but there's not. But wait, it's not just her; even the mighty Wasp Empress seems to be channeling energies darker than a dung beetle's lair.
Enter stage right - Thalric, the dashing ex-spymaster, who knows a thing or two about the Wasp Empress's sinister antics. Assassins buzz around him like mosquitoes at a summer barbecue. Ah, but that's not all. This gallant beetle - and, of course, the wonderfully tangled Cheerwell - find themselves on an expedition to an ancient city surrounded by desert. Here, beetles dwell, but they're not your typical tech-savvy kinden. Plus, scorpion hordes are just itching for a showdown. Talk about bad timing.
Thalric and Cheerwell, a.k.a the ultimate bug-busting duo, are neck-deep in an intricate web of warfare, soul-searching, more sexual tension than a praying mantis couple, and shady plots that would make any spider proud. Expect chitin-rattling battles, ancient mysteries, and beetles who just don't care for the latest gadgetry.
"The Scarab Path" is like a roller-coaster ride through an anthill - full of twists, turns, and that feeling of “What the ant-hill just happened?” The sands of ancient secrets are ready to part, and you, dear readers, are invited to scuttle along on this enthralling adventure.
So grab your antennae, strap on your wings, and dive into a world where being called a bug is a badge of honor. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves a good wing-flapping, jaw-dropping, antennae-quivering story.