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Foundryside

512 pages 2018 Fantasy, Heist Fantasy 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

In Tevanne, reality can be reprogrammed — objects can be "convinced" they're lighter, sharper, or faster through magical inscription called scriving. Sancia is a thief who can feel objects' histories. When she steals a sentient key named Clef, she stumbles into a conspiracy to reshape the world. Magic-as-code fantasy at its most inventive.

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Clean — adventure fantasy.

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Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Ending: Satisfying with series setup
Pacing: Fast

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Inventive Fun Smart Fast

Tropes: Magic as Programming Heist Street Thief Corporate Magic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it a trilogy?

Yes — Founders trilogy (Foundryside, Shorefall, Locklands).

Is the magic system unique?

One of the most original in fantasy — object-oriented reality hacking.

Is Clef the key a good character?

A sentient, sarcastic key who becomes the heart of the series.

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