The Son of Lubrerum

Read Time: 2 Minutes

After sneaking in a quick re-listen of Firefax to get myself familiar with the world again, I was keen to dig into this. The Son of Lubrerum continues the saga of the Firefax family, a feared clan of assassins whose personal rivalries can drag entire nations into conflict.

Picking up right aftrer from the events of the first, the colonies appearing close to victory before events take a sharp turn. As the war reignites, Vergara balances large-scale historical events with the smaller, more personal struggles of the Firefax family. Plenty of action throughout (they are a family of assassins after all), and the family dynamics were just as an engaging part of the novel, giving it that well-rounded and well-crafted feeling as the first.

One of the standout features, like in the first book, is the amount of historical detail woven into the narrative. Vergara clearly has a strong interest in the period, and the book is packed with references to eighteenth-century politics, military campaigns, treaties, languages, and historical figures. Despite the alternate twists introduced by the Firefaxes’ involvement, the setting still feels rooted in its era.

The action scenes are well written and easy to follow, and the descriptions throughout the book do a great job of bringing both the characters and locations to life. Vergara has an almost lyrical, very lush tone at times that adds so much depth. Even during quieter moments, it was easy to picture the world Vergara has created.

The only challenge I had was keeping track of the cast. There are a lot of characters, alliances, and shifting loyalties at play, and I occasionally found myself checking my notes to remember who was who. Whether that’s a result of the story’s ambitious scope or simply my brain at the time of listen, I’m not entirely sure, but it’s something worth mentioning. I generally keep copious notes while listening so have lots to help keep me on track.

Vas Eli once again delivers a strong narration, helping distinguish a large cast of characters and keeping the story moving at a good pace. His smooth, easy to voice makes for an easy listen, with no production issues or mistakes that I noticed.

Overall, The Son of Lubrerum is an entertaining blend of historical fiction, family drama, and action. It expands the world established in Firefax while continuing the story of one of the more intriguing families I’ve come across in historical fiction. With one book left in the trilogy, I’m interested to see how Vergara brings the Firefax saga to a close.

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