
Rating: 4.75⭐️
What a fantastic piece of fantasy storytelling! This is one of my favorite series and Fabiano has become a autobuy based on the superiority of his work on this series.
It’s not often I find myself reading novels that I find just so satisfying on multiple levels that I can recommend to many ages of readers, but this author and series is one of them.
I mean how often do you hear someone say that a writer has made math, precision, economics, and the basics of trade absolutely gripping and part of a fascinating magical system and storyline? Fabiano does this time and again here and throughout the series.
He’s building systems and exploring new areas just like his characters, Marcus and Felix, have been building up in skills and abilities for their craft and innovation.
And as with new areas, new challenges and opportunities for growth and innovation.
Drama too. With Prince Adrian and his two bodyguards, a mysterious Kingdom and its ruler of a nearby country in need, and a political crisis that needs the help of our two Glyphwrights, this is a quietly mesmerizing tale.
I did think the ending resolution was either exactly right or too quick. I’m thinking about it still.
I do love how each book ends with every one returning home, watching as their beloved small town comes into view, knowing that each one they love will be waiting for them. And a new future will emerge.
It’s lovely and warmhearted. Exactly what we want for these characters we’ve come to care for.
None of these stories are standalone books but build upon the one before.
I highly recommend reading them all. Excellent work and fantastic storytelling.
A highly recommended read. Just amazing work by the author.
Cover design by Jacqueline Sweet Design
The Glyphwright Chronicles (4 book series):
- Ink & Intent #1
- Wards & Measures #2
- Trades & Treaties #3
- Vision & Venture #4 – April 8,2026
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Trades & Treaties: The Glyphwright Chronicles – Book 3
Blurb
Marcus thought infrastructure work was complicated. Then someone made it political.
The Northern Kingdoms ask for help with their failing ward networks. Prince Adrian volunteers Fairwind & Penwright for the job: redesign everything to work with local materials instead of expensive imports. Except the imports aren’t expensive by accident. Someone’s price-gouging essential supplies, and they don’t want competition.
Marcus’s merchant instincts see the pattern: economic sabotage wrapped in a supply chain monopoly. When Prince Adrian gets kidnapped, the technical work becomes the easy part.
One job. Two skill sets. And finally, a payout big enough to buy their own shop.
A cozy fantasy with LitRPG progression, economic intrigue, unexpected rescues, and the discovery that sometimes your merchant skills matter just as much as your magic.
Pour yourself something warm, settle into your favorite reading spot, and discover that sometimes fixing the magic is simpler than fixing the people.
February 8, 2026
Language
English
Print length
454 pages
Book 3 of 6

