Maxi Velingrad

There’s a difficult choice when planning a spa trip to Velingrad. In case you go on a work day, the pool would mostly be empty but the food choices would be limited. The photo above was taken on a Thursday. Same place a day later would be very full of people but the food options would be great.

I’m not sure which is better. I kind of like the empty pool when I’m there but then I get hungry.

Thraxas and the Elvish Isles by Martin Scott

This is the 4th book of the series for the round former battle mage Thraxas and his fierce friend Makri. I reviewed the first one here and then read and . Part 4 felt like the best and most balanced of all. It is the best mystery and the one with the least battles. Still zero drama.

Thraxas is invited to an Elven island to help with a murder case. Elves have no crime and no detectives. Murder on their island is a big thing. Asking questions, on the other hand, is not appreciated. On top of it, it looks like people are under some kind of spell, the murderess is inadequate, and the high elves do not drink beer.

From a character development point of view, have a chance to learn about Makri’s Orkish kendoka origins. She will wield some wooden swords this time.

5/5. The book on Goodreads.