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Book: The Seventh Cadence

Author: Jim Wilbourne

Book Series: The Continua Chronicles Book 1

Rating: 5/5

Recommended For...: Fantasy reads

Genre: Fantasy

Publication Date: October 8, 2021

Publisher: Emergent Realms

Pages: 733

Recommended Age: 13+ (violence, gore, death, grief)

Explanation of CWs: Violence and gore are throughout the read. Themes of grief explored.

Synopsis: After a supernatural and unforeseen calamity shatters the tentative alliance of the five realms, the Deseran Dominion has returned to take back their homeland and restore their oppressive regime.

As the Dominion readies their troops for invasion, the fate of the entire world rests in the hands of a fugitive scientist, a powerful pacifist, and an unseasoned prince with little to guide them but their own ideals. With the freedom of a kingdom at risk, each must find their place in a world torn asunder.

Review: Oh wow! This book immediately hooked me in and for the most part it was a great read. The book had great world building and character development. The found family aspect was so sweet and I loved it. And honestly it was just a fun read.

However, the book was a little tropey and the pacing was slow at times in it. I also thought the character dialogue wasn't the best in some spots.

Verdict: Highly recommend!