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Storm's Herald
by J.W. Golan, J.W. Golan
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Author: J.W. Golan
Book Series: Stormfall Chronicles Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: January 19, 2019
Genre: Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, mature scenes, some gore)
Publisher: Indie Published
Pages: 237
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Synopsis: A peasant girl who dreams of becoming a sorceress, a boy who imagines himself a knight – trailed by a ruthless mercenary armed with an ancient sword.
All Lynette wanted was to leave her boring village life – to attend the Fae Academy and become a Druid priestess like her teacher before her. Her clumsy attempts at magic are a reminder of how much she has yet to learn. But if they would only accept her, if the Fae Kingdom – closed to human visitors for centuries now – would only just open its doors, she is certain she could become a master of the magical arts.
Yet her journey puts her on a collision course with a reawakened evil – offering a king’s ransom for the recovery of a long-lost relic. Treasure hunters of every variety – werewolves, mercenaries, common thieves and undead alike – are soon locked in pursuit of its promised riches. Together with Baxter, a young squire who fled his own kingdom, and Eirlon, a gnome who trades in rare antiquities, Lynette is drawn unwillingly into the hunt for the elusive relic.
Hounded by goblins, ogres – and darker things – Baxter carries his own burdens: secrets that have made him the enemy of the crown. And then there is Garth, the mysterious mercenary who both frightens and intrigues Lynette: the weapons-master armed with an ancient blade – snatched from the hand of a long-vanished fae prince.
Willingly or not, Lynette, Baxter and Eirlon must together solve the riddles behind the relic – and stay one step ahead of the ruthless killers that pursue them.
Review: The book was pretty good! I loved the setting and the epic fantasy feel of this book. I liked the pacing of this book and the overarching story seems really interesting.
However, this is the first book and the book has a lot of introductions to make, which makes the reading a bit difficult in some spots. The POV changes a lot and without a lot of notice, so it’s a bit hard to follow in some spots too. The name dropping was kinda chaotic too. I think I need a map now, but other than that it was really good.
Verdict: I decent start to an epic fantasy!
Author: J.W. Golan
Book Series: Stormfall Chronicles Book 1
Rating: 3/5
Publication Date: January 19, 2019
Genre: Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, mature scenes, some gore)
Publisher: Indie Published
Pages: 237
Amazon Link
Synopsis: A peasant girl who dreams of becoming a sorceress, a boy who imagines himself a knight – trailed by a ruthless mercenary armed with an ancient sword.
All Lynette wanted was to leave her boring village life – to attend the Fae Academy and become a Druid priestess like her teacher before her. Her clumsy attempts at magic are a reminder of how much she has yet to learn. But if they would only accept her, if the Fae Kingdom – closed to human visitors for centuries now – would only just open its doors, she is certain she could become a master of the magical arts.
Yet her journey puts her on a collision course with a reawakened evil – offering a king’s ransom for the recovery of a long-lost relic. Treasure hunters of every variety – werewolves, mercenaries, common thieves and undead alike – are soon locked in pursuit of its promised riches. Together with Baxter, a young squire who fled his own kingdom, and Eirlon, a gnome who trades in rare antiquities, Lynette is drawn unwillingly into the hunt for the elusive relic.
Hounded by goblins, ogres – and darker things – Baxter carries his own burdens: secrets that have made him the enemy of the crown. And then there is Garth, the mysterious mercenary who both frightens and intrigues Lynette: the weapons-master armed with an ancient blade – snatched from the hand of a long-vanished fae prince.
Willingly or not, Lynette, Baxter and Eirlon must together solve the riddles behind the relic – and stay one step ahead of the ruthless killers that pursue them.
Review: The book was pretty good! I loved the setting and the epic fantasy feel of this book. I liked the pacing of this book and the overarching story seems really interesting.
However, this is the first book and the book has a lot of introductions to make, which makes the reading a bit difficult in some spots. The POV changes a lot and without a lot of notice, so it’s a bit hard to follow in some spots too. The name dropping was kinda chaotic too. I think I need a map now, but other than that it was really good.
Verdict: I decent start to an epic fantasy!