Since I’m one of the first reviews and the ones I’m seeing are rather vague, let me be the first to give a more robust review of the novel. First, let me say that I thoroughly enjoy fantasy and have been an avid reader of the genre for many years. Having said that, this novel is remarkable for at least two reasons: (1) as far as I can tell, this is the author’s first published work of fiction and (2) this book is really good. If this is truly the author’s first foray into the fantasy business and his first is quite good, we can only expect better things from him as time goes on.
With that said, the story begins with a character named Tauro who quickly becomes a central figure. The realism of the characters becomes quickly apparent as, quite frankly, I was teetering on whether to hate or to love Tauro. His actions were infuriating at times, yet understandable. Tauro’s life was marred with struggle, with pain, with a yearning desire to overcome. This desire, however, was never satiated and Tauro did not just overcome but he was led, it seems, to a desire to overthrow. He wanted to rule. We are also introduced to another character named James, he was a prince-to-be and rather than desiring a hand in the kingdom his position was thrust upon him by the circumstances of the oligarchical council that ultimately determined the King of Oar, his father.
We are introduced to many character perspectives as the story moves forward, showing the inner struggles of a prosperous Kingdom. We learn of a great warrior turned priest, of an unknown beast (werewolf-like) that lurks in the forest, of magic long hidden yet held in secret by tribes of ancient origin. All these small adventures are swelling, burgeoning, and ultimately leading to a clash I feel inevitable between a King chosen and a man, Tauro, hell-bent on rule nonetheless.
A great read and I am awaiting with great anticipation the next installment.
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