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Sovereign’s Wake by Lee LaCroix – Review

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Title –  Sovereign’s Wake
Author – Lee LaCroix
Genre – Fantasy
Length –    348 Pages
Publication – Nov 2015
My Rating – 4/5 Stars

Synopsis

A kingdom crumbles without its ruler. The people fall to misery and desperation in the shadow of an empty throne. A father does what he must to save his son and his homeland in the absence of kings. Enter Garreth, ranger and former royal bodyguard, who embarks from his woodland home after defending it from the encroaching loggers of the Blackwoods Company. “The King is dead!” they had screamed at Garreth and drove the man to the capital of Amatharsus to resolve the most troubling statement in Malquia’s recent history. Together with his son, Novas, and daughter of a murdered blacksmith, Kayten, Garreth is hounded by bandits, cutthroats, and highwaymen, unleashed upon the countryside by the abolition of the Crown Aegis, defenders of the King, his land, and his people. Garreth unites with the remnants of the Crown Aegis to overcome the military, political, and economic oppression that the Blackwoods Company has imposed on Amatharsus and incites rebellion before the free people of Malquia succumb to crippling recession and the environmental destruction of their verdant nation. But can one man find the strength to challenge overwhelming odds when all hope is lost?

Sovereign’s Wake is the first installment of the debut Fantasy series, In the Absence of Kings, by author Lee LaCroix.

Review

The book starts at a slow pace as we learn about two of the main characters, Nova and his father Garreth. I felt this part of the book was so well written..so descriptive… it felt effortless to read and enjoy

The pace soon picks up and you are thrust into this new world along with Nova who has never set foot outside the woodland

Now this is a fantasy book I could really get to grips with.. After the King dies tyranny is commonplace.. the little man Is down trodden but why does the Queen let this happen?

Garreth is loyal to the King and was tasked to watch over some woodland..to preserve it.. when the Blackwoods encroach on this land Garreth learns the fate of his King and sets out to find out why the Queen would allow such a precious area to the King to be torn down..

We soon learn there’s a lot more going on.. people are being robbed & murdered.. the Blackwoods are behind this.. They are leaving nothing in their wake

Along the way we meet Kayten, strong willed.. she has passion in her blood and joins Garreth and Nova after the death of her father. Together they head to the city to get answers

These answers come pretty quick.. and I won’t spoil anything for you.. the action is thick and fast..no rest given.

Garreth finds himself a rebel and must bring the people together to fight for their survival.

The tale had a Robin Hood type of feel to it which I really loved.

As I’ve said the book picks up pace quite a bit which didn’t leave much time for the connections between the characters to grow as naturally as I would have liked to see but with such a fast paced plot you can see why the author went down this route and it certainly didn’t take anything away from the story

Overall I loved the plot and the characters, everything developed nicely albeit quickly at times but this just added to the urgency of the mission the rebels have undertaken.

For me the best thing really was the writing.. I knew within the first chapter I would enjoy the story

I’ve high hopes for the next book in the series.. look out for a review soon 🙂

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Rarity from the Hollow by Robert Eggleton – ARC Review

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Title – Rarity from the Hollow
Author – Robert Eggleton
Genre – Science Fiction
Length –   284 Pages
Publication – Nov 2015
My Rating – 2.5/5 Stars

Synopsis

Lacy Dawn’s father relives the Gulf War, her mother’s teeth are rotting out, and her best friend is murdered by the meanest daddy on Earth. Life in The Hollow isn’t great. But Lacy has one advantage — she’s been befriended by a semi-organic, semi-robot who works with her to cure her parents. He wants something in exchange, though. It’s up to her to save the Universe.

To prepare Lacy for her coming task, she is being schooled daily via direct downloads into her brain. Some of these courses tell her how to apply magic to resolve everyday problems much more pressing to her than a universe in big trouble, like those at home and at school. She doesn’t mind saving the universe, but her own family and friends come first.

Will Lacy Dawn’s predisposition, education, and magic be enough for her to save the Universe, Earth, and, most importantly, protect her own family?

Rarity from the Hollow is adult literary science fiction filled with tragedy, comedy and satire. It is a children’s story for adults, not for the prudish, faint of heart, or easily offended.

Robert Eggleton’s humorous science fantasy follows in the steps of Douglas Adams, Tom Holt and Terry Pratchett.

Review

What have I just read? This must be the craziest book I’ve ever seen touching multiple topics and genres.

This definitely isn’t a quick and easy read, it’s very much a in-depth tale that needs your undivided attention.

I’m going to be honest straightaway.. some of the talk in the book just made me uncomfortable, Lacy Dawn talking like girl much older than she is..it was a little hard to read. I have to admit even though this wasn’t for me I do understand why the author chose to go down the track he has.. I felt like he wanted me to be disturbed by events in the book.. the things that happen aren’t supposed to make you laugh … this book makes you open your eyes a little to some tough subjects

One of the things I really did enjoy about this book was the author’s style of writing with the inner thoughts of the characters being shown..it made for an interesting read since I believe we all think things we don’t actually ever plan to say out loud

Another thing this book really has going for it is the utter surprise factor.. I guarantee you that you’ve read nothing like this before and chapter to chapter you’ll have no idea what will happen next. A refreshing change I must admit.

The main thing to remember with this book is that it’s not about enjoying the tale.. it’s about raising important issues and leaving an impression on the reader.. I’ll not forget this one that’s for sure

If you’re looking for something thought-provoking and different then this is the book for you

My thanks go to the author for the chance to read/review their work

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Environmentally Friendly by Elias Zanbaka – Review

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Title – Environmentally Friendly
Author – Elias Zanbaka
Genre –  Short Stories – Fiction
Length –   21 Pages
Publication – March 2016
My Rating – 3/5 Stars

Synopsis

Out of seven billion people, one man has declared war on Mother Nature and plans to bring it to its knees.

Out of all the criminals in Los Angeles, he’s the number one target being hunted by the LAPD tonight.

And out of the entire LAPD, one officer is hell-bent on helping him complete his mission.

Review

Frantic is the word I’d use to best describe this short tale as you are thrust into the action from the first page.

What I really enjoyed about this tale was how detailed of an image you were given as a reader. At times I did feel a little lost as it is a fast paced tale but this detail made it an interesting read

The plot itself was very original.. I’ve never read anything like it and I liked the idea one officer alone is trying to bring this man down the right way when the rest would most likely shot first and ask questions later.. it certainly raises questions on what your viewpoint is on things like this.

Did the book work? For me yes..yes it did. I did however feel I would have preferred a slightly longer tale so everything wasn’t so fast paced.. did this take anything away from the tale for me?  No..no it didn’t

If you fancy a short read that will leave you contemplating mental health, police procedures & moral standpoints then give this one a go. Certainly not the usual book you’d pick up and that’s definitely not a bad thing.

My thanks to the author for allowing me to read/review your work

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In the Shadow of the Storm by Anna Belfrage – Review

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Title – In the Shadow of the Storm (The King’s Greatest Enemy #1)
Author – Anna Belfrage
Genre –  Historical Fiction
Length –   396 Pages
Publication – Nov 2015
My Rating – 4/5 Stars

Synopsis

Adam de Guirande owes his lord, Sir Roger Mortimer, much more than loyalty. He owes Sir Roger for his life and all his worldly goods, he owes him for his beautiful wife – even if Kit is not quite the woman Sir Roger thinks she is. So when Sir Roger rises in rebellion against the king, Adam has no choice but to ride with him – no matter what the ultimate cost may be. England in 1321 is a confusing place. Edward II has been forced by his barons to exile his favourite, Hugh Despenser. The barons, led by the powerful Thomas of Lancaster, Roger Mortimer and Humphrey de Bohun, have reasons to believe they have finally tamed the king. But Edward is not about to take things lying down, and fate is a fickle mistress, favouring first one, then the other. Adam fears his lord has over-reached, but at present Adam has other matters to concern him, first and foremost his new wife, Katherine de Monmouth. His bride comes surrounded by rumours concerning her and the baron, and he hates it when his brother snickers and whispers of used goods. Kit de Courcy has the misfortune of being a perfect double of Katherine de Monmouth – which is why she finds herself coerced into wedding a man under a false name. What will Adam do when he finds out he has been duped? Domestic matters become irrelevant when the king sets out to punish his rebellious barons. The Welsh Marches explode into war, and soon Sir Roger and his men are fighting for their very lives. When hope splutters and dies, when death seems inevitable, it falls to Kit to save her man – if she can. ‘In the Shadow of the Storm’ is the first in Anna Belfrage’s new series,The King’s Greatest Enemy, the story of a man torn apart by his loyalties to his baron, his king, and his wife.

Review

I’m going to be 100% honest from the start of this review.. I’m not a romance fan.. it’s not my genre but I do enjoy a good historical fiction book when the romance is done right and this is what Anna Belfrage has done perfectly. Sometimes I think authors put in a sex scene just for the sake of it but when Anna has done this it brings something to the story.. makes the connection between the two main characters believable

The tale starts with the abduction of Kit..she has been sheltered her whole life but now her mother is gone no one is there to protect her and she is thrust into the life of Katherine.. unbeknown to Kit at the time that they share the same father. Kit is brought in to help when Katherine runs off from an arranged marriage..they need some to take her place

This is where we met Adam, loved his character. Loyal and brave to fault.

Mix in with this wedding a tale of politics, blackmail, deception and murder and you have one hell of a tale.

The romance the book is just the underlying story that plays out, the true story for me was about loyalty which I loved. Adam de Guirande is split in two wanting to fight for his lord whom he owes so much or to stay with Kit who has given him another purpose in life. Kit’s tale is also focuses around loyalty..the love that grows for Adam overtime bringing her to risk everything for the man she loves

For me the way these two interacted throughout the book worked well, at times both were stubborn and annoying but it made the relationship feel real rather than forced. I really enjoyed that the tale was shown from both sides and highlighted a woman’s worth back  in that age when they were viewed more as property but at the same time it was great to see that love could still spark

The only thing I would have liked to see was at the beginning when Kit replaces Katherine would be more of a struggle for her. She seemed to take to the role quickly and didn’t have too many problems fooling people who Katherine met beforehand..one in a intimate way.

I won’t spoil the plot any more but seriously I really loved the tale. With rebellion afoot you know not everyone will make it out alive and there are some very interesting and manipulative characters to meet along the way. Two of the best characters are Adam’s brothers.. i’ll say no more than that 🙂

While Adam and Kit are completely fictional characters the rebellion itself is fact and  this led to the perfect setting where the author could let their wonderful imagination go. The book relies more heavily on the plot than some books which focus a lot on historical detail like descriptiveness of locations and events but that helped the book flow better and the plot definitely had me hooked.. I didn’t even care where the characters were.. I just wanted to know what would happen next

This is the perfect historical fiction book if you are looking for a little less battlefield action..this tale works well without the extra bloodshed.

Loved it

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Liverpool Connection by Elisabeth Marrion – Review

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Title – Liverpool Connection
Author – Elisabeth Marrion
Genre –  Historical Fiction
Length –   258 Pages
Publication – 14th May 2014
My Rating – 5/5 Stars

Synopsis

“Oh Danny Boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling…” Annie sang quietly, holding Derek’s baby blue cardigan and trying to detect a familiar smell. The same cardigan he was supposed to wear at his christening. Annie and her friends leave Ireland in 1926 young and optimistic, hoping to find a better life in Liverpool. Only things do not turn out the way they had imagined. Annie falls in love, marries and starts a family of her own. But with the onset of World War Two comes tragedy and loss, testing Annie’s strength to the limit. Little does she realise that the salvation of her loved ones lies partly with a German woman named Hilde, whose life and situation mirrors Annie’s own. ‘Liverpool Connection’ is the second book of a trilogy and is based on a true story. The first book, ‘The Night I Danced with Rommel’, tells Hilde’s story. The books are historical novels based on facts and tell the writer’s family history.

Review

This book connects with the author’s  previous work The Night I Danced With Rommel which I absolutely loved. It was a heart wrenchingly beautiful tale written superbly so I had high expectations with this one.

Elisabeth Marrion delivered again with her lovely storytelling that pulls you in. One of the major plus point for this author is her style of writing, short, sharp and informative chapters make the book flow so well and keep you engrossed as you don’t have time to tire.

This book is a tale of war, death & love which compliments the previous book immensely when the books connect. I won’t spoil it for you but the events that link the two books were amazing to read, when things clicked together I had that “Wow” moment.

For me this book wasn’t as emotive as the last one but that’s not to say this is a happy book.. it’s not, it feels real..gritty..the struggle for money and food. It really makes you appreciate what you have these days

One thing I enjoyed reading about but at the same time hated thinking about was the children being sent away to safety because of the war.. just how many families were truly torn apart.

There is one little boy I loved in this book above everyone else David.. a cheeky little lad.. and what a great name choice by the parents!

The only thing for me that would improve the book is an author’s note. The book is based on facts but is sold as fiction so it would be lovely to know just how much is fact and fiction

Literally I can’t think of anything else that would have made it any better.. it’s just a wonderfully easy and emotive read that opens your eyes to war while not overpowering you. At times it’s sad at others you can’t help but smile

A wonderful book from a talented writer

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Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York By Samantha Wilcoxson – Review

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Title – Plantagenet Princess, Tudor Queen: The Story of Elizabeth of York
Author – Samantha Wilcoxson
Genre – Historical Fiction
Length –   438 Pages
My Rating – 5/5 Stars

Synopsis

She was the mother of Henry VIII and wife of Henry VII, but who was Elizabeth of York? Raised as the precious eldest child of Edward IV, Elizabeth had every reason to expect a bright future until Edward died, and her life fell apart.

When Elizabeth’s uncle became Richard III, she was forced to choose sides. Should she trust her father’s brother and most loyal supporter or honor the betrothal that her mother has made for her to her family’s enemy, Henry Tudor?

The choice was made for her on the field at Bosworth, and Elizabeth the Plantagenet princess became the first Tudor queen.

Did Elizabeth find happiness with Henry? And did she ever discover the truth about her missing brothers, who became better known as the Princes in the Tower?

Lose yourself in Elizabeth’s world in Plantagenet Princess Tudor Queen.

This novel has been selected by the Historical Novel Society as an Editors’ Choice and long-listed for the 2016 HNS Indie Award.

Review

What a treat this book was..

Once again my eyes have been opened to another powerful historical woman who I had little knowledge of before. If you’re like me you will know of Richard III and Henry Tudor but until now I knew nothing about Elizabeth of York.

This is such an emotive tale when you consider everything that happens. The most difficult part being the underlying mystery of the princes in the tower.. what really happened to them? As the book progresses you can really see the affect this must have had on Elizabeth.

Elizabeth must have really battled with her emotions considering individuals so close to her might have had a hand in their deaths..

The young princes aren’t the only ones to die in the tale. The author takes the chance to show what things were like to be alive at that time. Sicknesses that swept the land that would kill indiscriminately..rich and poor it did not care..anyone could die. I really can’t imagine what it must have been like but even I had a lump in my throat at times..

Death follows our Queen around in what I thought was a very well written book. The chapters flowed so easy from one to the next with the perfect mix of detail and story that I like

I really like how the author handled the ageing process for the King and Queen, describing the changes that occurred over time. It made the story feel more real as I could imagine the events unfolding around them and how it changed their mind and bodies.

Elizabeth’s life is a hard one. We don’t know all the facts but Samantha Wilcoxson puts flesh on the bones of this tale making it an engrossing read

I’m a big fan of powerful, determined, emotive women in historical fiction novels and this is up there with the best I’ve read. This is the type of book that actually makes me want to learn more about history

While this tale is dark in its events it’s rather an inspiring tale, this woman had so much to deal with but she battled through until her death

Lovely!

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Kings or Pawns by J.J. Sherwood – Review

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Title – Kings or Pawns
Author – J.J. Sherwood
Genre – Fantasy
Length –   385 Pages
Publication – Oct 2015
My Rating – 5/5 Stars

Synopsis

The first book in JJ Sherwood’s Steps of Power epic fantasy series. The Kings, Book I: Kings or Pawns is a political intrigue that spirals into an action and adventure series as the final events unfold.

8,994 P.E.—The elven city of Elvorium has become corrupted to the core by politics. With his father dead and the Royal Schism at his back, Prince Hairem ascends the throne as king of the elven world on Sevrigel. Young and bold, Hairem is determined to undo the council’s power, but the brutal murders by an assassin loosed within the city threaten to undermine the king’s ambitions.

As corruption and death threaten to tear Elvorium apart from within, the warlord Saebellus threatens the city from without, laying siege to Sevrigel’s eastern capital. With the elven world crumbling around him, Hairem finds himself in a dangerous political balance between peace and all out war.

Review

I must admit I’ve had this book on my TBR list for a while but I’m so glad I’ve finally had the time to read it. I’ve read a lot of fantasy books but not so many with the epic edge that make you believe a series had longevity.. this one does

The first part of the story was pure build-up. Full of descriptiveness to help you envisage the world the author has created along with the main characters within the book. The back story regarding the True Bloods pulled me in.. I hope to hear more of them in the next installment

The second part of the book is pure action with events playing out quickly, it’s one enjoyable ride that you honestly need to really sit down and take your time to enjoy.

Major plus points for this book were the characters and their development.  Jikun and Navon were brilliant, their relationship as General and Captain was strained at times but you can see underneath it all they need each other. Navon’s skill/power was one of the most interesting developments in the tale

Hairem the King attended to by Alvena the mute girl (who was my favourite) gave something extra to the tale, her inner thoughts made her the most interesting character as she was always so blunt and honest to herself. I love how Hairem would communicate with her

Itirel was another character I really liked.. I wanted more of him if I’m honest..his part was over too quickly for me.I just loved his wit

I could go on forever.. Honestly I don’t think I’ve read something with some many characters I’ve actually enjoyed

So you want to know a bit more about the plot. Well the world is dark..there’s war coming and it’s Hairem’s duty to make sure his kingdom doesn’t fall with the help of his General Jikun..flawed he may be but he’s good at his job.

Another threat to the King comes in the form of his own council as he soon learns he’s not really the most powerful person as you’d expect.. Corruption is common place.. who can he trust?

There’s a lot to this book. Lots of individual stories playing out at the same time nicely knitted together by the author to create a complex world but one that is very easy to read a get lost in. The beauty of this book is in the detail.

The epic twist thrown in also caught me off guard; I had an inkling but still had the hand over mouth response when things finally played out.

Overall an interesting plot with even better characters made this one hell of a read! I couldn’t fault this book and I’ve been left wanting.. I need to know what happens next.

A definite must for anyone who enjoys fantasy. Top notch.

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The Silver Portal by David J. Normoyle – Review

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Title – The Silver Portal (Weapons of Power, #1)
Author – David J. Normoyle
Genre –  Fantasy/Young Adult
Length –   320 Pages
Publication – 9th august 2016
My Rating – 4/5 Stars

Synopsis

The Lord Protector’s red clerics have become entrenched throughout Mageles, leaving only pockets of resistance. As a desperate last resort, a group of wizards concocted the weapons of power. Their spell misfired and, instead of going to the five chosen warriors, the weapons end up in the hands of an aspiring adventurer, a reluctant warrior, a street rat, a conflicted pacifist, and a pampered noblegirl. Separated by a continent and pursued by magic-wielding clerics, the young weaponbearers must find each other—but first they must find themselves.

An epic coming of age fantasy bursting with magic and adventure, The Silver Portal is the first book in the Weapons of Power series. Set in a richly drawn world with an intricate magic system, The Silver Portal will delight lovers of page-turning sword and sorcery fantasy.

Review

This tale is a nice coming of age fantasy aimed perfectly towards the young adult market.

So this book follows the five chosen warriors.. why they were chosen we don’t truly know.. was it a mistake or is there more to these five than we might think.

Where this book really ticked the boxes for me was with the writing itself. Too many times I see a plot dumbed down too much.. This one didn’t feel like that. While the plot isn’t too complex it was nice to see it just didn’t follow a straight line.. it jumped from one person’s perspective to another and they each have their own tale rather than just one collective group tale.

The five main characters themselves are pretty interesting  with their own individuality and backstory. I really enjoyed the supporting cast too.. the idea of some people possessing magic and others not, the possible conflict this could force is an idea I really like.

I have to admit I didn’t really make too many note on this one, I was too busy enjoying the tale which is fast paced at times but very enjoyable

David J. Normoyle has left a lot of space for this team to grow and I’d be interested to see how this series plays out

Honest opinion, this book is perfectly written for the young adult. Each of the characters is young  and you can see they have some growing up to do and if the series does well its readers will grow up with them

There’s a little violence, nothing too bad or graphic but it will be interesting to see how this changes if the five get the chance to use their weapons of power more.

Good plot, Good characters and plenty of space for the series to grow means it hits the right spot with me

The book is out today..take a look!

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Old Friends and New Enemies by Owen Mullen – Review

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Title – Old Friends and New Enemies (Charlie Cameron #2)
Author –  Owen Mullen
Genre – Crime Fiction
Length –   338 Pages
Publication – January 2016
My Rating – 5/5 Stars

Synopsis

The body on the mortuary slab wasn’t who Glasgow PI Charlie Cameron was looking for. But it wasn’t a stranger. Ian Selkirk had been stabbed through the heart and dumped in the loch.
Suddenly, a routine missing persons investigation becomes a fight for survival as Charlie goes up against a notorious Glasgow gangster. Jimmy Rafferty is ruthless. Even his own family are terrified of him. He wants to use Charlie to get something for him. And Jimmy Rafferty always gets what he wants.
Only one problem.
Charlie doesn’t know where it is.

Review

This is the second book to feature PI Charlie Cameron, I loved the first book so had high hopes for this one.. it delivered..bucket loads

Some of my favourite characters are back. Namely Andrew Geddes and Pat Logue, these two from opposite ends of the spectrum can keep me amused for hours

So you want to know a little about the plot. Well once again Charlie is stretched to the limit with not only personal issues but also work and it’s these competing storylines that make these books so interesting. Love, Friendship, Family and Business all compete for Charlie’s attention in this one

This is a really personal case for Charlie. While out on a job he gets pulled into the world of Ian Selkirk a onetime friend of his. Ian got himself into a spot of bother and with Charlie looking into things some people suspect he might know more than he does..

I don’t want to go into too much of the plot.. it would seriously ruin the enjoyment for you but let’s just say there’s more than one blast from the past for our favourite PI and this time Andrew Geddes isn’t the only police officer involved.. Will this new detective want to help Charlie? Read it and find out 🙂

There’s an underlying case playing out also involving Cecelia McNeil and her missing husband. With so much on his plate this case doesn’t get his full attention but our Charlie always gets the job done and how this one ends shocked me to say the least.. loved it.

I think the thing I enjoy the most about these books is that it’s dark crime.. just because Charlie is the good guy in this doesn’t mean he’s going to have everything his way and with this story in particular right up until near the end you really didn’t know how he would make it out of the situation he got himself into

For me the best part of the book has to be Pat Logue.. that loveable rogue develops so much for me.. his whole character.. I just love him.

Charlie himself developed during this one also. We learn more about his family and it added a bit of depth to him that I felt was needed

I really enjoy this book. Gripping, intriguing, dark and one hell of a ride.

My thanks go to the author for the chance to read/review their work

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Omnilogos: Extended Edition by Michele Amitrani – Review

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Title – Omnilogos: Extended Edition
Author – Michele Amitrani
Genre – Science Fiction
Length –   246 Pages
Publication – October 2015
My Rating – 4/5 Stars

Synopsis

“I am a collector of hopes and peregrine truths, a shepherd of thoughts, ideas, projects and dreams too important not to be realized. I’m an abstract concept that has no body, no smell, no boundaries, no shape and no color. I am the Omnilogos.” So it is forged, a Science Fiction saga that gave birth to a legend, a tale about the life of a man with one project that will change mankind’s future forever. Ten stories about his life, his sorrow, and his quest to gather the resources and the people needed to claim our place among the stars. This is Wei’s story. This is the world of the Omnilogos. New Extended Edition! With extra material including an additional chapter plus an exclusive sneak preview of the upcoming sequel Pelargonium, book two of the Omnilogos Series!     

Review

This book was a complete mystery to me when I started it, the synopsis doesn’t give away much..

What I read turned out to be a well-crafted story revolving around Wei. He’s the Omnilogos. He’s special.. he knows a lot.. and knows how to get answers he needs. He’s also very adept at changing the course of the future using his skills.

After the first few chapters I was still a little lost as to what the plot of the story was but I stuck to it… and I’m glad I did. What I initially rated at 3/5 stars at around 50% through turned into a 4 star by the end of the book.. how everything fit together towards the end and a very explosive scene involving Wei pushed this book up the ratings in my opinion

The plot is a slow burner.. Wei is influencing events around him in order to reach his intended outcome over a period of years, the book jumps further in time as you go. To start with it was a little hard to get my bearings but once I started to understand Wei a little more I settled down and really enjoyed this

There are quite a few characters in this book and due to time passing quickly you don’t get a lot of development with any of them except Wei but all of these characters have a role which plays out nicely at the end. This is Wei’s story.. no one else’s.

Wei was a fascinating character, it’s hard to explain why but his abilities and superior intellect with childish naivety were brilliant.. he acted like those around him just didn’t see the big picture forgetting he was the only one who truly knows what he is trying to achieve. He likes to only give away the essential information required to get the results.. no more no less.

Overall this was a unique tale for me, interesting but slow to evolve. If it sounds interesting to you give it a go but make sure you give it the time it deserves.. it’s not a quick/easy read..you need to digest this one to fully enjoy it

Here’s hoping you agree with me 🙂

Final thought – Would I read the next book in the series..Yes! I feel like this is the first book when I really had no idea what would happen next.. as for the next book i have no idea what could happen at all..and for that reason I need to read it!

My thanks go to the author for the chance to read/review their work

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