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I received this ARC copy for an honest review. We are introduced to Fusette, a neophyte monarch of a fantasy, er, "kingdom" with the official title of Grand Duchess. Being inexperienced, she has had difficulties controlling Parliament. She hears that ...more
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I received this book as an ARC. I want to thank Steven for the kind gift.

To begin with, I didn't really think about what I was getting into. I had no expectations to speak of because it isn't the kind of book I usually read. Having said that, I enjoy I received this book as an ARC. I want to thank Steven for the kind gift.

To begin with, I didn't really think about what I was getting into. I had no expectations to speak of because it isn't the kind of book I usually read. Having said that, I enjoyed the story quite a lot.

We follow a young man who is going through his life aimlessly. It’s written in first-person, which isn’t for everyone, but it’s right up my alley. The premise and characterisation are believable, and it gives the protagonist, Xander, a background. It really helps to round out his character, so that he isn’t two-dimensional. His passion for old video games is an ongoing theme, along with being around his friends. That is until he is phased out of everyday existence by a mysterious entity and into the game arena (which is his hometown sans people… read the book for a detailed explanation!).

There, he meets an older man, Saris, who is a seasoned game player. The two become allies, helping to train him to survive the game. Xander finds out that to escape the game, you have to win it by becoming the last person standing (and, for added difficulty, you have to do it three times). There are many twists and turns along the way.

Overall, the story goes by pretty quickly. There aren’t any passages or chapters that feel grating or slow. Sometimes, things get repeated, but not to a level where it becomes irritating. There is plenty of action to go with the quieter times in between. It all culminates in an exciting finale. It left me wanting to see what happens next. Luckily, there is a book 2!

No explanation is provided for why the game is happening. Let’s forget about the whys and wherefores. The story is shrouded in mystery, which I’m sure will be uncovered in later books. There are rules and mechanics within the “game,” and it pans out interestingly. Also, I found the characters as they were introduced to be engaging, and I liked their interactions. It seemed very natural.

The author mentions the story is like The Hunger Games. While true, I would call it Highlander by way of Sword Art Online! The fact that people can’t see him or the other combatants reminds me of Shadowhunters too (where the ‘mundanes’ can’t see the magic around them).

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We are introduced to Fusette, a neophyte monarch of a fantasy, er, "kingdom" with the official title of Grand Duchess. Being inexperienced, she has had difficulties controlling Parliament. She hears that I received this ARC copy for an honest review.

We are introduced to Fusette, a neophyte monarch of a fantasy, er, "kingdom" with the official title of Grand Duchess. Being inexperienced, she has had difficulties controlling Parliament. She hears that a young Hunter Corps cadet belonging to an inferior caste has killed a dangerous creature before it could reach his village. His superiors have offered him up for "Branding" (kind of like receiving a knighthood), but Parliament members believe it unwise. Fusette must decide if such a thing is feasible...

This is a very short story (it's a novelette!), and it reads like a long prologue providing hints towards what is to come, but it works very well on its own, introducing the main characters with subtlety. There's plenty of detail to the proceedings. It's very descriptive and there are many instances of character nuances and expressions. Attention to detail has been used to build this fantasy world, which is not a human world. The races consist of humanoids with animal traits (cats, fish, birds etc).

There are indications of a lot of history and world-building behind the scenes that will be explored in greater detail in the main series. The author has spent time developing the races, their traits, their political allegiances etc. Overall, it certainly manages to reel the reader in, making me want to expect more epic adventure and political intrigue within this classist society. I personally would love to know what happens to Fusette and Kai going forwards.

It's a nice little novelette that gently introduces you to a place and characters you may want to know more about. It's well written with a nice pace, moving from one scene to the next without losing interest. It kept me engaged and I would recommend this novelette as a taster. It's short and sweet. If you like what you read, there are more books in the series for you to sink your teeth into!

Trigger warning: I was slightly surprised by the f-bombs if only because it wasn't really in keeping with how the story was told! A passage of dialogue does say: "Such vulgar language is hardly befitting a lady." This is more of a warning for readers who don't like swearing (which I'm fine with)! ...more

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