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Knights #1
The Eye of Divinity
Strange and legendary Dremlock Kingdom is facing destruction from both within and beyond its stone walls in the form of goblins--creatures spawned by evil that come in all shapes and sizes--and the Deep Shadow, a hungry and spreading force of dark sorcery that infects people with madness.
To save their kingdom, the knights recruit a lonely and isolated boy named Lannon who lives in a wooded valley with his crazy father, who bears a dark illness of the soul, and his foul-tempered mother. Lannon is sought out because he possesses a rare power called the Eye of Divinity. The knights need Lannon's gift to see through the fog of evil that shrouds Dremlock Kingdom and give them the advantage they need to turn the tables on their ancient foe.With the help of his friends, Lannon tries desperately to unlock the Eye of Divinity in time to save Dremlock Kingdom from otherwise certain doom.
With the Deep Shadow creeping around the kingdom and infecting hearts and minds, Lannon isn't sure if anyone in Dremlock can even be trusted. Lannon finds himself, and his fellow squires, caught in a web of mystery and magic in a kingdom where anything can happen.
To save their kingdom, the knights recruit a lonely and isolated boy named Lannon who lives in a wooded valley with his crazy father, who bears a dark illness of the soul, and his foul-tempered mother. Lannon is sought out because he possesses a rare power called the Eye of Divinity. The knights need Lannon's gift to see through the fog of evil that shrouds Dremlock Kingdom and give them the advantage they need to turn the tables on their ancient foe.With the help of his friends, Lannon tries desperately to unlock the Eye of Divinity in time to save Dremlock Kingdom from otherwise certain doom.
With the Deep Shadow creeping around the kingdom and infecting hearts and minds, Lannon isn't sure if anyone in Dremlock can even be trusted. Lannon finds himself, and his fellow squires, caught in a web of mystery and magic in a kingdom where anything can happen.
285 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 14, 2011
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About the author
Robert E. Keller
33 books41 followersRobert E. Keller is a fantasy writer and the author of the Knights Series. Previously a short fiction writer with many published stories to his credit, he turned his attention to novels in 2011 and has never looked back.
Robert was born in Northern Michigan and still lives there with his wife Tracy. He had a very active imagination from the time he was old enough to become self aware, and he would invent elaborate fantasy and science fiction stories in his mind. It was only natural for him to begin spending much of his time crafting short stories and novels on the computer screen. Many of the ideas in those tales were discovered on long walks through the woods.
Robert was born in Northern Michigan and still lives there with his wife Tracy. He had a very active imagination from the time he was old enough to become self aware, and he would invent elaborate fantasy and science fiction stories in his mind. It was only natural for him to begin spending much of his time crafting short stories and novels on the computer screen. Many of the ideas in those tales were discovered on long walks through the woods.
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April 24, 2019
Barely finished it. This wasn't a book I could get into. The plot was decent. I liked how they were making the main character into the savior everyone expected him to be and all, but the characters, monsters and places had too many weird names, I just couldn't wrap my head around it all while trying to focus on the story.
May 9, 2014
I know it's good book when I suddenly start talking to the characters, as if I am their conscience that they don't listen to. "That's not a good idea Lannon, don't do it... You did it! Why didn't you listen to me?!" Meanwhile my mom is sitting next to me, probably thinking I'm insane.
My favorite characters were Furlus and Taris, which I envisioned as the Gimli and Legolas duo in this series; at least for this first book.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy that is different from others.
My favorite characters were Furlus and Taris, which I envisioned as the Gimli and Legolas duo in this series; at least for this first book.
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy that is different from others.
September 5, 2014
Knights: The eye of Divinity
A true fantasy novel, Dwarves, goblins and Elves (Birlotes), this story is very well written and the writer, Robert, E, Keller knows his craft. So what he has written is easy and enjoyable to read.
The book starts, and feels like a combination of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, not a bad thing as I love both of these books. Then it goes its own way as we follow our reluctant hero, Lannon, through his training and facing of demons.
This story could have been excellent and got five stars, it built up well, though some of the characters were a little inconsistent, then it started to flow well, building up to what I believed would be a final confrontation, then nothing. The story stops and they go back to training. I felt a little let down. I can understand there is more to come, however, an end should answer some questions and leave a cliffhanger of a big finale, this did neither.
Negatives said, it’s still well worth reading and well worth 4 stars.
Jeremy Poole
www.jeremypoole.net
If you like this try 'George and Dewi' by Jeremy Poole
A true fantasy novel, Dwarves, goblins and Elves (Birlotes), this story is very well written and the writer, Robert, E, Keller knows his craft. So what he has written is easy and enjoyable to read.
The book starts, and feels like a combination of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, not a bad thing as I love both of these books. Then it goes its own way as we follow our reluctant hero, Lannon, through his training and facing of demons.
This story could have been excellent and got five stars, it built up well, though some of the characters were a little inconsistent, then it started to flow well, building up to what I believed would be a final confrontation, then nothing. The story stops and they go back to training. I felt a little let down. I can understand there is more to come, however, an end should answer some questions and leave a cliffhanger of a big finale, this did neither.
Negatives said, it’s still well worth reading and well worth 4 stars.
Jeremy Poole
www.jeremypoole.net
If you like this try 'George and Dewi' by Jeremy Poole
June 29, 2018
Book Review – Knights: The Eye of Divinity by Robert E. Keller.
Knights: The Eye of Divinity by Robert E. Keller is a fantasy novel that follows the story of Lannon Sunshield, a young boy from a poor home, who is taken on as a squire by the knights of Dremlock in a time of trouble.
The Cover: This book comes with a typical fantasy cover that is well suited to the genre. It is not a spectacular cover, but the artwork is professional and conveys the type of story between the pages. It would sit comfortably on the shelves of any bookstore alongside other fantasy novels.
The Good Stuff: I enjoyed this book. The characters are likeable and have their own individual personalities. The dialogue is done well, it seems natural and lends towards building the characters individuality. The world is believable for a fantasy world. And there’s magic, fantasy creatures, magical weapons and an array of character classes you would expect to see in a fantasy novel. The story runs smoothly enough and Mr Keller has provided a fun, creative read.
The Bad Stuff: I had some issues with the authors writing. Firstly, there are comments in parenthesis sporadically throughout the book, which pulled me out of the story. I feel there was no need for the parenthesis and in some cases, the comments. The majority of the story is told to us, I would much have preferred to have been absorbed in the story through more showing. There are big information dumps. I like it when the description is fed seamlessly into the story so that you don’t even notice it, but in this book you have to pause the story each time a new character or location is introduced while you read through lines of description. There is also a problem with the Goblin Lords in my opinion. Maybe I just didn’t get it, but the reasoning for their ‘invincibility’ doesn’t make sense to me at all. If they are what we learn them to be, they would not be a harm to anyone and the knights would not waste any time on them. Another thing that disappointed me was the lack of female characters. There are squire trials and mention of female dorms, yet we hardly see any female students at all. There are a couple of female characters, but they always seem to lurk in the shadow of their male counterparts and are never really given the opportunity to shine.
Overall, despite the issues I had with the writing, this is an enjoyable fantasy novel with a solid story that the author has put a lot of thought into. On that basis, I’m giving it a goblin crushing 3 out of 5 golden bookmarks.
Knights: The Eye of Divinity by Robert E. Keller is a fantasy novel that follows the story of Lannon Sunshield, a young boy from a poor home, who is taken on as a squire by the knights of Dremlock in a time of trouble.
The Cover: This book comes with a typical fantasy cover that is well suited to the genre. It is not a spectacular cover, but the artwork is professional and conveys the type of story between the pages. It would sit comfortably on the shelves of any bookstore alongside other fantasy novels.
The Good Stuff: I enjoyed this book. The characters are likeable and have their own individual personalities. The dialogue is done well, it seems natural and lends towards building the characters individuality. The world is believable for a fantasy world. And there’s magic, fantasy creatures, magical weapons and an array of character classes you would expect to see in a fantasy novel. The story runs smoothly enough and Mr Keller has provided a fun, creative read.
The Bad Stuff: I had some issues with the authors writing. Firstly, there are comments in parenthesis sporadically throughout the book, which pulled me out of the story. I feel there was no need for the parenthesis and in some cases, the comments. The majority of the story is told to us, I would much have preferred to have been absorbed in the story through more showing. There are big information dumps. I like it when the description is fed seamlessly into the story so that you don’t even notice it, but in this book you have to pause the story each time a new character or location is introduced while you read through lines of description. There is also a problem with the Goblin Lords in my opinion. Maybe I just didn’t get it, but the reasoning for their ‘invincibility’ doesn’t make sense to me at all. If they are what we learn them to be, they would not be a harm to anyone and the knights would not waste any time on them. Another thing that disappointed me was the lack of female characters. There are squire trials and mention of female dorms, yet we hardly see any female students at all. There are a couple of female characters, but they always seem to lurk in the shadow of their male counterparts and are never really given the opportunity to shine.
Overall, despite the issues I had with the writing, this is an enjoyable fantasy novel with a solid story that the author has put a lot of thought into. On that basis, I’m giving it a goblin crushing 3 out of 5 golden bookmarks.
September 2, 2014
3.75 stars
**Contains spoilers**
Lannon, his father Doanan and his mother Tory live in the middle of the forest. Yet being so isolated doesn't prevent Lannon from knowing about the Knights of the Divine Order - the knights of the Dremlock Kingdom. It's one of many kingdoms on the continent of Gallamerth. I would love to see a map of the world.
Three of Knights, Taris Warhawk (East Tower Master) Furlus Goblincrusher (West Tower Master), and Cordus Landsaver (Lord Knight) come for Lannon but initially don't sense inherent magical abilities. Through a chance reading of ancient Runes, it's discovered that Lannon has the Eye of Divinity. He's to be brought to Dremlock as a possible Squire. The Knights follow the teachings of the legend Kuran Darkender.
The three named Knights are my favourites.
The types of people/species/creatures
- Birlote - Tree Dweller
- Olrog = Grey Dwarf
- Norack = pale skinned [humans?]
- Other dwarfs
- Rangers (which make me think of the Rangers from LOTR)
- Goblins (of different sorts)
- Barloaks (demons that could withstand the force of living things, created by the Deep Shadow many ages ago)
- Ogres
- Bloodfangs
- Goblin Worms
When the four are close to Dremlock, the Knights leave to prepare for the Color Trials of Squires, another Knight named Cartlan brings Lannon the rest of the way. Cartlan is irritating and arrogant. I do hope though that he doesn't turn out to be bad. Vorden, a Squire who has ben there for a few weeks, explains about the sashes: Orange (servants), Blue, White, Brown, Red, and Grey. A Knight of any non-Orange sash can be promoted to green.
What I especially like is that females are Squires too. Aldreya Silverhawk is one who sticks out. Later, she shows that she is sneaky. I don't know if I can trust her beauty.
Vorden, Lannon and Timlin (a very meek Squire with almost no confidence) get the Blue sash. Some other Squires (including Vorden) which Vorden had gotten Red...and Timlin Orange. Vorden is a good friend with a good heart when he says that others' opinions don't matter
**Contains spoilers**
Lannon, his father Doanan and his mother Tory live in the middle of the forest. Yet being so isolated doesn't prevent Lannon from knowing about the Knights of the Divine Order - the knights of the Dremlock Kingdom. It's one of many kingdoms on the continent of Gallamerth. I would love to see a map of the world.
Three of Knights, Taris Warhawk (East Tower Master) Furlus Goblincrusher (West Tower Master), and Cordus Landsaver (Lord Knight) come for Lannon but initially don't sense inherent magical abilities. Through a chance reading of ancient Runes, it's discovered that Lannon has the Eye of Divinity. He's to be brought to Dremlock as a possible Squire. The Knights follow the teachings of the legend Kuran Darkender.
The three named Knights are my favourites.
The types of people/species/creatures
- Birlote - Tree Dweller
- Olrog = Grey Dwarf
- Norack = pale skinned [humans?]
- Other dwarfs
- Rangers (which make me think of the Rangers from LOTR)
- Goblins (of different sorts)
- Barloaks (demons that could withstand the force of living things, created by the Deep Shadow many ages ago)
- Ogres
- Bloodfangs
- Goblin Worms
When the four are close to Dremlock, the Knights leave to prepare for the Color Trials of Squires, another Knight named Cartlan brings Lannon the rest of the way. Cartlan is irritating and arrogant. I do hope though that he doesn't turn out to be bad. Vorden, a Squire who has ben there for a few weeks, explains about the sashes: Orange (servants), Blue, White, Brown, Red, and Grey. A Knight of any non-Orange sash can be promoted to green.
What I especially like is that females are Squires too. Aldreya Silverhawk is one who sticks out. Later, she shows that she is sneaky. I don't know if I can trust her beauty.
Vorden, Lannon and Timlin (a very meek Squire with almost no confidence) get the Blue sash. Some other Squires (including Vorden) which Vorden had gotten Red...and Timlin Orange. Vorden is a good friend with a good heart when he says that others' opinions don't matter
April 15, 2013
Knights is an all around solid book. It does have a few hiccups, but nothing that would keep me from recommending this book.
The characters are interesting. Using Lannon, the main character, the author gives us a chance to see some of their layers. Unfortunately the author doesn’t go into that great detail on the characters to explain everything that was seen. However since this is the first book in the series I will assume that they mean to expand more in that area in the following books. Also while the good guys are good and the bad guys are bad, they aren’t flat. The good guys have their flaws and not all the bad guys are pure evil.
The world Keller has built is quite in depth. The entirety of this novel takes place in Silverland and Dremlock Kingdom, but there are many more kingdoms that are mentioned. Again I would like to have found out more about them as well, but I am going to assume they will be explored more in future novels.
There is also tons of action and intrigue in the story itself. It is a great starter series for middle grade teen readers who are interested in Fantasy because of this. While there isn’t necessarily a fight scene on every page, the book doesn’t lag in between the action and holds the reader’s attention. Even though I think younger readers would be interested I think older readers would be drawn into the story as well. It has many layers and the world has some great potential.
I only had two main issues with the book. The first was some of the things that were hinted at, but never fully answered. I do understand that there will be more novels in the series. Maybe some of those things will be explained then, but I think I would have enjoyed the book more if those threads hadn’t been left untied.
The second was that sometimes the main character seemed very weak willed. He would say he was going to be one way and then when the moment came to prove himself he would fold. I can see were this gives the main character the space to grow in future books. I also know that I said that the characters having flaws and not being flat was what helped to make the story interesting, but, I personally found it mildly agitating.
It is solid writing overall and looks like a good start to a series. The issues I had with the book are mainly my own view of how I feel a book should go and, as I said above, nothing that would keep me from recommending the book. I plan in fact to give this book as presents in the near future so that says something right there.
The characters are interesting. Using Lannon, the main character, the author gives us a chance to see some of their layers. Unfortunately the author doesn’t go into that great detail on the characters to explain everything that was seen. However since this is the first book in the series I will assume that they mean to expand more in that area in the following books. Also while the good guys are good and the bad guys are bad, they aren’t flat. The good guys have their flaws and not all the bad guys are pure evil.
The world Keller has built is quite in depth. The entirety of this novel takes place in Silverland and Dremlock Kingdom, but there are many more kingdoms that are mentioned. Again I would like to have found out more about them as well, but I am going to assume they will be explored more in future novels.
There is also tons of action and intrigue in the story itself. It is a great starter series for middle grade teen readers who are interested in Fantasy because of this. While there isn’t necessarily a fight scene on every page, the book doesn’t lag in between the action and holds the reader’s attention. Even though I think younger readers would be interested I think older readers would be drawn into the story as well. It has many layers and the world has some great potential.
I only had two main issues with the book. The first was some of the things that were hinted at, but never fully answered. I do understand that there will be more novels in the series. Maybe some of those things will be explained then, but I think I would have enjoyed the book more if those threads hadn’t been left untied.
The second was that sometimes the main character seemed very weak willed. He would say he was going to be one way and then when the moment came to prove himself he would fold. I can see were this gives the main character the space to grow in future books. I also know that I said that the characters having flaws and not being flat was what helped to make the story interesting, but, I personally found it mildly agitating.
It is solid writing overall and looks like a good start to a series. The issues I had with the book are mainly my own view of how I feel a book should go and, as I said above, nothing that would keep me from recommending the book. I plan in fact to give this book as presents in the near future so that says something right there.
January 31, 2016
I thought about just putting this one down a number of times, but kept pushing through hoping it would get better. It didn't. This feels like someone's D&D campaign. Some things are just too convenient. The disparity of strength between the evil and the good is too great and the "real" heroes' actions make no sense. But the biggest problem I have with this story is the title "magical" characteristic, the eye of Divinity, with is of a type of New Age mysticism that I have a real moral problem with. I won't be continuing this series.
January 26, 2015
Had there been less Harry Potter inspired ideas throughout, I think that I would have liked this book a lot more. Not to say that I don't like the Harry Potter series, it's just the way it was implemented into 'Knights' was not in a way that worked for me. Perhaps a younger reader could enjoy this story a lot more than I did. The characters and general story were okay, but not enough for me to pursue this series further.
October 7, 2014
I really wanted to like this book. The story was a only decent one if I'm honest, but it was the idea of knights in an almost Hogwarts like setting that didn't feel at all like the HP that made my keep reading. However the story was slow, draw out to the point past tension and thrill right into the dead spot of dull.
Don't get me wrong it had detail in those lines, but as it painted the picture it lost the pace and more importantly the emotion.
So it was OK
Don't get me wrong it had detail in those lines, but as it painted the picture it lost the pace and more importantly the emotion.
So it was OK
June 24, 2014
this story was poorly written and there seemed to be no continuity in the writing style. the character development was clunky and didn't inspire sympathy in any of the characters. I just didn't care what happened to them or the history of the world. Which is unfortunate because it started out well and just went downhill from there. 1 out of 5 stars
February 27, 2015
This was kind of convoluted Harry Potter story, it lacked order and the main character just didn't develop or learned from past experiences in all the book, I just kept thinking wasn't this how you got in trouble the last time? Too many conflicts and little character depth going at the same time....
November 17, 2013
Pretty much had nothing else to read.....better than something out there I suppose.
March 31, 2015
Everything about this book should have grabbed my attention and never let it go until the very end. Sadly this didn't happen and I found it unusually difficult to get through it.
April 30, 2018
The Eye of Divinity is the first book in the Knights series. We meet Lannon, who has grown up on the outskirts of a village, without too much of anything. His parents argue a lot, and it is unclear to begin with whether his father is actually ill, or just a drunk with excuses. However, when three Knights turn up, they agree to take Lannon with them, to be trained as a Squire. It turns out Lannon has the eye of divinity, and with it, he could save the kingdom.
This is a fantasy story of old - with danger, quests, nobility, and all other such goodness supplied on demand. Lannon is a bit of a wimpy character, but does grow throughout the book. He isn't the best at anything (which makes a nice change), but has to learn instead. He isn't the bravest, and he definitely changes his mind and is easily persuaded. Still, he does have redeeming qualities too, and this is only the first book. I'm sure he will continue to grow as the books progress.
If you like fantasy with a spot of danger, then I can definitely recommend this book.
This is a fantasy story of old - with danger, quests, nobility, and all other such goodness supplied on demand. Lannon is a bit of a wimpy character, but does grow throughout the book. He isn't the best at anything (which makes a nice change), but has to learn instead. He isn't the bravest, and he definitely changes his mind and is easily persuaded. Still, he does have redeeming qualities too, and this is only the first book. I'm sure he will continue to grow as the books progress.
If you like fantasy with a spot of danger, then I can definitely recommend this book.
August 12, 2017
This is a lovely sword and sorcery story. Poor Lannon gets what he has always dreamed about, but the fabled Dremlock Kingdom isn't what he expected. He is recruited to be a knight because of a unique magical ability he possesses, one that he never knew he had. Lannon is definitely not the right stuff. Basically cowardly and without confidence, he somehow gets caught up in adventures and horrors before he barely starts his knightly training. Something is definitely amiss in Dremlock Kingdom and Lannon, with a bunch of other new recruits are suddenly plunged right into the middle of it. Plenty of magic, villains, heroes, goblins and other horrors.Great stuff. I would recommend this to any sword and sorcery fan.
February 8, 2018
Great book. This book has lots of action Robert E. Keller does an outstanding job on description on anything. I can't wait to read the rest of the series. And just to let you know this book doesn't leave you on a cliff hanger for those who don't like cliff hangers. The Characters are described good not great but the questions I have of the characters hopefully will be answered in the feature.
But all in all I would recommend this series so far.
But all in all I would recommend this series so far.
June 20, 2021
I did enjoy the book but like others have said that there was a bit of depth missing from some of the characters. I think it might be better for a younger reader. I have to say though keeping that in mind that the premise was good and the writing style made it easy to read. It had many exciting points but other areas where you kind of wonder why the characters are whining. Overall I enjoyed the read.
March 29, 2018
So you want to be a knight
Lannon lives in the middle of nowhere with parents that argue constantly. He has two books one about goblins and the other about knights. He is reading when three knights ride up and ask him to come with them to train to be a knight. He is very excited to go with them as this has always been what he wanted.
Lannon lives in the middle of nowhere with parents that argue constantly. He has two books one about goblins and the other about knights. He is reading when three knights ride up and ask him to come with them to train to be a knight. He is very excited to go with them as this has always been what he wanted.
March 15, 2020
This was a decent fantasy story, and that's about all there is to say. The main character is a young man with no particular skills or personality, he meets other similarly boring characters, they make bad decisions for no particular reasons, and wander through some adventures. The book is one of those where the author feels the need to make up his own words for 'elf', 'dwarf', and so on.
July 25, 2024
Squires and knights
This was a really good book about boy and girls, from different lands becoming squires. The story had mant twists. There are Knights and sorcers fighting against evil monsters. Squires breaking rules and getting into trouble. Mines and tunnels under the fortress over run with trolls, goblins, and other evils.
This was a really good book about boy and girls, from different lands becoming squires. The story had mant twists. There are Knights and sorcers fighting against evil monsters. Squires breaking rules and getting into trouble. Mines and tunnels under the fortress over run with trolls, goblins, and other evils.
September 7, 2018
3 and a half.
The first half of this book was a bore, it's a shame because I bet people stop reading it. This would of gotten 4 stars if the first half was like the second half of the book or the cliche death didn't exist in the end.
The first half of this book was a bore, it's a shame because I bet people stop reading it. This would of gotten 4 stars if the first half was like the second half of the book or the cliche death didn't exist in the end.
December 20, 2021
Started initially as i was just bored and reading after long time. Captured me after few pages and slowly drew into it.
Depth not so deep but looks like has ability in other books of this series. Looking to read other books of series soon.
Good one to read fiction lovers.
Depth not so deep but looks like has ability in other books of this series. Looking to read other books of series soon.
Good one to read fiction lovers.
January 30, 2025
easy reading fantasy
Enjoyed this book, my 12 year old suggestion though.
Wasn’t my favourite, I had a tough time keeping it going but once I got past the first in book obstacle it was difficult to stop reading!
Enjoyed this book, my 12 year old suggestion though.
Wasn’t my favourite, I had a tough time keeping it going but once I got past the first in book obstacle it was difficult to stop reading!
January 26, 2017
Very good read...some of the wonders the main character performed were a little much for a 13-14 year old.
May 3, 2019
Amazingly written, love the concept and the characters. Just waiting for the next book!!
December 26, 2019
Forgettable
March 4, 2021
For young adults.
April 13, 2021
Got this for my kids and I ened up reading it. It was good, I enjoyed it.
June 22, 2023
awesome !!
June 27, 2015
The story itself is based around the protagonist Lannon, who discovers he possesses a rare gift known as the eye of divinity. The book itself starts off immersing the reader in the life of this unlikely knight and the ever growing threat spreading across the world they live in.
When Lannon is first discovered, he is viewed as nothing special, until he proves his worth in a brilliantly subtle manner, and thus is taken to Dremlock to receive training with the other squires. But his journey there marks the start of escalating trouble, and there are those who fear his gift as a threat, and will take any measures necessary to see that Lannon cannot use his gift to thwart their plans.
The book progresses at a steady pace, giving the reader insight into the past, religions, and the history of the world they live in, in a manner which inks the events of the past, to those which threaten to befall them now.
As expected, a wide array of characters are introduced and the squires in Dremock train in anything from weapons to magic, thus allowing the author unadulterated creativity to use these skills when facing an enemy, something which is done very well.
By the end of the first book, things are really set into motion, as a reader, I am expecting the second book in the series to build upon the foundations created here and excel in both plot and character development as the series progresses.
The only way this book could have been improved upon, based my own personal preference, is I would have liked to have seen a little more character development and interaction from a social view point, allowing me to warm more to the characters. However with everything which occurs through the book, such an intervention would have probably detracted from the story and the tension being built. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book and it is already added to my reading wishlist.
When Lannon is first discovered, he is viewed as nothing special, until he proves his worth in a brilliantly subtle manner, and thus is taken to Dremlock to receive training with the other squires. But his journey there marks the start of escalating trouble, and there are those who fear his gift as a threat, and will take any measures necessary to see that Lannon cannot use his gift to thwart their plans.
The book progresses at a steady pace, giving the reader insight into the past, religions, and the history of the world they live in, in a manner which inks the events of the past, to those which threaten to befall them now.
As expected, a wide array of characters are introduced and the squires in Dremock train in anything from weapons to magic, thus allowing the author unadulterated creativity to use these skills when facing an enemy, something which is done very well.
By the end of the first book, things are really set into motion, as a reader, I am expecting the second book in the series to build upon the foundations created here and excel in both plot and character development as the series progresses.
The only way this book could have been improved upon, based my own personal preference, is I would have liked to have seen a little more character development and interaction from a social view point, allowing me to warm more to the characters. However with everything which occurs through the book, such an intervention would have probably detracted from the story and the tension being built. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book and it is already added to my reading wishlist.
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