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War of the Wildlands
Unrelenting war between humans and elves threatens to destroy the forest forever.
A tyrant king has declared war on the elves and will stop at nothing to see them annihilated. Despite fighting savagely to defend their homes, the elves are outmatched by vicious attacks from highly skilled battle mages. The elven clans must join forces to have any chance of survival against the ruthless king’s army.
Meanwhile, a young half-elf is forced from the human world he has always known and travels into the Wildlands to seek out his elven kin. Along the way, he learns to draw on the magic within himself to craft weapons of tremendous power. When war arrives on his doorstep, he must choose whether to stand with the family he has always known or the elves who share his blood.
A tyrant king has declared war on the elves and will stop at nothing to see them annihilated. Despite fighting savagely to defend their homes, the elves are outmatched by vicious attacks from highly skilled battle mages. The elven clans must join forces to have any chance of survival against the ruthless king’s army.
Meanwhile, a young half-elf is forced from the human world he has always known and travels into the Wildlands to seek out his elven kin. Along the way, he learns to draw on the magic within himself to craft weapons of tremendous power. When war arrives on his doorstep, he must choose whether to stand with the family he has always known or the elves who share his blood.
- GenresFantasyEpic Fantasy
253 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2013
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Lana Axe
23 books125 followersLana Axe lives in the Missouri countryside surrounded by dogs, cats, birds and reptiles. She spends most of her free time daydreaming about elves, magic, and far-away lands.
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November 18, 2013
As usual, my disclaimers:
1. I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
2. Reading is subjective. This is merely my opinion, and, for me, 3 stars is a good thing, not bad. Three means I enjoyed the book and I didn't struggle to get through it.
I won’t go into my usual likes and dislikes sections. They’ll just run together. My main complaint about the book is that it felt rushed. The characters are different from one another in their motivation and voice, which is great because there are quite a few of them. With that said, because the book felt rushed, I don’t think they were developed as well as they could have been. I think I read in another review that the reviewer wished this would have been lengthened to two or three books and I couldn’t agree more. There was plenty of ‘action’ and the story moved quickly, which again is great. But the scenes themselves felt rushed through, lacking some of the sensory inputs and details that would have immersed me completely. Some sections I was pulled into the story beautifully. For instance, the interactions between the king and prince are possibly the strongest scenes, in my opinion. The battles scenes were the weakest for me because, as I said, they felt rushed. However, Ms. Axe's descriptions of the forests are very nice.
I think my favorite character is Aelryk, the prince. I found myself more interested in him than the other characters. I won’t spoil it, but I think it’s because he was pulled in two directions. Inner turmoil is my fav in characters. Yori was my least favorite, probably because his story didn’t seem to fit into the book. I made no real connection with him and the main story (other than a few coincidental meetings that didn’t really lead to anything major). I honestly felt like his was a set up to maybe a second book in the series, but I don’t know that there will be one.
I found that time moved oddly in this book. One day the prince is in the castle, then he’s fighting in the Wildlands, then he’s back at the castle. There’s no mention to travel times and there’s no map so it made it feel like it all happened in a day. Possible, but improbable. Marching an army takes time, then the attack, then the march back. It’s another reason the book felt rushed. Of course, this could just be my personal preference. I need to know, even if it’s just a sentence or a sense of time, how they got from point A to point B. Though I’m not a map follower when I read, I do look at them before I start so I can get a feel for distances and where stuff is. Without either in this book, I found myself floating through what felt like a really really long day.
There were some unfortunate info dumps that were all the more apparent because the tenses switched between present and past. I easily made it through them, although I think the information could have been woven nicely into the story itself. Again, perhaps if it were longer.
So in conclusion, this was a good read, fast and short, but left me wanting a more in-depth book. I guess that ‘but’ in and of itself is a good thing.
1. I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
2. Reading is subjective. This is merely my opinion, and, for me, 3 stars is a good thing, not bad. Three means I enjoyed the book and I didn't struggle to get through it.
I won’t go into my usual likes and dislikes sections. They’ll just run together. My main complaint about the book is that it felt rushed. The characters are different from one another in their motivation and voice, which is great because there are quite a few of them. With that said, because the book felt rushed, I don’t think they were developed as well as they could have been. I think I read in another review that the reviewer wished this would have been lengthened to two or three books and I couldn’t agree more. There was plenty of ‘action’ and the story moved quickly, which again is great. But the scenes themselves felt rushed through, lacking some of the sensory inputs and details that would have immersed me completely. Some sections I was pulled into the story beautifully. For instance, the interactions between the king and prince are possibly the strongest scenes, in my opinion. The battles scenes were the weakest for me because, as I said, they felt rushed. However, Ms. Axe's descriptions of the forests are very nice.
I think my favorite character is Aelryk, the prince. I found myself more interested in him than the other characters. I won’t spoil it, but I think it’s because he was pulled in two directions. Inner turmoil is my fav in characters. Yori was my least favorite, probably because his story didn’t seem to fit into the book. I made no real connection with him and the main story (other than a few coincidental meetings that didn’t really lead to anything major). I honestly felt like his was a set up to maybe a second book in the series, but I don’t know that there will be one.
I found that time moved oddly in this book. One day the prince is in the castle, then he’s fighting in the Wildlands, then he’s back at the castle. There’s no mention to travel times and there’s no map so it made it feel like it all happened in a day. Possible, but improbable. Marching an army takes time, then the attack, then the march back. It’s another reason the book felt rushed. Of course, this could just be my personal preference. I need to know, even if it’s just a sentence or a sense of time, how they got from point A to point B. Though I’m not a map follower when I read, I do look at them before I start so I can get a feel for distances and where stuff is. Without either in this book, I found myself floating through what felt like a really really long day.
There were some unfortunate info dumps that were all the more apparent because the tenses switched between present and past. I easily made it through them, although I think the information could have been woven nicely into the story itself. Again, perhaps if it were longer.
So in conclusion, this was a good read, fast and short, but left me wanting a more in-depth book. I guess that ‘but’ in and of itself is a good thing.
November 15, 2013
Yori is a young half-elf who has spent his life among humans. His circumstances change when he is accused of a crime and sent on a dangerous mission by the prince himself. Charged with finding his elven kin and learning about the art of carving magical runes, he finds himself involved in a brutal war between humans and elves.
This book definitely has the feel of a coming of age story. Yori is an interesting character who doesn’t quite know how to perceive the events around him. He’s lived as something of an outcast in his hometown, but he’s never been involved in a war. He has his own opinions about what is going on, and whether a reader likes the choices he makes or not, they seem true to a kid of only seventeen.
Prince Aelryk seems like a decent guy. He has the makings of what could someday become a just and kind ruler. His bride-to-be Lenora learns that being a princess isn’t all pretty clothes and fancy jewels. She changes over the course of the story, and I like what she became as well.
I also enjoyed Darin, Yori’s elven grandfather. He adds an element of a loving parent with a lot of information to convey to an eager mind. There was something familiar and warm about him that I liked. The power in the runes themselves added an enjoyable magical element to the tale. I would love to see what Yori is doing later in life.
Reylin, Reylana, and Essa make up the rest of the major elf characters in this book. They all had their own personalities, and they played off of each other well. Reylin is about to go off the deep end, and Essa is the voice of reason. Reylana is there for moral support and seems to be caught in the middle. Her inner turmoil came through nicely, and she and Essa will likely make fine leaders for their people.
There is plenty of action that kept me engaged and a good level of depth to the characters. I found myself worrying about them at times and hating them at others. I always enjoy a book that can keep my focus and entertain me as well.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book definitely has the feel of a coming of age story. Yori is an interesting character who doesn’t quite know how to perceive the events around him. He’s lived as something of an outcast in his hometown, but he’s never been involved in a war. He has his own opinions about what is going on, and whether a reader likes the choices he makes or not, they seem true to a kid of only seventeen.
Prince Aelryk seems like a decent guy. He has the makings of what could someday become a just and kind ruler. His bride-to-be Lenora learns that being a princess isn’t all pretty clothes and fancy jewels. She changes over the course of the story, and I like what she became as well.
I also enjoyed Darin, Yori’s elven grandfather. He adds an element of a loving parent with a lot of information to convey to an eager mind. There was something familiar and warm about him that I liked. The power in the runes themselves added an enjoyable magical element to the tale. I would love to see what Yori is doing later in life.
Reylin, Reylana, and Essa make up the rest of the major elf characters in this book. They all had their own personalities, and they played off of each other well. Reylin is about to go off the deep end, and Essa is the voice of reason. Reylana is there for moral support and seems to be caught in the middle. Her inner turmoil came through nicely, and she and Essa will likely make fine leaders for their people.
There is plenty of action that kept me engaged and a good level of depth to the characters. I found myself worrying about them at times and hating them at others. I always enjoy a book that can keep my focus and entertain me as well.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 18, 2013
On the whole, this was well done, if a bit shallow for my tastes.
Especially in the beginning, the fantasy elements weren't incorporated with as much of a unique element as I'd have liked to see. For instance, human mages rely on potions, and it's left at that. Nothing to lend depth, such as the potions tasting horrible, making the mages sick later, having addictive properties, being ridiculously expensive to the point where mages couldn't practice magic outside of royal order, or having to be brewed differently depending on the type of magic being used. It just made bits of the setting feel a little thin. It's a minor pet peeve, but those little tics in the worldbuilding are what grabs me in someone else's written world. Fantasy is all about its tropes, but the more distinctive you can make your treatment of them, the better it feels to a reader like me.
The characters were on the whole pretty well realized, but there were spots where their motivations were not cohesive with their characterization prior. It moved the story forward, but it didn't feel like the characters actually felt the way they acted. So, if you read it in the moment, and don't look for complex motivations, it's an enjoyable read. But it's not the most immersive fantasy I've stumbled onto.
I have some pet peeves with the flow of the narrative- the prologue never really ties into the story, and there's some parts that feel choppy. There were a few minor errors- broken quotations, a homonym or two, and a minor continuity error in one town being referred to and treated as a "village" in the beginning, and one of the kingdom's two largest cities, in the end. On the whole, it's well edited, easy to read, and will certainly appease that fantasy craving.
Especially in the beginning, the fantasy elements weren't incorporated with as much of a unique element as I'd have liked to see. For instance, human mages rely on potions, and it's left at that. Nothing to lend depth, such as the potions tasting horrible, making the mages sick later, having addictive properties, being ridiculously expensive to the point where mages couldn't practice magic outside of royal order, or having to be brewed differently depending on the type of magic being used. It just made bits of the setting feel a little thin. It's a minor pet peeve, but those little tics in the worldbuilding are what grabs me in someone else's written world. Fantasy is all about its tropes, but the more distinctive you can make your treatment of them, the better it feels to a reader like me.
The characters were on the whole pretty well realized, but there were spots where their motivations were not cohesive with their characterization prior. It moved the story forward, but it didn't feel like the characters actually felt the way they acted. So, if you read it in the moment, and don't look for complex motivations, it's an enjoyable read. But it's not the most immersive fantasy I've stumbled onto.
I have some pet peeves with the flow of the narrative- the prologue never really ties into the story, and there's some parts that feel choppy. There were a few minor errors- broken quotations, a homonym or two, and a minor continuity error in one town being referred to and treated as a "village" in the beginning, and one of the kingdom's two largest cities, in the end. On the whole, it's well edited, easy to read, and will certainly appease that fantasy craving.
December 23, 2013
"War of the Wildlands" by Lana Axe is a wonderful fantasy story with action, suspense and great entertainment value; possibly even a lot of symbolism and relevance to real life. Set in a world of humans versus elves and an atrocious war raging between them parts of this are reminiscent of modern wars and racial hatred. The cruel elimination of elve villages where few are spared was a difficult and dark passage to read, but there are good and bad characters on both sides in this story and so it is not surprising that Axe has chosen Yori, a half human half elve, as the most prominent character for the story. His part of the story is quite pleasant and more light-hearted, although not without dangers and complications.
The theme of protecting the forest is mentioned early on and introduces the element of nature and harmony with it, which seems to have been lost in the minds of the warring opponents.
Yori is a lovely character and so are many others. The story also features mages and more fantasy creatures. The story is nicely plotted and develops gradually. The characters are drawn vividly, I really cared about what happened to them.
Playful and enjoyable this is a feast for fans of the fantasy genre and a promising start to the series.
The theme of protecting the forest is mentioned early on and introduces the element of nature and harmony with it, which seems to have been lost in the minds of the warring opponents.
Yori is a lovely character and so are many others. The story also features mages and more fantasy creatures. The story is nicely plotted and develops gradually. The characters are drawn vividly, I really cared about what happened to them.
Playful and enjoyable this is a feast for fans of the fantasy genre and a promising start to the series.
November 22, 2013
Before we begin, I want to acknowledge that I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’m a huge fan of epic fantasy and I was intrigued by the premise behind the book. The Na’zorans are led by a tyrant king obsessed with wiping out the elves and conquering all the land as far as he can see. For their part, the elves respond by raiding farming villages along the kingdom’s border.
In the middle of the ongoing war is a half breed Yori as he goes on a quest to try to bridge the gap between the two worlds. Aside from an initial encounter in his farming village with his human relatives, he avoids the war and learns how to create runed weapons for both people. He eventually returns once the war is over. His role to show the other parts of the world away from the war was entertaining, but I expected more from him.
This story reminded me of the conflict between the United States and the Native American tribes when the government wanted to take their land. It’s a pleasant reminder of what can happen if good people stand by and allow something to happen to others.
Overall, I thought the story was excellent and a fun read.
I’m a huge fan of epic fantasy and I was intrigued by the premise behind the book. The Na’zorans are led by a tyrant king obsessed with wiping out the elves and conquering all the land as far as he can see. For their part, the elves respond by raiding farming villages along the kingdom’s border.
In the middle of the ongoing war is a half breed Yori as he goes on a quest to try to bridge the gap between the two worlds. Aside from an initial encounter in his farming village with his human relatives, he avoids the war and learns how to create runed weapons for both people. He eventually returns once the war is over. His role to show the other parts of the world away from the war was entertaining, but I expected more from him.
This story reminded me of the conflict between the United States and the Native American tribes when the government wanted to take their land. It’s a pleasant reminder of what can happen if good people stand by and allow something to happen to others.
Overall, I thought the story was excellent and a fun read.
November 13, 2013
Review of War of the Wildlands
The beautiful, magical land of Na’zoran now sounds with the drums of war between humans and elves. Each side blames the other. Each army attacks in sneak surprise and without mercy. Death and destruction rampage over the land. The reader is drawn into every nail biting scene. The reader will love Yori, the half-breed human and elf. Follow him through the turmoil of war and life in general. Who will conquer or be conquered? Will only one side survive, or will both sides come to a lasting, peaceful agreement? Read War of the Wildlands to find out.
The author of The Story of River paints the picture of the same enchanted kingdom in this story.
The beautiful, magical land of Na’zoran now sounds with the drums of war between humans and elves. Each side blames the other. Each army attacks in sneak surprise and without mercy. Death and destruction rampage over the land. The reader is drawn into every nail biting scene. The reader will love Yori, the half-breed human and elf. Follow him through the turmoil of war and life in general. Who will conquer or be conquered? Will only one side survive, or will both sides come to a lasting, peaceful agreement? Read War of the Wildlands to find out.
The author of The Story of River paints the picture of the same enchanted kingdom in this story.
August 31, 2016
Lovers of fantasy and elves!
War of the Wildlands by Lana Axe
A fantastic story for the lovers of fantasy and elves!
Magic, loyalty and destiny will keep readers turning the pages of this truly lovely tale.
Nicely written and descriptive enough to engage the audience. A wonderful war of worlds wrapped with imagination, gripping and fun.
A really good and captivating read.
War of the Wildlands by Lana Axe
A fantastic story for the lovers of fantasy and elves!
Magic, loyalty and destiny will keep readers turning the pages of this truly lovely tale.
Nicely written and descriptive enough to engage the audience. A wonderful war of worlds wrapped with imagination, gripping and fun.
A really good and captivating read.
October 25, 2013
This is a fun and exciting read. I enjoyed every page of this fantasy world. The runes were a good addition to the magic system, and it was fun to watch Yori as he learned. The war rages on in the background, and there are some well written battle scenes. Truly enjoyable.
July 20, 2016
I really want to like the series and the world, but I can't quite bring myself to commit 100%. I find it to be very frustrating reading Axe's work, because I can practically feel all of the potential her writing has, and I can see how much effort she has put into world-building. Rather than rambling on vaguely, I'd like to divide my review by points.
-"Spoken" Language-
For all that reviewers before me are lauding her work as being a high fantasy piece, I find that the very language the characters use negate that statement. Every use of "sis" by Reylin to Reylana jarred me back into the real world, along with other modern feeling words, such as "yep".
-Written Language-
Axe isn't horrible at painting the world she has created, it just strikes me that her descriptions are very bare bones. I know many have lauded her for keeping the story straight forward, which I can agree with (the literal year of struggle to get through LotR: Two Tower's descriptions of the scenery comes to mind...), but I don't believe that finer details need to be sacrificed to that end. It makes for a, at times, bland read.
-Action-
This left me wanting more! The build-up to any of the smaller battles, or even the final battle, seems nonexistent, which is ill combined with the non-descriptive battle narrative. Based on what description we receive, many of these battles are set up to be very epic- but they're decidedly not so. This point falls in line with the "Written Language" above.
-Plot Points-
This section is spoiler filled, and will therefor be completely in a spoiler tag.
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Due to moving, I had to take a long break from reading about 2/3 of the way through the novel. I struggled to get back into it, but did not wish to leave it unfinished. I may need to read through some parts again to confirm points I've made (as well as to check on the spelling of names...)
Overall, I would rather rate this book a 2.5 than a 3, but am comfortable rounding up. Axe has a lot of potential as a writer, and I'm invested in reading more of her work simply to see how she grows. I understand that she has chosen not to use an editor, and while that is obviously her choice, I do feel she could benefit from having one. It would really bring her writing up a notch, as most of my issues with her novel seem like they could be fixed with some simple questions asked of her. "Why is this important?" "Don't you feel this language is anachronistic?"
While I don't think I'll go to my friends and suggest War of the Wildlands, I also wouldn't try to convince anyone not to read it. It's certainly worth a look. I will continue to look into her work, and hope to see Axe grow as a writer, and see the world she has built grow with her. I have hopes for her future work.
-"Spoken" Language-
For all that reviewers before me are lauding her work as being a high fantasy piece, I find that the very language the characters use negate that statement. Every use of "sis" by Reylin to Reylana jarred me back into the real world, along with other modern feeling words, such as "yep".
-Written Language-
Axe isn't horrible at painting the world she has created, it just strikes me that her descriptions are very bare bones. I know many have lauded her for keeping the story straight forward, which I can agree with (the literal year of struggle to get through LotR: Two Tower's descriptions of the scenery comes to mind...), but I don't believe that finer details need to be sacrificed to that end. It makes for a, at times, bland read.
-Action-
This left me wanting more! The build-up to any of the smaller battles, or even the final battle, seems nonexistent, which is ill combined with the non-descriptive battle narrative. Based on what description we receive, many of these battles are set up to be very epic- but they're decidedly not so. This point falls in line with the "Written Language" above.
-Plot Points-
This section is spoiler filled, and will therefor be completely in a spoiler tag.
-
Due to moving, I had to take a long break from reading about 2/3 of the way through the novel. I struggled to get back into it, but did not wish to leave it unfinished. I may need to read through some parts again to confirm points I've made (as well as to check on the spelling of names...)
Overall, I would rather rate this book a 2.5 than a 3, but am comfortable rounding up. Axe has a lot of potential as a writer, and I'm invested in reading more of her work simply to see how she grows. I understand that she has chosen not to use an editor, and while that is obviously her choice, I do feel she could benefit from having one. It would really bring her writing up a notch, as most of my issues with her novel seem like they could be fixed with some simple questions asked of her. "Why is this important?" "Don't you feel this language is anachronistic?"
While I don't think I'll go to my friends and suggest War of the Wildlands, I also wouldn't try to convince anyone not to read it. It's certainly worth a look. I will continue to look into her work, and hope to see Axe grow as a writer, and see the world she has built grow with her. I have hopes for her future work.
November 3, 2013
*I received an ARC of this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review*
I enjoy a good epic fantasy, but I'll have to admit all mine were watched in movies and not read in books. I do however still understand the complexity and the need for interwoven stories when it comes to reading one.
War of the Wildlands basically follows three groups. The Na'zorans: The evil tyrant king, who it would seem no one loved, and the honorable Prince Aelryk, who everyone seemed to like. The elves: Mostly following the twins Relin, a war hungry elf bent on vengeance, and Reylana, the faithful sword maiden who wants what was best for her people. And then there is Yori: He's a half-elf half-human who ventures away from the humans to meet his elfin family and learn the art of rune carving and magical jewel setting.
The story between the Na'zorans and the elves is interesting and entertaining. It easily captured my attention. What has me pausing is Yori's story. I see how it intertwines with both sides of the war between the Na'zorans and the elves, but what I don't see is why I'm reading about it. It almost seems like two standalone stories have been pushed together.
The characters are well written and the scenery is described just enough to let my mind paint a picture. However, there are several things that happen throughout the story that are never explained and sometimes even the characters themselves wonder about an event, though their curiosity never seeks explanation or understanding.
My Favorite Moment: The end of the battle when Aelryk faces Essa.
My Favorite Character: Lisalla. No matter what life throws at her she doesn't back down. I love her strength and I love how she speaks her mind no matter who she's talking to.
I enjoy a good epic fantasy, but I'll have to admit all mine were watched in movies and not read in books. I do however still understand the complexity and the need for interwoven stories when it comes to reading one.
War of the Wildlands basically follows three groups. The Na'zorans: The evil tyrant king, who it would seem no one loved, and the honorable Prince Aelryk, who everyone seemed to like. The elves: Mostly following the twins Relin, a war hungry elf bent on vengeance, and Reylana, the faithful sword maiden who wants what was best for her people. And then there is Yori: He's a half-elf half-human who ventures away from the humans to meet his elfin family and learn the art of rune carving and magical jewel setting.
The story between the Na'zorans and the elves is interesting and entertaining. It easily captured my attention. What has me pausing is Yori's story. I see how it intertwines with both sides of the war between the Na'zorans and the elves, but what I don't see is why I'm reading about it. It almost seems like two standalone stories have been pushed together.
The characters are well written and the scenery is described just enough to let my mind paint a picture. However, there are several things that happen throughout the story that are never explained and sometimes even the characters themselves wonder about an event, though their curiosity never seeks explanation or understanding.
My Favorite Moment: The end of the battle when Aelryk faces Essa.
My Favorite Character: Lisalla. No matter what life throws at her she doesn't back down. I love her strength and I love how she speaks her mind no matter who she's talking to.
July 20, 2016
I was given a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Lana Axe transports the reader to an imaginative world where elves and humans are locked in a bitter war. There were a multitude of characters in this tale and the author did a wonderful job giving each an individual voice. The characters were consistent in their actions/reactions. There were certain characters that really stood out for me: the elf twins - Reylin and Reylana, Essa - the leader of the sword maidens and my favorite character Mi'tal - the prince's personal protector. The king and his son Prince Aelryk - the interaction between father and son was intense and in my opinion the most developed.
I thought the descriptions of the world were spot on - I could see the forest, villages and markets.
The author has a unique writing style. There are no tedious passages that drone on about inconsequential things. Instead, Axe sticks to the meat of the story and moves it at a rapid pace. Because it moves so quickly, there were a couple times I was left wanting more. I like getting into the characters' emotional muck and I felt as though a couple of the scenes were a bit rushed.
Overall, I found the story very enjoyable. I was struck by how much of the War of the Wildlands relates to our own world. While we may not have a king waging war on elves and the forest in the name of kingdom building, we do have the issues of corporate greed versus environmental concerns.
Lana Axe transports the reader to an imaginative world where elves and humans are locked in a bitter war. There were a multitude of characters in this tale and the author did a wonderful job giving each an individual voice. The characters were consistent in their actions/reactions. There were certain characters that really stood out for me: the elf twins - Reylin and Reylana, Essa - the leader of the sword maidens and my favorite character Mi'tal - the prince's personal protector. The king and his son Prince Aelryk - the interaction between father and son was intense and in my opinion the most developed.
I thought the descriptions of the world were spot on - I could see the forest, villages and markets.
The author has a unique writing style. There are no tedious passages that drone on about inconsequential things. Instead, Axe sticks to the meat of the story and moves it at a rapid pace. Because it moves so quickly, there were a couple times I was left wanting more. I like getting into the characters' emotional muck and I felt as though a couple of the scenes were a bit rushed.
Overall, I found the story very enjoyable. I was struck by how much of the War of the Wildlands relates to our own world. While we may not have a king waging war on elves and the forest in the name of kingdom building, we do have the issues of corporate greed versus environmental concerns.
June 5, 2014
I am truly appalled that this "book" can even be considered complete. Truly, of the hundreds of books I have read, this one was so astonishingly painful, I made a goodreads account just to write this review.
The writing was so rudimentary that at times I had to check my phone to make sure I hadn't somehow downloaded a children's book. There is no reason for the main character to have even been in the book when his whole purpose was to explain the magic system used and then be utterly pointless for the rest of the time. The prince's love for the princess was something out of twilight. "Oh she's pretty, oh he's handsome, let's get married" truly I wish I had a hard copy of this book, solely for the purpose of burning it to cleanse the world at this sad attempt at "writing"
The writing was so rudimentary that at times I had to check my phone to make sure I hadn't somehow downloaded a children's book. There is no reason for the main character to have even been in the book when his whole purpose was to explain the magic system used and then be utterly pointless for the rest of the time. The prince's love for the princess was something out of twilight. "Oh she's pretty, oh he's handsome, let's get married" truly I wish I had a hard copy of this book, solely for the purpose of burning it to cleanse the world at this sad attempt at "writing"
January 3, 2015
I was given a copy of War of the Wildlands in exchange for an honest review. Lana Axe spins a tale of war and royalty. I liked the book, it was a good read. It moved a little slow for me and I think could have been "fleshed out" a bit, maybe split into a couple of books by adding more about the lives of the elves and the other secondary characters. Still a story that will entertain with elements for both male and female readers, battle scenes, sword maidens and the damsel in distress. I give this book 3 stars.
September 17, 2016
Great fantasy read filled with action and suspense. Elves versus humans, prince and princesses, runes and magic; there's a lot of great elements in this book to keep the reader engaged. Lana Axe weaves a glorious tale that fantasy readers will surely find entertaining. Yori, our protagonist, has a decision to make between his heritage and his adoptive family. Find this book on Amazon.
October 19, 2013
It has lots of adventure and magic. I liked Yori. Fun to read.
January 6, 2014
Good Story
I gave this book 3 stars because I feel it could have been written in more detail and in greater depth.
I gave this book 3 stars because I feel it could have been written in more detail and in greater depth.
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