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The Fallen Usurper
333 pages, Paperback
Published November 13, 2023
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Jon Monson
10 books24 followersJon Monson started writing after finishing grad school – the first time in his adult life that he found himself with any amount of free time. When he’s not crafting stories, he enjoys exploring his adopted home in Idaho, where he lives with his wife and daughters. Until he fulfills his dream of writing full-time somewhere in Portugal, he spends his days working as an accountant. To see more from Jon, check out JonMonson.com.
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November 13, 2023
I have been waiting a long time for this sequel to The Final Heir, and it is well worth the wait. This book doesn’t slow you down with a lot of backstory; it starts right where the previous book left off at the end of an epic fight. Morsels of the backstory are given here and there as this story progresses. This installment finds our 3 main characters on separate pursuits.
Mahzun sees his victims and begins following the instructions of a voice. Although not knowing the source of the voice, he feels that the voice is a holy calling that he must follow.
Ekarath has accepted that he is the true and final heir of all people. He strives to be worthy of this position, but he also hears a voice that he cannot ignore. He sees the impending death of the Shajarat, the timeless tree that represents the magic in the land. He believes that saving the Shajarat will also save the people, and he becomes obsessed with finding a way to communicate with the Shajarat. His excitement and motivation catapults Zahara on her own journey. Yet, people just believe him to be young and crazy.
Zahara is transported to another place where she undergoes personal and magical growth that she never imagined. She has visions and learns more about the history of the lands and the magic they hold. Her quest results in an unexpected bond with Mahzun and new insight on the war against the heirs.
The tale is full of magic and full of war. It is high adventure for all three, where mystery and danger hide at every turn. The creatures and the lands are described so well that you see this world and walk these paths. This story is so engrossing and exciting that I read it in one sitting. If you are anything like me, when you turn your last page, you will be reaching for the next book in the series!
Mahzun sees his victims and begins following the instructions of a voice. Although not knowing the source of the voice, he feels that the voice is a holy calling that he must follow.
Ekarath has accepted that he is the true and final heir of all people. He strives to be worthy of this position, but he also hears a voice that he cannot ignore. He sees the impending death of the Shajarat, the timeless tree that represents the magic in the land. He believes that saving the Shajarat will also save the people, and he becomes obsessed with finding a way to communicate with the Shajarat. His excitement and motivation catapults Zahara on her own journey. Yet, people just believe him to be young and crazy.
Zahara is transported to another place where she undergoes personal and magical growth that she never imagined. She has visions and learns more about the history of the lands and the magic they hold. Her quest results in an unexpected bond with Mahzun and new insight on the war against the heirs.
The tale is full of magic and full of war. It is high adventure for all three, where mystery and danger hide at every turn. The creatures and the lands are described so well that you see this world and walk these paths. This story is so engrossing and exciting that I read it in one sitting. If you are anything like me, when you turn your last page, you will be reaching for the next book in the series!
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