Perilous: A Medieval Tale of Myth and Sorcery

by Susan Laspe

A desperate king

An apprentice healer

And the race to beat the deadly nexus.

Life has barely returned to normal when the Oracle brings another dire quest to Chaddesden. This time, though, it’s not a knight she seeks, but a healer. Brynwen will need all her skills to find a priceless stone her enemy needs to reshape the world.

Brynwen faces a dilemma when the King of the Underworld seeks her help; she must choose between aiding his people in overcoming a fatal illness or continuing her mission.

However, danger for the unwary lurks in the depths. Can Brynwen navigate the king’s subterranean realm in time, or will she remain trapped in the underworld forever?



For fans of Percy Jackson and Narnia, this historical fantasy is a must!

382 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 5, 2024

About the author

Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Susan spent her summers riding her bike to and from the local library to borrow her favorite books and movies. The push to create her own stories was influenced by reading and watching the Grimm’s Fairy Tales and the Percy Jackson book series, as well as a love of history (her favorite subject in school). She received a Bachelor of Arts in Education and taught elementary school for a short time. When not writing or working, she can be found doing arts and craft projects. She lives with her husband, plants, and computer in St. Louis, Missouri.

She can be contacted via Facebook (@Susan Laspe Author), Instagram (@SusanLaspe_Author), Twitter (@SusanLaspe), or Goodreads (21938195.Susan_Laspe). For questions about her books or author signings, please contact her at https://susanlaspe.com

Reviews

[Kelsey Gietl · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the first two books in this series are good, I absolutely loved this one! Definitely the author's best work yet. Just a few things I enjoyed:
- Fight scenes that take the action up a notch. The final battle between our hero and villain is just *chef's kiss*. So so good!
- More Padric/Brynwen romance. If you're not already rooting for them like Percabeth (IYKYK), you definitely will be.
- Humorous Talfryn moments and lots of fabulous banter between characters
- A twist ending that had me unsure who to trust throughout most of the story. Even some of the safe characters didn't seem so safe.
- The last paragraph. ;)

As a beta reader, I received a free copy, but my review is completely my own.

[Kat M · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was another great entry in this entry, it has that overall feel that I was hoping for from the previous books. The characters felt like they were supposed to and enjoyed the overall storyline going on. It was a great feel for the Rise of the Charioteer series. I can't wait to read more from Susan Laspe.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fun read in this series that's great for fans of Percy Jackson or Harry Potter. I enjoyed watching the continued romance develop between Brynwen and Padric. There are also some interesting plot twists and characters who aren't always as they seem. I think this book is the best so far in the series.