Far Forest Scrolls Tattered Shred of Eternity

Far Forest Scrolls #5

by Alpha Four

Verngaurd’s soil, already drenched in blood from civil war, hungrily awaits more as hordes of Dark Warriors invade in unimaginable numbers. Every realm must shake loose and empty the dusty corners of their lands for any and all remaining warriors in anticipation of the upcoming battles set to determine the fate of the world. Even if the League completes their quest, how can they survive friend and foe moving to surround them, intent on stealing the source of magic?

Welcome to the last, blood-soaked, step of the Far Forest Scrolls journey.

516 pages, Hardcover

Published June 10, 2024

About the author

Alpha Four, or A4, is an enigmatic figure from the turn of the first millennium of the Common Era (C.E.). Although the formality of his education is uncertain, we know he studied military history, martial skills, languages, history, philosophy, mathematics, religion, and wrote extensively. Evidence suggests he was a ranking courtier and military advisor in the turbulent environment that was England one thousand years ago. He likely served in Æthelred II’s court (and possibly Sweyn I, the Danish sovereign who briefly sat on the English throne in 1013 C.E.).

Reviews

[Tiffany Mollis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Action and hope do win out, but the heartache and ending will demand a sacrifice of crying. I really haven't been this invested in world since...well not sure ever. There are SO MANY parts of this which I feel will walk on with me it is hard to describe.
“Whether great or small, all of our gifted tomorrows blur into threadbare yesterdays."
“People talk about the courage to die, but what about the courage to live?”
"There are critical times in your life when the choice you make reveals, or removes, your character."
This is one of those books that I am not sure how I will go on reading anything else, while at the same time I don't know if I want to take this journey over again either.

[Jack ArtTrade · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't honestly sure how this series was going to be wrapped up in one book but it was (it is long, not sure if the longest or not). The quest for the last of the crystals is wrapped up and I love the challenges they have to solve (Lontas is probably my favorite other than Finn-still mad about him in book two). The battles are probably some of my favorite of the series as armies from the world fight it out. I had to reread the ending a couple of times and will not lie, some tissues were involved. I happened to have reread one of the books and I feel like I get more out of it each time. When I am emotionally ready, I will some day/year restart the series.

[Henrik Evjen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course, when you get old and look upon your dusty tomes and realize you have read many series of books but few made me cry at the end-multiple times. This one did. I loved the characters and am said to let them go. Arachne was one of the more interesting characters in the book and I appreciated the nod to her and to Indra. As always lots of nods to antiquity if you are keen enough to observe. I really did not know what was going to happen at the end or how the series could wrap up with so many loose ends, but it was done. I feel like if I say more I might prove to spoil someone else's reading, but let me say this one will stay with me for quite a while.

[Matus Novotny · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a soul churner. A extraordinary and yet fitting end to the series. This is a book that makes you dread moving on to the next. Tremendous writing that improved steadily as the series progressed. There are only a few books which emotionally shatter you and this is one. More like tattered shred of my soul/heart. I have already re-read the last chapters/scrolls of wisdom and I am sad to see this one finish.

[JJ Husk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely one I had trouble putting down with lots of action and movement. I read it any chance I had. Simultaneously wanted to see the ending and yet dreaded the series end. Emotional book throughout but especially the ending.

[Alie James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greatest ending to a series...ever! Amazing writing. Be prepared for tears. Love the conclusion of the crystals quest.

[Eliza Gautam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read my full spoiler-free review here: https://savoryourreads.com/2024/08/fa...

[Oliver Shelton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Immersive and unforgettable. I have re-read the last chapters and the ending several times. One of the best fantasy series I have read and the best ending by far.