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The House of Eldermorn
What if I told you the elves are real?
As the royal Eldermorn family navigate the grief of a dead family member, Prince Lexander is on the verge of unraveling a betrayal that will shake the very foundations of the throne and place the realm out of their family’s control.
Meanwhile, another story unfolds in parallel. Kiém Blanchard, a young and determined soul, flees from the clutches of his oppressive father. Little does he know that his journey intertwines with the fate of an ancient evil in ways he could never have imagined.
On the other hand, Sam Bolt, a pious soul, embarks on a journey to try and save a friend, and along the way, he will face dangers and truths about his church that will force him to grapple with the shattered pillars of his faith.
With multiple points of view, The House of Eldermorn explores the themes of family, identity, betrayal, coming of age, found family, and quest for power, as the characters are poised on the precipice of world-altering revelations, where their choices will not only shape their own destinies but also determine the fate of the entire realm.
And so, the eclipse is coming…
…people will be sacrificed…
…and the second coming of evil shall be assured.
As the royal Eldermorn family navigate the grief of a dead family member, Prince Lexander is on the verge of unraveling a betrayal that will shake the very foundations of the throne and place the realm out of their family’s control.
Meanwhile, another story unfolds in parallel. Kiém Blanchard, a young and determined soul, flees from the clutches of his oppressive father. Little does he know that his journey intertwines with the fate of an ancient evil in ways he could never have imagined.
On the other hand, Sam Bolt, a pious soul, embarks on a journey to try and save a friend, and along the way, he will face dangers and truths about his church that will force him to grapple with the shattered pillars of his faith.
With multiple points of view, The House of Eldermorn explores the themes of family, identity, betrayal, coming of age, found family, and quest for power, as the characters are poised on the precipice of world-altering revelations, where their choices will not only shape their own destinies but also determine the fate of the entire realm.
And so, the eclipse is coming…
…people will be sacrificed…
…and the second coming of evil shall be assured.
- GenresFantasy
388 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 2, 2024
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D.A. Pascal
2 books19 followersDon is a passionate author with a burning desire to share captivating stories with the world. Proudly of Filipino descent, Don embraces rich cultural heritage, drawing inspiration from it to infuse depth and diversity into their writing. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Don celebrates the power of love, acceptance, and the vibrant spectrum of human experiences. With an unending love for great stories that transport readers to different worlds, provoke thought, and stir emotions, Don is driven by this passion to create stories that will resonate with readers.
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January 30, 2025
If you're a fan of LoTR and GoT all the same, I bet you will love The House of Eldermorn. This was such a great read. The multiple POVs came daunting at first but over time, you get to appreciate each of the characters distinct personality and motives.
What amazes me most about this is the level of writing skills this took to conjure up. D.A. Pascal was very consistent with the medieval tone and language, almost feels akin to literary giants we're familiar with today.
Overall, I highly, highly recommend.
What amazes me most about this is the level of writing skills this took to conjure up. D.A. Pascal was very consistent with the medieval tone and language, almost feels akin to literary giants we're familiar with today.
Overall, I highly, highly recommend.
January 30, 2024
*ARC REVIEW* *bit of a spoiler review* *long review ahead*
final rating: 3.5 ⭐
I usually don't gravitate towards fantasy books whose political undertones center around power struggles similar to GOT but in all fairness this book intrigued me! though i will say that the epic adventures and fantasy elements were more interesting to follow (but that's just my preference since i lean towards more on fantasy and i am an LOTR gurlie for life)
what i liked:
- the elves and magus (+ dragons, elks, sorcery) storyline was so gripping and captivating (i need more of it! i'm looking forward to what's in store in the sequel i hope there's more context with regards to their buried and rewritten history)
- the religious undertones!! and the commentary on power dynamics between the church, the people, and royalty (fuck the rich damn right)
- the pacing was adequate as well
- some of the characters:
• kiem (his pov screams juvenile, naive, ambitious, and flawed, which i find highly appropriate for his characterization; looking forward to reading more of his epic adventures and further character development);
• indira (liked reading her pov and subplot!);
• master elf (author i will not forgive you for this huhu);
• sam bolt (oddly enough hahaha i think it's because i understand why he thinks like that even though i don't agree with it; i liked his characterization)
• boyce ronan (again oddly enough hahah i do like it when antagonists have clear motives and are justifiable as well although the methods are unethical lol but i support his agenda cos screw eldermorns lmao HAHAHA)
my gripes with the writing:
- i do understand that with stories with power struggles and epic fantasies there are definitely many characters but with the way they were written i find myself indifferent with some of the main characters that are especially involved in said political struggle (since they're in first POV + having around 2-3 multi-character POVs per chapter = being in so many heads really messed up with my psyche a bit haha) i would have appreciated them more if it was written in 3rd person POV? or if it's just one character POV per chapter (i do understand that the author has many plotlines to fit in the first book to establish the groundwork of the series but it really did affected my reading experience)
- kudos to the author for the attempt to write a multi-character pov but i do feel that it is not as effective as they wanted it to be. i find that most of the characters have just one voice and is lacking individuality with their respective POVs which made it difficult for me to distinguish the characters and had trouble remembering important details.
- there's a lot of telling and not enough showing. definitely filled with characters telling the exposition to further progress the story. it is straightforward and cuts right to the chase (i know there are readers who would actually prefer this type of writing style and i do sometimes appreciate this but it is just my preference that i would have liked the writing to be more atmospheric and give the reader more room to imagine and figure out things for themselves rather than handing them over on a silver platter). there's also a lot of linear storytelling where the character did this then did that then went to this and talked to this person etcetera. the prose gets a tad bit repetitive and makes me forget a lot of necessary information. it also makes me detached with some of the characters. (again, im just particular with these kinds of things)
- the modern vernacular (it's not that i do not like it btw because the author's purpose for this is to make it accessible for beginner fantasy readers BUT again it's not entirely my cup of tea as the story progressed since it is set in sort of a medieval time period zz there were some moments and lines that took me out of the story; i will say though that it's not as glaringly gen z as that other popular problematic dragon book ehem im merely just pointing this out for readers who are particular with this kind of writing style)
- some of the resolution for the main characters i.e. lexander eldermorn (i was beginning to want him to have a redemption arc BUT FNKSJDNFSJFS WHY), master elf (i liked his characterization for the most part but his last chapters were a complete 180 turn and it is as if his wittiness vanished and then HIS NFDLJSNFLSDK WHYYYY HUHU), talus eldermorn (i just realized that he was the one in the prelude and i would have liked that he was shown more throughout the story rather than reducing him to the outcast brother archetype and just have bits of him by the end before cutting his storyline out so quickly)
anyways, this was supposed to be put out earlier as it is an arc review but life happened so it took me a while to finish this, nonetheless the story started to become interesting by the 30% mark and it continued to be intriguing and fast paced from then on. i especially enjoyed the last few chapters (well as one can enjoy a story filled with power struggles, murder and treason haha) which left me curious to see what's happens next! (agh that last chapter hehe im seated)
again, thank you author for giving me the opportunity to read your story in advance in exchange for my honest review :) and congratulations on your debut! it is not easy to create a complicated storyline like this so kudos to you :)
final rating: 3.5 ⭐
I usually don't gravitate towards fantasy books whose political undertones center around power struggles similar to GOT but in all fairness this book intrigued me! though i will say that the epic adventures and fantasy elements were more interesting to follow (but that's just my preference since i lean towards more on fantasy and i am an LOTR gurlie for life)
what i liked:
- the elves and magus (+ dragons, elks, sorcery) storyline was so gripping and captivating (i need more of it! i'm looking forward to what's in store in the sequel i hope there's more context with regards to their buried and rewritten history)
- the religious undertones!! and the commentary on power dynamics between the church, the people, and royalty (fuck the rich damn right)
- the pacing was adequate as well
- some of the characters:
• kiem (his pov screams juvenile, naive, ambitious, and flawed, which i find highly appropriate for his characterization; looking forward to reading more of his epic adventures and further character development);
• indira (liked reading her pov and subplot!);
• master elf (author i will not forgive you for this huhu);
• sam bolt (oddly enough hahaha i think it's because i understand why he thinks like that even though i don't agree with it; i liked his characterization)
• boyce ronan (again oddly enough hahah i do like it when antagonists have clear motives and are justifiable as well although the methods are unethical lol but i support his agenda cos screw eldermorns lmao HAHAHA)
my gripes with the writing:
- i do understand that with stories with power struggles and epic fantasies there are definitely many characters but with the way they were written i find myself indifferent with some of the main characters that are especially involved in said political struggle (since they're in first POV + having around 2-3 multi-character POVs per chapter = being in so many heads really messed up with my psyche a bit haha) i would have appreciated them more if it was written in 3rd person POV? or if it's just one character POV per chapter (i do understand that the author has many plotlines to fit in the first book to establish the groundwork of the series but it really did affected my reading experience)
- kudos to the author for the attempt to write a multi-character pov but i do feel that it is not as effective as they wanted it to be. i find that most of the characters have just one voice and is lacking individuality with their respective POVs which made it difficult for me to distinguish the characters and had trouble remembering important details.
- there's a lot of telling and not enough showing. definitely filled with characters telling the exposition to further progress the story. it is straightforward and cuts right to the chase (i know there are readers who would actually prefer this type of writing style and i do sometimes appreciate this but it is just my preference that i would have liked the writing to be more atmospheric and give the reader more room to imagine and figure out things for themselves rather than handing them over on a silver platter). there's also a lot of linear storytelling where the character did this then did that then went to this and talked to this person etcetera. the prose gets a tad bit repetitive and makes me forget a lot of necessary information. it also makes me detached with some of the characters. (again, im just particular with these kinds of things)
- the modern vernacular (it's not that i do not like it btw because the author's purpose for this is to make it accessible for beginner fantasy readers BUT again it's not entirely my cup of tea as the story progressed since it is set in sort of a medieval time period zz there were some moments and lines that took me out of the story; i will say though that it's not as glaringly gen z as that other popular problematic dragon book ehem im merely just pointing this out for readers who are particular with this kind of writing style)
- some of the resolution for the main characters i.e. lexander eldermorn (i was beginning to want him to have a redemption arc BUT FNKSJDNFSJFS WHY), master elf (i liked his characterization for the most part but his last chapters were a complete 180 turn and it is as if his wittiness vanished and then HIS NFDLJSNFLSDK WHYYYY HUHU), talus eldermorn (i just realized that he was the one in the prelude and i would have liked that he was shown more throughout the story rather than reducing him to the outcast brother archetype and just have bits of him by the end before cutting his storyline out so quickly)
anyways, this was supposed to be put out earlier as it is an arc review but life happened so it took me a while to finish this, nonetheless the story started to become interesting by the 30% mark and it continued to be intriguing and fast paced from then on. i especially enjoyed the last few chapters (well as one can enjoy a story filled with power struggles, murder and treason haha) which left me curious to see what's happens next! (agh that last chapter hehe im seated)
again, thank you author for giving me the opportunity to read your story in advance in exchange for my honest review :) and congratulations on your debut! it is not easy to create a complicated storyline like this so kudos to you :)
soft-dnf
August 31, 2024Soft DNF at 55% on May 27, 2024.
I was really engrossed at the beginning because it was giving A Game of Thrones vibes with all of the political intrigue. But the inconsistencies in the language and punctuation was getting too distracting to me. I would love it if it gets republished with better editing because it definitely has great potential.
I was really engrossed at the beginning because it was giving A Game of Thrones vibes with all of the political intrigue. But the inconsistencies in the language and punctuation was getting too distracting to me. I would love it if it gets republished with better editing because it definitely has great potential.
December 22, 2023
*ARC REVIEW*
I did enjoy this book, though it took me quite a while to get into it. I really enjoyed Kiém’s storyline the most, though the Eldermorns’ was a close runner up. Master Elf was definitely my favourite character. All of the characters were well written and thoroughly thought-out, which is great cause I hate surface-level characters. The ending was nicely paced and intriguing. I’ll definitely read the next book when it comes out!
Also one thing that I really liked, that books rarely do, was the different handwriting (fonts) used for different characters when there was a letter or inscription.
A few issues I had were:
• In the beginning chapters the information was not always clear:
I would understand what is being said/is happening but I wouldn’t always know where it was happening. It wasn’t always described.
• Sometimes it was too fast paced:
The storyline pacing was perfect but sometimes scenes in the book moved around too quickly. You could be reading one sentence and then in the next one you’d be in a completely different location. But that wasn’t always the case, I just think some times the author forgot to explain the movement of characters.
• Occasional Past Tense:
For example in Chapter Six, Gerald was talking in past tense even though for the previous five chapters (excluding prologue) they’d all been speaking in present tense and, as far as I can remember, I couldn’t see a reason for the tense to be different.
I did enjoy this book, though it took me quite a while to get into it. I really enjoyed Kiém’s storyline the most, though the Eldermorns’ was a close runner up. Master Elf was definitely my favourite character. All of the characters were well written and thoroughly thought-out, which is great cause I hate surface-level characters. The ending was nicely paced and intriguing. I’ll definitely read the next book when it comes out!
Also one thing that I really liked, that books rarely do, was the different handwriting (fonts) used for different characters when there was a letter or inscription.
A few issues I had were:
• In the beginning chapters the information was not always clear:
I would understand what is being said/is happening but I wouldn’t always know where it was happening. It wasn’t always described.
• Sometimes it was too fast paced:
The storyline pacing was perfect but sometimes scenes in the book moved around too quickly. You could be reading one sentence and then in the next one you’d be in a completely different location. But that wasn’t always the case, I just think some times the author forgot to explain the movement of characters.
• Occasional Past Tense:
For example in Chapter Six, Gerald was talking in past tense even though for the previous five chapters (excluding prologue) they’d all been speaking in present tense and, as far as I can remember, I couldn’t see a reason for the tense to be different.
April 14, 2024
*SPOILERS AHEAD*
A book with an engrossing and interesting core story and has a huge potential to be really super good.
I like D.A Pascal’s style of storytelling. I find the multiple POVs interesting. It was intimate and I enjoyed learning and understanding each character’s internal struggle. From the get-go, I knew that the issue with this style was it would be so easy to identify the villain. And it didn’t help having only two characters who had obvious selfish ambitions, who also eventually turned out to be the culprits. I think this could’ve been prevented if there were more characters with evil intentions who could’ve muddied the waters a bit.
The author was also very effective in keeping the story interesting, I never felt bored while reading the book, and when it took off, it freakin’ took off! You’ll find yourself completely immersed in the story. However, I do believe it was a bit fast-paced and lacked a bit of buildup. But overall, this is a really good introduction to the complex and riveting story of the Eldermorns. The first book has done a great job of setting the stage for the impending storm.
I’m so excited to see the developments of each character, especially the women and particularly Indira and Baela, after their lives were completely shifted. Can’t wait for the second book.
A book with an engrossing and interesting core story and has a huge potential to be really super good.
I like D.A Pascal’s style of storytelling. I find the multiple POVs interesting. It was intimate and I enjoyed learning and understanding each character’s internal struggle. From the get-go, I knew that the issue with this style was it would be so easy to identify the villain. And it didn’t help having only two characters who had obvious selfish ambitions, who also eventually turned out to be the culprits. I think this could’ve been prevented if there were more characters with evil intentions who could’ve muddied the waters a bit.
The author was also very effective in keeping the story interesting, I never felt bored while reading the book, and when it took off, it freakin’ took off! You’ll find yourself completely immersed in the story. However, I do believe it was a bit fast-paced and lacked a bit of buildup. But overall, this is a really good introduction to the complex and riveting story of the Eldermorns. The first book has done a great job of setting the stage for the impending storm.
I’m so excited to see the developments of each character, especially the women and particularly Indira and Baela, after their lives were completely shifted. Can’t wait for the second book.
March 11, 2025
Overall : 4.25
When I was invited to join the book tour for this Filipino author, I didn’t even have to think twice. I had been following DA on TikTok long before this opportunity came up, and The House of Eldermorn had already been on my TBR for a while.
This fantasy series follows the Eldermorn family, the ruling house of Aetheria. The story unfolds through multiple POVs, typically featuring 3-4 perspectives per chapter. The way each POV is presented in short segments made the pacing feel brisk, almost like mini-chapters within a chapter. This narrative style reminded me of A Game of Thrones, but without the overwhelming complexity, which worked well for me.
One aspect I wished had been explored more was the storyline of the Elves. With a tagline like “What if I told you the elves are real?”, I expected them to have a bigger impact on the world. However, the book primarily focused on the human lands, making the elves feel more like a side quest rather than a central force in the plot.
That said, I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series. And after what happened to Master Elf, I’m holding out hope for a redemption arc—especially for a certain character who went kaboom… iykyk.
When I was invited to join the book tour for this Filipino author, I didn’t even have to think twice. I had been following DA on TikTok long before this opportunity came up, and The House of Eldermorn had already been on my TBR for a while.
This fantasy series follows the Eldermorn family, the ruling house of Aetheria. The story unfolds through multiple POVs, typically featuring 3-4 perspectives per chapter. The way each POV is presented in short segments made the pacing feel brisk, almost like mini-chapters within a chapter. This narrative style reminded me of A Game of Thrones, but without the overwhelming complexity, which worked well for me.
One aspect I wished had been explored more was the storyline of the Elves. With a tagline like “What if I told you the elves are real?”, I expected them to have a bigger impact on the world. However, the book primarily focused on the human lands, making the elves feel more like a side quest rather than a central force in the plot.
That said, I’m definitely looking forward to the next book in the series. And after what happened to Master Elf, I’m holding out hope for a redemption arc—especially for a certain character who went kaboom… iykyk.
January 4, 2024
Thank you Pascal for sending me a copy of your debut book in exchange of an honest review.
I think Pascal managed to create an interesting world for the Eldermorn to take their rule with an interesting mix of characters. I enjoy the authors writing and commentary throughout the book and I do think he moves the story forward in an excellent way.
However, I did have a hard time getting into the book as I felt just as lost as I did the first time watching GoT in the beginning because of the multiple POV's which for me became a bit too much in the beginning. I personally prefer to follow max 3 POV's at the start of the book to get a better feelings for the characters and the world. Also a small pet peeve of mine is when a book changes POV mid-chapter but I will say that Pascal did it in an excellent way by adding subheaders for each change of POV.
Overall, it would have been a 4-star review for me if it weren't for the distance and confusion I felt in the beginning because of the multiple POVs and characters to keep track on. I do look forward to seeing where this story will go and I will keep an eye out for when the next book comes out.
I think Pascal managed to create an interesting world for the Eldermorn to take their rule with an interesting mix of characters. I enjoy the authors writing and commentary throughout the book and I do think he moves the story forward in an excellent way.
However, I did have a hard time getting into the book as I felt just as lost as I did the first time watching GoT in the beginning because of the multiple POV's which for me became a bit too much in the beginning. I personally prefer to follow max 3 POV's at the start of the book to get a better feelings for the characters and the world. Also a small pet peeve of mine is when a book changes POV mid-chapter but I will say that Pascal did it in an excellent way by adding subheaders for each change of POV.
Overall, it would have been a 4-star review for me if it weren't for the distance and confusion I felt in the beginning because of the multiple POVs and characters to keep track on. I do look forward to seeing where this story will go and I will keep an eye out for when the next book comes out.
May 21, 2024
𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳? 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘉𝘶𝘵 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯.
The House of Eldermorn by @dapascalbooks turned out to be a treasured find while I was endlessly scroling on Tiktok and discovered the author's page. The author happens to be a Cebuano! And so I was immediately intrigued and drawn to his work that I got myself a Kindle copy of the book!
The House of Eldermorn is my first medieval story to ever read and it took me in for a surprise. I was always hesitant to read this kind of books as I fear I may not entirely enjoy the story because of the complex plots and words. Yet, I was easily immersed in The House of Eldermorn's story. The character names and roles could get confusing yet the author easily puts the puzzle pieces into place and lo and behold, my attention was easily drawn with the flow of the story and the back to back revelations.
"𝘋𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺, 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘋𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺."
The House of Eldermorn has colorful characters and intriguing backgrounds. There are plenty to root for and despise. It was refreshing to read multiple POVs!
The story is full of magic and destruction, loyalty and deceit, friendship and found family.
𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘯.
This line is for you to find out as I may spoil some details in the story. Just think 'Game of Thrones' and 'Lord of The Rings'. 👀
"𝘐𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦, 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥."
Aaaah!!! And sir Don has finally released the title of the second book yesterday and I can't wait to get a hold of a copy of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮, get to know more characters in the story, and buddy read it again with my fellow @bookchickasph !
Yes, this is a 5⭐ read!!! So grab a copy and enjoy the rollercoaster ride!
The House of Eldermorn by @dapascalbooks turned out to be a treasured find while I was endlessly scroling on Tiktok and discovered the author's page. The author happens to be a Cebuano! And so I was immediately intrigued and drawn to his work that I got myself a Kindle copy of the book!
The House of Eldermorn is my first medieval story to ever read and it took me in for a surprise. I was always hesitant to read this kind of books as I fear I may not entirely enjoy the story because of the complex plots and words. Yet, I was easily immersed in The House of Eldermorn's story. The character names and roles could get confusing yet the author easily puts the puzzle pieces into place and lo and behold, my attention was easily drawn with the flow of the story and the back to back revelations.
"𝘋𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘮 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦𝘵𝘺, 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘋𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘶𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘺."
The House of Eldermorn has colorful characters and intriguing backgrounds. There are plenty to root for and despise. It was refreshing to read multiple POVs!
The story is full of magic and destruction, loyalty and deceit, friendship and found family.
𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘯.
This line is for you to find out as I may spoil some details in the story. Just think 'Game of Thrones' and 'Lord of The Rings'. 👀
"𝘐𝘯 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘦, 𝘵𝘸𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥."
Aaaah!!! And sir Don has finally released the title of the second book yesterday and I can't wait to get a hold of a copy of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳'𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮, get to know more characters in the story, and buddy read it again with my fellow @bookchickasph !
Yes, this is a 5⭐ read!!! So grab a copy and enjoy the rollercoaster ride!
December 24, 2024
If you are looking for a high fantasy novel that explores themes of family, self-identity, and the consequences of power in a realm teetering on the edge of chaos. This novel is for you.
This novel skillfully weaves the lives of its several characters (Prince Lexander Eldermorn, Kiém Blanchard, and Sam Bolt) into a rich amount of intrigue, betrayal, and self-discovery. It also excels in its ability to heighten suspense and immerse readers in its meticulously designed universe. Although it takes a little time to get used to the multiple perspectives, they ultimately enhance the narrative, offering a complex view of the characters' challenges and victories. The climax is gripping, with secrets unveiled and choices made that reverberate far beyond the final pages. The bittersweet ending is both satisfying and haunting, leaving readers deeply moved and eager for more.
I found myself thoroughly invested in these characters' journeys. Pascal's talent for eliciting strong emotions and raising challenging questions makes "The House of Eldermorn" one of the exceptional novels in the fantasy genre.
P.S. Excited for "The Winter's Storm"
Actual Rate: 4.6/5
This novel skillfully weaves the lives of its several characters (Prince Lexander Eldermorn, Kiém Blanchard, and Sam Bolt) into a rich amount of intrigue, betrayal, and self-discovery. It also excels in its ability to heighten suspense and immerse readers in its meticulously designed universe. Although it takes a little time to get used to the multiple perspectives, they ultimately enhance the narrative, offering a complex view of the characters' challenges and victories. The climax is gripping, with secrets unveiled and choices made that reverberate far beyond the final pages. The bittersweet ending is both satisfying and haunting, leaving readers deeply moved and eager for more.
I found myself thoroughly invested in these characters' journeys. Pascal's talent for eliciting strong emotions and raising challenging questions makes "The House of Eldermorn" one of the exceptional novels in the fantasy genre.
P.S. Excited for "The Winter's Storm"
Actual Rate: 4.6/5
March 21, 2025
4.5 stars! I'm part of a book tour for this and will update my review once my post is up for the tour! ♡
UPDATE:
In the first book of this new epic fantasy series, The House of Eldermorn follows the Eldermorn family as they try to cope with the grief of a lost family member. Soon after, Prince Lexander Eldermorn uncovers a betrayal so profound that it will shake the throne to its very core.
This novel masterfully intertwines the lives of its three main characters—Lexander Eldermorn, Kiém Blanchard, and Sam Bolt—creating a tapestry filled with betrayal and personal transformation. I love how each character's personality is well-developed, with a solid background that makes them even more intriguing and interesting. The story also draws the readers into its intricately crafted world with its suspenseful plot and sweeping world-building. While it took me a minute to adjust to the story, as most epic fantasy books do, I did enjoy the multiple POVs! As a huge fan of books with multiple POVs, I can definitely attest that the author did a very good job at writing in different perspectives. It helped enrich the narrative, offering a multi-faceted view of each character's struggles and triumphs. The conclusion was fulfilling, leaving me profoundly affected and eager to see what the succeeding books will bring.
The only reason why I didn't give this a perfect 5 stars is because I was also looking forward to the story of the elves. The line "What if I told you the elves are real?" in the synopsis piqued my interest, and though the elves are mentioned every now and then, I was hoping for a bit more.
Overall, this is an instant favorite book! I'm looking forward to seeing how each character evolves throughout this series. If you're not convinced to read The House of Eldermorn yet, what's wrong with you? Eme! Kidding aside, pick it up, guys, because you're in for an amazing ride. It's so worth it! I can't wait to get my hands on The Winter's Storm! ♡
UPDATE:
In the first book of this new epic fantasy series, The House of Eldermorn follows the Eldermorn family as they try to cope with the grief of a lost family member. Soon after, Prince Lexander Eldermorn uncovers a betrayal so profound that it will shake the throne to its very core.
This novel masterfully intertwines the lives of its three main characters—Lexander Eldermorn, Kiém Blanchard, and Sam Bolt—creating a tapestry filled with betrayal and personal transformation. I love how each character's personality is well-developed, with a solid background that makes them even more intriguing and interesting. The story also draws the readers into its intricately crafted world with its suspenseful plot and sweeping world-building. While it took me a minute to adjust to the story, as most epic fantasy books do, I did enjoy the multiple POVs! As a huge fan of books with multiple POVs, I can definitely attest that the author did a very good job at writing in different perspectives. It helped enrich the narrative, offering a multi-faceted view of each character's struggles and triumphs. The conclusion was fulfilling, leaving me profoundly affected and eager to see what the succeeding books will bring.
The only reason why I didn't give this a perfect 5 stars is because I was also looking forward to the story of the elves. The line "What if I told you the elves are real?" in the synopsis piqued my interest, and though the elves are mentioned every now and then, I was hoping for a bit more.
Overall, this is an instant favorite book! I'm looking forward to seeing how each character evolves throughout this series. If you're not convinced to read The House of Eldermorn yet, what's wrong with you? Eme! Kidding aside, pick it up, guys, because you're in for an amazing ride. It's so worth it! I can't wait to get my hands on The Winter's Storm! ♡
December 10, 2023
"The House of Eldermorn" by D. A. Pascal is a gripping tale that excels in multiple aspects. The narrative unfolds with a captivating intensity, leading to an exhilarating and shocking third act. The characters, presented through various first-person POVs, are engaging and well-described, allowing readers to easily navigate the intricate web of perspectives.
While the use of multiple first-person POVs might initially feel unconventional, it adds depth to the storytelling, though some readers might find the mid-chapter shifts slightly disorienting. The high fantasy setting is richly developed, requiring time to fully grasp, but this intricacy contributes to the immersive world Pascal has created.
With a flawless five-star rating, "The House of Eldermorn" not only maintains excellent pacing but also leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. The book is a testament to Pascal's storytelling prowess, offering a fantastic experience that resonates beyond its final pages. A must-read for fantasy enthusiasts.
While the use of multiple first-person POVs might initially feel unconventional, it adds depth to the storytelling, though some readers might find the mid-chapter shifts slightly disorienting. The high fantasy setting is richly developed, requiring time to fully grasp, but this intricacy contributes to the immersive world Pascal has created.
With a flawless five-star rating, "The House of Eldermorn" not only maintains excellent pacing but also leaves readers eagerly anticipating the next installment. The book is a testament to Pascal's storytelling prowess, offering a fantastic experience that resonates beyond its final pages. A must-read for fantasy enthusiasts.
December 23, 2023
4/5 Cats Overall (ARC review)
The House of the Eldermorn is a quick moving snapshot of
court and familial intrigue. The Reader is directed through
the plot via various in person character PoV’s, which can be a
at times, a bit disorienting. The characters are well written,
providing depth and nuance to their personas, and the
reader is intimately aware of the action drivers and unique
motivators in each scene. Speaking of scenes, Pascal takes
the time to describe a rich and fully developed fantasy
world that immerses the reader in the story. The fantasy
world-building is its own force in this story, and it is
easy to get lost in the imagery of the towns and lands.
For Pascal’s debut novel, this one makes an excellent first
impression and leaves the reader eagerly anticipating what
will come next in the story’s evolution, as the author has
set up a world and character line-up rife with opportunity
for sequels down the line. I thoroughly enjoyed this book,
and look forward to what other stories D.A. Pascal will
write in the future.
The House of the Eldermorn is a quick moving snapshot of
court and familial intrigue. The Reader is directed through
the plot via various in person character PoV’s, which can be a
at times, a bit disorienting. The characters are well written,
providing depth and nuance to their personas, and the
reader is intimately aware of the action drivers and unique
motivators in each scene. Speaking of scenes, Pascal takes
the time to describe a rich and fully developed fantasy
world that immerses the reader in the story. The fantasy
world-building is its own force in this story, and it is
easy to get lost in the imagery of the towns and lands.
For Pascal’s debut novel, this one makes an excellent first
impression and leaves the reader eagerly anticipating what
will come next in the story’s evolution, as the author has
set up a world and character line-up rife with opportunity
for sequels down the line. I thoroughly enjoyed this book,
and look forward to what other stories D.A. Pascal will
write in the future.
January 8, 2024
ACR review here.
Pascal's The House of Eldermorn stands out as a great work of fantasy that captivates from start to finish. The story weaves a gripping narrative that kept me flipping the next page, building towards a third act that is both exciting and shocking. The characters, presented through a multitude of first-person POVs, are not only engaging but also distinctly descriptive—making it easy to distinguish each perspective amidst the complex plot. Although, I would note that it will be different from anything readers have read before, but I'm all for something new!
The high fantasy realm introduced in The House of Eldermorn is immersive, demanding a bit of patience to fully comprehend—but what good fantasy story isn't?
For a solid five-star rating, this book not only excels in pacing but also manages to leave readers yearning for more. Pascal's ability to balance intricate world-building, engaging characters, and a well-paced plot makes The House of Eldermorn a standout.
Pascal's The House of Eldermorn stands out as a great work of fantasy that captivates from start to finish. The story weaves a gripping narrative that kept me flipping the next page, building towards a third act that is both exciting and shocking. The characters, presented through a multitude of first-person POVs, are not only engaging but also distinctly descriptive—making it easy to distinguish each perspective amidst the complex plot. Although, I would note that it will be different from anything readers have read before, but I'm all for something new!
The high fantasy realm introduced in The House of Eldermorn is immersive, demanding a bit of patience to fully comprehend—but what good fantasy story isn't?
For a solid five-star rating, this book not only excels in pacing but also manages to leave readers yearning for more. Pascal's ability to balance intricate world-building, engaging characters, and a well-paced plot makes The House of Eldermorn a standout.
March 20, 2025
I've been a fan of fantasy novels and mostly, I read works from international authors. It is a breath of fresh air to hear that there is a Filipino writer who has written books that have these elements.
What I love about this book is it tackles the topics that I like — politics, fictional characters such as dragons and elves, and the concept of betrayal that the character is doing just to gain power to the throne.
Pascal makes sure that he covers each character in the story. He has this ability to hone them and build their foundations about their stands and beliefs. The story in his book is very promising, you'll root for each character's actions and decisions — and I just want to say, "kudos to the author as I believe this is his debut novel and it's a good thing that I don't have an issues with his writing style.
One thing that I can say on this book is — it left me hanging. If you read this book, you know what I mean.
Overall, I like this book and it is something that I can recommend to people who love elements like betrayal, political intrigue, the retribution of power, magic, and fantasy.
I rated this as 4 Stars.
December 13, 2023
*ARC REVIEW*
Star Rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice Rating 🌶.5
A beautifully intricate high fantasy story of betrayal and feuds over land and the crown. I saw many influences and inspirations from authors such as JRR Tolkein and GRR Martin. The author creates a truly immersive read throughout.
This first book of the Eldermorn story has a lot of thorough world building and historical references created by the author. Setting up potential plots and characters for future books.
The multi POV was very different for me, and I did have to refer back to the character descriptions and lineage (mentioned at the start and end of the book)
A thoroughly captivating adult fantasy book that if you like Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones this could be for you.
A huge well done for a truly fantastic fantasy read, and I look forward to the next installment!
☆Multi POV
☆ Family Betrayals
☆ Political Fantasy
☆ Intrigue
☆ World Building
☆ Coming of Age
☆ Found Family
☆ Adventure
Star Rating 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice Rating 🌶.5
A beautifully intricate high fantasy story of betrayal and feuds over land and the crown. I saw many influences and inspirations from authors such as JRR Tolkein and GRR Martin. The author creates a truly immersive read throughout.
This first book of the Eldermorn story has a lot of thorough world building and historical references created by the author. Setting up potential plots and characters for future books.
The multi POV was very different for me, and I did have to refer back to the character descriptions and lineage (mentioned at the start and end of the book)
A thoroughly captivating adult fantasy book that if you like Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones this could be for you.
A huge well done for a truly fantastic fantasy read, and I look forward to the next installment!
☆Multi POV
☆ Family Betrayals
☆ Political Fantasy
☆ Intrigue
☆ World Building
☆ Coming of Age
☆ Found Family
☆ Adventure
December 16, 2024
If you like Game of Thrones, this book is for you. I did not expect this book to captivate my attention as I felt overwhelmed in the first chapter. However, upon overcoming the challenge of determining the characters, (sorry I am so poor with names) the multiple points of view made it more interesting. I found myself rooting for one character and rolling my eyes when another character's pov is narrated.
I like how it gives multiple POV's that makes me know about the characters more but at times it becomes too overwhelming. I admit at first, I was about to stop because I can't keep up with the number of characters being mentioned in the first few chapters. It would have been better if it made me hooked in the first two characters before switching to another one. But once I got the characters covered, my reading became faster and made me enjoy this book.
I like how it gives multiple POV's that makes me know about the characters more but at times it becomes too overwhelming. I admit at first, I was about to stop because I can't keep up with the number of characters being mentioned in the first few chapters. It would have been better if it made me hooked in the first two characters before switching to another one. But once I got the characters covered, my reading became faster and made me enjoy this book.
January 8, 2025
the first time i read this book, i posted my thoughts below:
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got more thrilling as you flip through every page. the multiple povs was 🤌 at first have to slowly process every shift, but as the story progressed, you would be getting the most creative side of it! i could already say, this book is lit 💪 and knowing the backstory of the unique plot of the book + the variety of significant societal themes, one could say that this book is royal!
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fast forward to the moment i have finished the 2nd edition of this book, the book didn't disappoint. i got the hang of reading the multiple povs, and i appreciated it more how the author was able to gave the characters each their own beautiful spotlight. the book boosted different emotions in such good balance, so excited for the next book! my thoughts when i was still reading halfway extends through and true right after reading this twice! 😎
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got more thrilling as you flip through every page. the multiple povs was 🤌 at first have to slowly process every shift, but as the story progressed, you would be getting the most creative side of it! i could already say, this book is lit 💪 and knowing the backstory of the unique plot of the book + the variety of significant societal themes, one could say that this book is royal!
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fast forward to the moment i have finished the 2nd edition of this book, the book didn't disappoint. i got the hang of reading the multiple povs, and i appreciated it more how the author was able to gave the characters each their own beautiful spotlight. the book boosted different emotions in such good balance, so excited for the next book! my thoughts when i was still reading halfway extends through and true right after reading this twice! 😎
December 9, 2023
I enjoyed this book a LOT!
First things first, this genre is usually not my cup of tea, but as I progressed through this one, I found myself hooked and got sooooooooo interested of what's gonna happen next of each character. This book has a lot of POVs which is also a first time for me, It was confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it. What I really loved the most about this one is how detailed the characters descriptions are, which you can vividly imagine them during their POV. I usually don't like slow burn but the building of characters and storyline is engrossing. Definitely 5 stars for me!
P.S - I also love how different social relatable issues are integrated in The House of Eldermorn.. I'm looking forward to the second book. Imagine me squealing!
First things first, this genre is usually not my cup of tea, but as I progressed through this one, I found myself hooked and got sooooooooo interested of what's gonna happen next of each character. This book has a lot of POVs which is also a first time for me, It was confusing at first but you'll get the hang of it. What I really loved the most about this one is how detailed the characters descriptions are, which you can vividly imagine them during their POV. I usually don't like slow burn but the building of characters and storyline is engrossing. Definitely 5 stars for me!
P.S - I also love how different social relatable issues are integrated in The House of Eldermorn.. I'm looking forward to the second book. Imagine me squealing!
March 26, 2025
I never really liked multiple POV’s in a book but I’ll make a big exception for this one! I realized that with its multiple POV’s in each chapter, THoE makes it a little less confusing as the story unfolds.
We mainly follow 3 storylines but trust me, everything is interconnected and it all makes sense! It was honestly never a struggle for me to read this book all throughout — I was taking this book with me EVERYWHERE since I started reading it and yes, even doing some grocery shopping.
Saying it was hard to put down would be an understatement.
Page after page left me wanting more, which I didn’t expect from a Medieval Fantasy book! If you’re looking for a fun book to read with the desire to escape your life and live someone else’s, please give THoE a shot!
We mainly follow 3 storylines but trust me, everything is interconnected and it all makes sense! It was honestly never a struggle for me to read this book all throughout — I was taking this book with me EVERYWHERE since I started reading it and yes, even doing some grocery shopping.
Saying it was hard to put down would be an understatement.
Page after page left me wanting more, which I didn’t expect from a Medieval Fantasy book! If you’re looking for a fun book to read with the desire to escape your life and live someone else’s, please give THoE a shot!
January 3, 2024
I received an arc of this book and this is my honest review. Thank you to DA Pascal for the opportunity to read this!
4.5 stars instead of 4.
This book was absolutely phenomenal. I was hooked from the prelude. The House of Eldermorn follows multiple povs and has betrayals, mystery, dragons, and elves. The only confusion I had at the beginning was the different characters and who they were married to or who they were children of. However, there is useful family tree that helps out a lot.
You will find yourself needing to know what happens next. I can't wait for book 2.
4.5 stars instead of 4.
This book was absolutely phenomenal. I was hooked from the prelude. The House of Eldermorn follows multiple povs and has betrayals, mystery, dragons, and elves. The only confusion I had at the beginning was the different characters and who they were married to or who they were children of. However, there is useful family tree that helps out a lot.
You will find yourself needing to know what happens next. I can't wait for book 2.
March 20, 2025
The House of Eldermorn starts with an info dump, but once everything clicks, it becomes an intense and engaging read. With betrayals, high stakes, and characters you can’t help but root for (or despise), this is a strong start to a promising fantasy series. The storytelling is direct and concise, and I’m proud to see a fellow Filipino author crafting such an exciting world. I can’t wait to see how the series unfolds!
December 29, 2023
The book was so good well written kept me guessing loved every minute of reading i cant wait to read more by this author :)
August 22, 2025
3.75★
The House of Eldermorn is a medieval fantasy series following the Eldermorns—the royal bloodline who rule the Kingdom of Aetheria and Visteria. Beneath from the usual power struggles between the King’s sons and the Lords in his council, something more sinister seem to be brewing. This is a story of power, betrayal, adventure, and magic ✨
While reading this book, I felt like I walked in the shoes of each character as they attempt to uncover the secrets of the past, the mysteries of the present and the prophecies of the future. The House of Eldermorn paints a vast, magical world that feels like it has always existed in our reality. The lore runs deep which is something I always appreciate in fantasy books because I always want to be immersed in this world and in the characters… and I am deeply immersed in this one! ❤️
Three things would've made the book even better for me: (1) dialogue that show the personality of each character, (2) have the character interact more with their physical surroundings as opposed to staying within the thoughts in their head, and (3) a bit more tension-building before reveals.
If you enjoy political intrigue, quest adventure and stories on the battle between good and evil, this books is for you. The author takes you along a web of multiple plot lines and gives you a satisfying payoff while planting seeds for more mysteries later on. When I reached the final pages of the book, it felt like I had just hopped off a rollercoaster feeling dizzy and yet, I want more 😋
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booktube / bookstagram / storygraph
The House of Eldermorn is a medieval fantasy series following the Eldermorns—the royal bloodline who rule the Kingdom of Aetheria and Visteria. Beneath from the usual power struggles between the King’s sons and the Lords in his council, something more sinister seem to be brewing. This is a story of power, betrayal, adventure, and magic ✨
While reading this book, I felt like I walked in the shoes of each character as they attempt to uncover the secrets of the past, the mysteries of the present and the prophecies of the future. The House of Eldermorn paints a vast, magical world that feels like it has always existed in our reality. The lore runs deep which is something I always appreciate in fantasy books because I always want to be immersed in this world and in the characters… and I am deeply immersed in this one! ❤️
Three things would've made the book even better for me: (1) dialogue that show the personality of each character, (2) have the character interact more with their physical surroundings as opposed to staying within the thoughts in their head, and (3) a bit more tension-building before reveals.
If you enjoy political intrigue, quest adventure and stories on the battle between good and evil, this books is for you. The author takes you along a web of multiple plot lines and gives you a satisfying payoff while planting seeds for more mysteries later on. When I reached the final pages of the book, it felt like I had just hopped off a rollercoaster feeling dizzy and yet, I want more 😋
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booktube / bookstagram / storygraph
June 4, 2025
Actual Rating: 3.5 // The House of Eldermorn totally scratched that itch for epic fantasy. I flew through its fast-paced plot and was hooked by the characters. As a fan of Game of Thrones, I really enjoyed it, though I found myself wishing it had more cultural depth unique to its own story to help it truly stand out in the genre.
January 3, 2025
3.5 ⭐️ instead of 3.
The switching pov is interesting but I didn't like the mid chapter switch of pov. I prefer one chapter dedicated to one pov. If that was the case, it would've been a four star read for me!The story was good from the beginning and the world building wasn't too much. With every fantasy that I read, it took me awhile to get into it. But once I was into the story I couldn't stop thinking about the characters and how the story would end. I can't wait for the second book!
The switching pov is interesting but I didn't like the mid chapter switch of pov. I prefer one chapter dedicated to one pov. If that was the case, it would've been a four star read for me!The story was good from the beginning and the world building wasn't too much. With every fantasy that I read, it took me awhile to get into it. But once I was into the story I couldn't stop thinking about the characters and how the story would end. I can't wait for the second book!
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