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Tears of Eternity: Foresight
In the shadowy realm of Minarin, greed weaves a tapestry of despair, and a prophecy of destruction draws in discredited wizard Arthur Wells as he attempts to prove his innovative prophesying methods.
Unbeknown to him, Ostara, a powerful sorceress from the elven homeland, has also come to Minarin to investigate a dark phenomenon: elven souls not returning for reincarnation.
While food prices soar, Lee faces starvation in his home in the isolated Moltam Forest. When news of a quest for a relic promises salvation for his family, he throws himself into a world full of danger that he has never imagined.
Rejnar has no choice but to spy for the family that is holding his daughter captive. With no given reason, the same family imprisons and curses him, stripping away his magic and memories after years of faithful service.
When these four collide after the collapse of a hidden prison, they discover a web connecting them all—and a conspiracy threatening to plunge their world into chaos.
Embark on an epic journey of magic, discovery, and a helpless pursuit of hope in a land that teeters on the edge of war.
Unbeknown to him, Ostara, a powerful sorceress from the elven homeland, has also come to Minarin to investigate a dark phenomenon: elven souls not returning for reincarnation.
While food prices soar, Lee faces starvation in his home in the isolated Moltam Forest. When news of a quest for a relic promises salvation for his family, he throws himself into a world full of danger that he has never imagined.
Rejnar has no choice but to spy for the family that is holding his daughter captive. With no given reason, the same family imprisons and curses him, stripping away his magic and memories after years of faithful service.
When these four collide after the collapse of a hidden prison, they discover a web connecting them all—and a conspiracy threatening to plunge their world into chaos.
Embark on an epic journey of magic, discovery, and a helpless pursuit of hope in a land that teeters on the edge of war.
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February 3, 2025
This book follows the adventures of four characters who were thrown together by sudden cataclysmic events: Lee, the naïve human who grew up in a small community within secluded woods, Ostara the mysterious elvish bard, Arthur the wizard with something to prove and Rejnar the rogue elf with a heavy conscience. These four meet under mysterious circumstances and decide to travel together back to safety. But, while they each hold a piece of the puzzle that forms the answer to their questions, they will also need to figure out if they can trust each other enough to reveal everything they know. They become a strange party, fighting together against the dangers in their path but unsure of how much faith they should place on one another.
I loved how well written everything is: the world, the politics, the characters, their relationships, the dialogs, the fights, the songs, the languages, and so on. The author brings a fantasy world to life right before our eyes, with the right combination of explanation and familiarity. We get to know each character as they get to know to each other. The story may become increasingly complex, but we’re taken through everything slowly and carefully. The answers are presented slowly, one by one, but without ever losing the mystery that keeps you hooked. If anything, new information sometimes creates more questions. The characters are fleshed out, three-dimensional and likeable (some perhaps not at first), and their relationships develop gradually and masterfully. There is mystery, humour, action, romance and adventure. The only thing I can point out is that the change between situations and perspectives could be more properly marked at times. But I assume this is probably going to be fixed until publication.
For those into Dungeons and Dragons, this story will make you feel right at home. The writing itself feels like a combination of The Witcher and The Hobbit: a pleasant, fun adventure with party members who don’t really know each other, but with some of the darkness, foreboding and mystery of a grittier variety.
It was a marvellous read, with a captivating story, fascinating characters and a world that draws you in and makes you want to stay. I would be very surprised if this book doesn’t become a bestseller. Is it too soon to be asking when book II comes out?
I loved how well written everything is: the world, the politics, the characters, their relationships, the dialogs, the fights, the songs, the languages, and so on. The author brings a fantasy world to life right before our eyes, with the right combination of explanation and familiarity. We get to know each character as they get to know to each other. The story may become increasingly complex, but we’re taken through everything slowly and carefully. The answers are presented slowly, one by one, but without ever losing the mystery that keeps you hooked. If anything, new information sometimes creates more questions. The characters are fleshed out, three-dimensional and likeable (some perhaps not at first), and their relationships develop gradually and masterfully. There is mystery, humour, action, romance and adventure. The only thing I can point out is that the change between situations and perspectives could be more properly marked at times. But I assume this is probably going to be fixed until publication.
For those into Dungeons and Dragons, this story will make you feel right at home. The writing itself feels like a combination of The Witcher and The Hobbit: a pleasant, fun adventure with party members who don’t really know each other, but with some of the darkness, foreboding and mystery of a grittier variety.
It was a marvellous read, with a captivating story, fascinating characters and a world that draws you in and makes you want to stay. I would be very surprised if this book doesn’t become a bestseller. Is it too soon to be asking when book II comes out?
April 27, 2025
A fun romp through a magical world with four distinct characters.
While there are some writing craft issues, the story moves along at a quick pace with plenty of intrigue and shenanigans to keep the reader entertained. Each character brings something unique to the narrative. Some good dialogue.
Rec0mmended for readers familiar with the standard fantasy tropes of elves and wizards in a medieval-like world.
While there are some writing craft issues, the story moves along at a quick pace with plenty of intrigue and shenanigans to keep the reader entertained. Each character brings something unique to the narrative. Some good dialogue.
Rec0mmended for readers familiar with the standard fantasy tropes of elves and wizards in a medieval-like world.
June 25, 2025
Arthur Wells is a wizard who lives in the shadow realm of Minarin, in this realm greed weaves its tapestry of despair. Here a prophecy of destruction draws in the discredited wizard and he works to prove that his innovative prophesying methods actually work.
But, unbeknown to him, Ostara, a powerful sorceress who is from the elven homeland, has also come to Minarin in order to investigate the dark phenomenon: she has seen that elven souls are not returning for reincarnation as they should be.
As food prices start to soar, Lee faces starvation in his home located in the isolated Moltam Forest. Then he hears news of a quest for a relic that promises salvation for his family and he throws himself into a world that is full of danger that he has never imagined existed.
Rejnar is forced into becoming a spy for another family because they are holding his daughter captive. For no reason that he can understand, that family captures him as well and they curse him. The curse strips away his magic and his memories, despite his years of faithful service.
When Rejnar Lee, Ostara, and Arthur all collide after the hidden prison they have all been held in collapses they suddenly realize that fate has connected them all – and now there's a conspiracy that is threatening to plunge their entire world into chaos and take them with it.
Embark on an epic journey with Rejnar, Lee, Ostara, and Arthur of magic, discovery, found family, and the helpless pursuit of pure hope in a land that is teetering on the edge of war.
Tears of Eternity: Foresight by A.M. Steele. I loved and devoured this book and I look forward to reading what comes next and I hope that A.M. Steele doesn't make us wait too long for the next book. I not only love playing DnD and video games but I also love the fantasy genre and A.M. has done all of these things justice.
A.M. has given us the readers a world that is approachable and welcoming for any reader who may not love DnD or video games or even the fantasy genre in general. She has given us a world that is open and welcoming for everyone and that is the best part of this world. It's not overly heavy with the world-building, or overbearing with too many characters that you have to keep track of. And the storyline, plot, and subplot are not overly confusing and you don't have to fight to remember what's going on or what happened to who, or what happened when. Unlike DnD where you have to keep track of every element of the world and every detail of what's happened to each player, you don't have to worry about that in this book. There are no heavy cliches or overdone tropes, and yet, this still feels unique and perfect for DnD players and gamers alike.
And even when we get some of the history, a bit of the politics, the plot of the surrounding world, it doesn't feel like it's confusing or overdone. It's all easy to follow and it's easy to remember. I like how this first book sets up the characters and the clashes with the opposing forces that were inevitable in the end.
I found the main characters to be rather memorable and they had great development throughout the book and I loved their arcs. Each character felt relatable and real. They each have their unique backstory that is easy to remember. I loved Rejnar and his backstory.
I think this book is the perfect setup for a great series and I hope we get more of these characters and more of this world. A.M. Steele has done a great job writing this book.
I highly recommend this book and I look forward to seeing what else A.M. Steele writes next.
But, unbeknown to him, Ostara, a powerful sorceress who is from the elven homeland, has also come to Minarin in order to investigate the dark phenomenon: she has seen that elven souls are not returning for reincarnation as they should be.
As food prices start to soar, Lee faces starvation in his home located in the isolated Moltam Forest. Then he hears news of a quest for a relic that promises salvation for his family and he throws himself into a world that is full of danger that he has never imagined existed.
Rejnar is forced into becoming a spy for another family because they are holding his daughter captive. For no reason that he can understand, that family captures him as well and they curse him. The curse strips away his magic and his memories, despite his years of faithful service.
When Rejnar Lee, Ostara, and Arthur all collide after the hidden prison they have all been held in collapses they suddenly realize that fate has connected them all – and now there's a conspiracy that is threatening to plunge their entire world into chaos and take them with it.
Embark on an epic journey with Rejnar, Lee, Ostara, and Arthur of magic, discovery, found family, and the helpless pursuit of pure hope in a land that is teetering on the edge of war.
Tears of Eternity: Foresight by A.M. Steele. I loved and devoured this book and I look forward to reading what comes next and I hope that A.M. Steele doesn't make us wait too long for the next book. I not only love playing DnD and video games but I also love the fantasy genre and A.M. has done all of these things justice.
A.M. has given us the readers a world that is approachable and welcoming for any reader who may not love DnD or video games or even the fantasy genre in general. She has given us a world that is open and welcoming for everyone and that is the best part of this world. It's not overly heavy with the world-building, or overbearing with too many characters that you have to keep track of. And the storyline, plot, and subplot are not overly confusing and you don't have to fight to remember what's going on or what happened to who, or what happened when. Unlike DnD where you have to keep track of every element of the world and every detail of what's happened to each player, you don't have to worry about that in this book. There are no heavy cliches or overdone tropes, and yet, this still feels unique and perfect for DnD players and gamers alike.
And even when we get some of the history, a bit of the politics, the plot of the surrounding world, it doesn't feel like it's confusing or overdone. It's all easy to follow and it's easy to remember. I like how this first book sets up the characters and the clashes with the opposing forces that were inevitable in the end.
I found the main characters to be rather memorable and they had great development throughout the book and I loved their arcs. Each character felt relatable and real. They each have their unique backstory that is easy to remember. I loved Rejnar and his backstory.
I think this book is the perfect setup for a great series and I hope we get more of these characters and more of this world. A.M. Steele has done a great job writing this book.
I highly recommend this book and I look forward to seeing what else A.M. Steele writes next.
February 7, 2025
I'd give this book 3.5 stars—it’s definitely an in-betweener for me.
The story has a strong DnD campaign vibe, and I was all for it! I was craving a fun fantasy read, and before I knew it, I was 51% into the book on the first night. As a mood reader, I was happy to be pulled into a great story that had me thinking about it even at work. lol
The pacing is fast, which I love—there’s nothing better than a story that drops you right into the middle of the world. However, there were moments (like the maze scene) that felt dragged out waaayy too much. When I start skimming it's not a good thing.
Also, unfortunately, there are several misspelled words and some sentences were simply missing words that needed to be there for it to make sense. I know the author mentioned that her grammar wasn't the best, but the editor should have caught these. They are simple mistakes, but when ever I hit one, it was like abruptly stopping the car and getting tossed out of the story.
When it comes to the romance it just wasn't for me and I didn't really enjoy it. The story had been moving along so well, with fun banter, humor, and adventure, until that part. A human (even if he's a wizard) and elf romance just feels too clichéd for me. Maybe because that was in a good deal of the books I read as a kid, idk, but it just wasn't my cup of tea and as Arthur said, "We've only known each other for 3 months." was giving me insta-love vibes. I found myself skimming their romantic scenes together.
Overall, this book was a fun read with a lot of potential, but also some drawbacks. It's hard to get me hooked from the word: go, but this book managed it. While the story has great moments, especially in terms of the grand journey they find themselves on, it falls short in a few key areas. I enjoyed it overall, but there are enough issues to keep it from being a solid 4 or 5 stars for me.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The story has a strong DnD campaign vibe, and I was all for it! I was craving a fun fantasy read, and before I knew it, I was 51% into the book on the first night. As a mood reader, I was happy to be pulled into a great story that had me thinking about it even at work. lol
The pacing is fast, which I love—there’s nothing better than a story that drops you right into the middle of the world. However, there were moments (like the maze scene) that felt dragged out waaayy too much. When I start skimming it's not a good thing.
Also, unfortunately, there are several misspelled words and some sentences were simply missing words that needed to be there for it to make sense. I know the author mentioned that her grammar wasn't the best, but the editor should have caught these. They are simple mistakes, but when ever I hit one, it was like abruptly stopping the car and getting tossed out of the story.
When it comes to the romance it just wasn't for me and I didn't really enjoy it. The story had been moving along so well, with fun banter, humor, and adventure, until that part. A human (even if he's a wizard) and elf romance just feels too clichéd for me. Maybe because that was in a good deal of the books I read as a kid, idk, but it just wasn't my cup of tea and as Arthur said, "We've only known each other for 3 months." was giving me insta-love vibes. I found myself skimming their romantic scenes together.
Overall, this book was a fun read with a lot of potential, but also some drawbacks. It's hard to get me hooked from the word: go, but this book managed it. While the story has great moments, especially in terms of the grand journey they find themselves on, it falls short in a few key areas. I enjoyed it overall, but there are enough issues to keep it from being a solid 4 or 5 stars for me.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 10, 2025
I loved the book and I'm excited to see what comes next!
I'm someone who plays DnD and enjoys board and video games, but I don't read a lot of fantasy novels. Even without having a huge fantasy background myself, I felt like the world was still approachable - it wasn't heavy with world building or too many characters or storylines to keep track of. As a DnD player, there are elements of the world that felt familiar without relying too heavily on those cliches or tropes; it still felt like its own unique world.
In the background of the main party's story, we get introduced to some of the history, politics, and plots going on in the surrounding world. I thought this first book did a great job of setting up the characters and their inevitable clash with those forces.
The main party of characters are memorable and enjoyable. They felt very relatable and real, each written with their own unique voice and backstory. My favorite character was Arthur - he tries to overthink and over plan everything, much like myself, only to then be thrown off by the more free-spirited Ostara.
I think this is a great start to what could be a great series!
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
(That being said - I definitely intend to purchase a copy for myself!)
I'm someone who plays DnD and enjoys board and video games, but I don't read a lot of fantasy novels. Even without having a huge fantasy background myself, I felt like the world was still approachable - it wasn't heavy with world building or too many characters or storylines to keep track of. As a DnD player, there are elements of the world that felt familiar without relying too heavily on those cliches or tropes; it still felt like its own unique world.
In the background of the main party's story, we get introduced to some of the history, politics, and plots going on in the surrounding world. I thought this first book did a great job of setting up the characters and their inevitable clash with those forces.
The main party of characters are memorable and enjoyable. They felt very relatable and real, each written with their own unique voice and backstory. My favorite character was Arthur - he tries to overthink and over plan everything, much like myself, only to then be thrown off by the more free-spirited Ostara.
I think this is a great start to what could be a great series!
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
(That being said - I definitely intend to purchase a copy for myself!)
March 10, 2025
I loved the book and I'm excited to see what comes next!
I'm someone who plays DnD and enjoys board and video games, but I don't read a lot of fantasy novels. Even without having a huge fantasy background myself, I felt like the world was still approachable - it wasn't heavy with world building or too many characters or storylines to keep track of. As a DnD player, there are elements of the world that felt familiar without relying too heavily on those cliches or tropes; it still felt like its own unique world.
In the background of the main party's story, we get introduced to some of the history, politics, and plots going on in the surrounding world. I thought this first book did a great job of setting up the characters and their inevitable clash with those forces.
The main party of characters are memorable and enjoyable. They felt very relatable and real, each written with their own unique voice and backstory. My favorite character was Arthur - he tries to overthink and over plan everything, much like myself, only to then be thrown off by the more free-spirited Ostara.
I think this is a great start to what could be a great series!
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
(That being said - I definitely intend to purchase a copy for myself!)
I'm someone who plays DnD and enjoys board and video games, but I don't read a lot of fantasy novels. Even without having a huge fantasy background myself, I felt like the world was still approachable - it wasn't heavy with world building or too many characters or storylines to keep track of. As a DnD player, there are elements of the world that felt familiar without relying too heavily on those cliches or tropes; it still felt like its own unique world.
In the background of the main party's story, we get introduced to some of the history, politics, and plots going on in the surrounding world. I thought this first book did a great job of setting up the characters and their inevitable clash with those forces.
The main party of characters are memorable and enjoyable. They felt very relatable and real, each written with their own unique voice and backstory. My favorite character was Arthur - he tries to overthink and over plan everything, much like myself, only to then be thrown off by the more free-spirited Ostara.
I think this is a great start to what could be a great series!
Disclaimer: I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
(That being said - I definitely intend to purchase a copy for myself!)
June 26, 2025
Foresight is a promising start to the Tears of Eternity series. A.M. Steele delivers a tale rich in magic, mystery, and character-driven storytelling. Fans of epic fantasy with intricate world-building and complex characters will find much to appreciate in this novel. As the first book in the series, Foresight sets the stage for what promises to be an engaging and multifaceted saga. I did have a slow start to the book, but then I got invested in the story.
August 6, 2025
This book scratched the exact itch I had after finishing The Witcher. It’s dark, thoughtful, and refuses to hand you easy answers. I loved the grim setting of Minarin, the morally gray characters, and the slow-burning mystery that pays off in unexpected ways.
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