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FurKnight: Epic Fantasy. Little Hero.
EPIC FANTASY. LITTLE HERO.
Felix FurKnight trained to be a faithful soldier but when a chance encounter with a fire sorcerer has him questioning his loyalties he does what he knows best and bends the rules. Lost in The Fractured Lands and on the run from a steadfast captain, what will be left of him when he emerges from the fires of war?
Saved by the same rat that tried to kill her Lyla of Nahrsea’s life is sent into a spiral of fear and blood. But the killing is the easy part, it's the violent truth that will have her questioning who she really is. Worse yet, her sworn enemy is now her only friend.
A peppy hero with something to hide
A fire sorcerer who is burning up fast
A girl who has lost everything but found the edge of a blade
The talking rat that tried to kill her
And the brave captain who would happily see them all hang.
Five will run, and five will fall.
But when a hero dies, a FurKnight will arise.
—
For fans of Garth Nix, Joe Abercrombie, and Brian McCellan.
Epic Fantasy for Teenagers and Up
A Talking Dog protagonist in a Human World
A Multi Point-Of-View Character Centric Narrative
Magic with a bitter cost
Spirits with ulterior motives
Ragtag Found Family
Enemies to Friends
Definitely No Dragons (Maybe)
Felix FurKnight trained to be a faithful soldier but when a chance encounter with a fire sorcerer has him questioning his loyalties he does what he knows best and bends the rules. Lost in The Fractured Lands and on the run from a steadfast captain, what will be left of him when he emerges from the fires of war?
Saved by the same rat that tried to kill her Lyla of Nahrsea’s life is sent into a spiral of fear and blood. But the killing is the easy part, it's the violent truth that will have her questioning who she really is. Worse yet, her sworn enemy is now her only friend.
A peppy hero with something to hide
A fire sorcerer who is burning up fast
A girl who has lost everything but found the edge of a blade
The talking rat that tried to kill her
And the brave captain who would happily see them all hang.
Five will run, and five will fall.
But when a hero dies, a FurKnight will arise.
—
For fans of Garth Nix, Joe Abercrombie, and Brian McCellan.
Epic Fantasy for Teenagers and Up
A Talking Dog protagonist in a Human World
A Multi Point-Of-View Character Centric Narrative
Magic with a bitter cost
Spirits with ulterior motives
Ragtag Found Family
Enemies to Friends
Definitely No Dragons (Maybe)
554 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 1, 2026
About the author
J.E. Ogilvie
1 book1 followerJosh is an Engineer, Programmer, Fabricator, Father, and dysfunctional Nerd. He has worked in Formula 1, had a stint designing robots for a living and has built his very own sports car from scratch. When he isn’t creating, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter and two chaotic doggos Charlie and Bertie.
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May 4, 2026
This book had a very intriguing concept and great characters. I enjoyed the depth and character arcs. The story had a lot to say about war, violence, forgiveness, and what makes a hero.
I'm not a big world-building person, but the world-building in this was really interesting. I had the nagging question in the beginning of why there are talking dogs and talking rats, and was gratified to have received a super cool answer to this question. Yes, there is a reason and it plays a major role in the story, not just as a gimmick.
Unfortunately, I often found myself feeling confused. The prose was quite lovely and skewed poetic--sometimes to the detriment of clarity. I would read a sentence that was crafted beautifully, but I genuinely couldn't tell if the things it described were literal or figurative. Is it saying that the horse is like a golden retriever or it is a golden retriever? (Took me several pages to discern that it was in fact a literal golden retriever). Does he actually have crescent moons in his eyes? (no--figurative). Are there actually faces in the trees??? (as far as I can tell... yes. Literal.) Things like this happened over and over again, and I found it distracting and overall difficult to follow the world-building.
It's split into three acts, but to me this read more like two books in one. The culmination of the first 300 pages was quite satisfying and it could've easily ended there. The last third of the book felt like a new story arc that ended up being a bit rushed.
Thank you to the author for providing me with a review copy. I am writing this review voluntarily.
I'm not a big world-building person, but the world-building in this was really interesting. I had the nagging question in the beginning of why there are talking dogs and talking rats, and was gratified to have received a super cool answer to this question. Yes, there is a reason and it plays a major role in the story, not just as a gimmick.
Unfortunately, I often found myself feeling confused. The prose was quite lovely and skewed poetic--sometimes to the detriment of clarity. I would read a sentence that was crafted beautifully, but I genuinely couldn't tell if the things it described were literal or figurative. Is it saying that the horse is like a golden retriever or it is a golden retriever? (Took me several pages to discern that it was in fact a literal golden retriever). Does he actually have crescent moons in his eyes? (no--figurative). Are there actually faces in the trees??? (as far as I can tell... yes. Literal.) Things like this happened over and over again, and I found it distracting and overall difficult to follow the world-building.
It's split into three acts, but to me this read more like two books in one. The culmination of the first 300 pages was quite satisfying and it could've easily ended there. The last third of the book felt like a new story arc that ended up being a bit rushed.
Thank you to the author for providing me with a review copy. I am writing this review voluntarily.
June 9, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ 4/5
Furknight was a really fun read. Felix is the kind of main character who’s easy to root for—determined, loyal, and just flawed enough to feel real. Watching him grow throughout the story was one of my favorite parts, especially as he learned to trust the people around him and find where he truly belongs.
I’m also a huge sucker for the found family trope, and Furknight delivers. The relationships Felix builds along the way felt genuine, and seeing this group slowly become a family was just as enjoyable as the action and adventure. Some of the quieter character moments ended up being my favorites.
One thing I really appreciated was how refreshing the book felt. If you’re someone who reads a lot of grimdark fantasy full of misery, betrayal, and everyone’s favorite hobby—trauma—Furknight is a great palate cleanser. It still has stakes and emotional moments, but it’s a much lighter, more hopeful adventure that reminded me fantasy can be fun without emotionally dropkicking the reader every few chapters.
The world is creative, the action scenes are exciting, and there’s a good balance of humor and heart throughout. The reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is the pacing. A few scenes and character moments felt like they rushed by, and I would have loved a little more time to enjoy the relationships and emotional beats before moving on.
Overall, Furknight was a fantastic adventure with a lovable cast, a great found family dynamic, and a protagonist I genuinely enjoyed following. Definitely worth the read.
Furknight was a really fun read. Felix is the kind of main character who’s easy to root for—determined, loyal, and just flawed enough to feel real. Watching him grow throughout the story was one of my favorite parts, especially as he learned to trust the people around him and find where he truly belongs.
I’m also a huge sucker for the found family trope, and Furknight delivers. The relationships Felix builds along the way felt genuine, and seeing this group slowly become a family was just as enjoyable as the action and adventure. Some of the quieter character moments ended up being my favorites.
One thing I really appreciated was how refreshing the book felt. If you’re someone who reads a lot of grimdark fantasy full of misery, betrayal, and everyone’s favorite hobby—trauma—Furknight is a great palate cleanser. It still has stakes and emotional moments, but it’s a much lighter, more hopeful adventure that reminded me fantasy can be fun without emotionally dropkicking the reader every few chapters.
The world is creative, the action scenes are exciting, and there’s a good balance of humor and heart throughout. The reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is the pacing. A few scenes and character moments felt like they rushed by, and I would have loved a little more time to enjoy the relationships and emotional beats before moving on.
Overall, Furknight was a fantastic adventure with a lovable cast, a great found family dynamic, and a protagonist I genuinely enjoyed following. Definitely worth the read.
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