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Hollow's Charge
Magic has been lost to those inhabiting the Three Lands for hundreds of years. Now, a forgotten place called the Hollow is found within the realm of Ciyula, and it is in need of a successor. The Hollow has chosen Rosaleen Forlain to become its new Keeper. There is just one catch.
She must usurp the tyrannical Queen Asta in favor of crowning a mysterious young woman possessing an ancient bloodline long thought lost to the world. In addition to her burdens, Rosaleen must find this woman before Asta has a chance to join forces with the enemy in order to wage war against a kingdom that has long been Ciyula's ally. Rosaleen must betray her country and her House, forsaking everything for the Hollow and her new destiny. She must do this quest as a fugitive, avoiding forces sent to capture her by the queen and her own father.
Can she find the girl and stop the impending war before it is too late?
She must usurp the tyrannical Queen Asta in favor of crowning a mysterious young woman possessing an ancient bloodline long thought lost to the world. In addition to her burdens, Rosaleen must find this woman before Asta has a chance to join forces with the enemy in order to wage war against a kingdom that has long been Ciyula's ally. Rosaleen must betray her country and her House, forsaking everything for the Hollow and her new destiny. She must do this quest as a fugitive, avoiding forces sent to capture her by the queen and her own father.
Can she find the girl and stop the impending war before it is too late?
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First published March 3, 2015
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October 7, 2015
Thanks to Arielle LeClair for giving me this book to review.
Magic has been lost and is taboo in the Three Lands for hundreds of years but a forgotten magical place, the Hollow, needs a new Keeper and Rosaleen has been chosen. However, one catch is that she must usurp the false and tyrannical Queen Asta and find a mysterious woman with an ancient royal bloodline and quickly before war is waged with a friendly neighbouring country. With help of both old and new friends Rosaleen must betray her house and country and become a fugitive to avoid capture before it is too late?
Hollow’s Charge is an OK fantasy book but I did find it hard to get into and it was slow. However, the story idea was interesting with adventure and magic, if a little bit predictable.
Roseleen is not a pushover as a character but does have doubts and can be gutsy. Rolan is protective, caring and loyal.
Hollow’s Charge had great potential but I found it too slow and hard to get into.
This and my other reviews can be found at Amethyst Bookwyrm
Magic has been lost and is taboo in the Three Lands for hundreds of years but a forgotten magical place, the Hollow, needs a new Keeper and Rosaleen has been chosen. However, one catch is that she must usurp the false and tyrannical Queen Asta and find a mysterious woman with an ancient royal bloodline and quickly before war is waged with a friendly neighbouring country. With help of both old and new friends Rosaleen must betray her house and country and become a fugitive to avoid capture before it is too late?
Hollow’s Charge is an OK fantasy book but I did find it hard to get into and it was slow. However, the story idea was interesting with adventure and magic, if a little bit predictable.
Roseleen is not a pushover as a character but does have doubts and can be gutsy. Rolan is protective, caring and loyal.
Hollow’s Charge had great potential but I found it too slow and hard to get into.
This and my other reviews can be found at Amethyst Bookwyrm
August 15, 2015
So I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I am glad that I was asked to read it. It was fun and entertaining.
Rosaleen is a wonderful lead and really directs the story in the direction it needs to go in. She is the one chosen to become the new Keeper of the Hollow, but before she takes over her position she has to go on a quest to save her kingdom from a woman who should have never been on the throne. She finds out all this information from a person she was not planning to ever see and it throws her for a loop.
The story and back stories were wonderfully thought out. I loved how the characters interacted with each other. It was all well developed and there was no much just thrown together. I got a little lost only once and that was with how Rosaleen saw the king for the first time. I had to read that part over a few times to understand what she was saying. It was more implied, but I did not catch it.
So overall I enjoyed this book. What I am hoping, hint hint, is that this book will become more then one book. I know that it was ended nicely. I am glad that this book ended well and wasn't one of those books that had to bring everything together in the last chapter and tie it all up with a nice little bow. Arielle did so well with making sure the ending was not something all thrown together just to clean up any issues. I wish more authors did that instead of throwing things together quickly to get to the ending.
Pros: Great characters, great story
Cons: Grammar issues
Overall rating: Very recommended!!
Rosaleen is a wonderful lead and really directs the story in the direction it needs to go in. She is the one chosen to become the new Keeper of the Hollow, but before she takes over her position she has to go on a quest to save her kingdom from a woman who should have never been on the throne. She finds out all this information from a person she was not planning to ever see and it throws her for a loop.
The story and back stories were wonderfully thought out. I loved how the characters interacted with each other. It was all well developed and there was no much just thrown together. I got a little lost only once and that was with how Rosaleen saw the king for the first time. I had to read that part over a few times to understand what she was saying. It was more implied, but I did not catch it.
So overall I enjoyed this book. What I am hoping, hint hint, is that this book will become more then one book. I know that it was ended nicely. I am glad that this book ended well and wasn't one of those books that had to bring everything together in the last chapter and tie it all up with a nice little bow. Arielle did so well with making sure the ending was not something all thrown together just to clean up any issues. I wish more authors did that instead of throwing things together quickly to get to the ending.
Pros: Great characters, great story
Cons: Grammar issues
Overall rating: Very recommended!!
March 23, 2015
Hollow's charge features Rosaleen Forlain who is a Keeper, and is in charge of putting a new queen on the throne to replace the current queen who is corrupt and cruel. Hollow's charge is a great fantasy novel and the author's descriptions of this world enabled me to imagine it clearly in my mind. With a strong host of characters and a well developed plot, I would definitely recommend this book to fantasy lovers.
March 31, 2015
Rosaleen Forlain is a Keeper is in charge of putting a new queen on the throne. I enjoyed this book very much. The author's description of this world was wonderful for me. I would definitely recommend this book anyone who likes fantasy books. *I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
January 4, 2016
Fantasy novel creating a new world full of adventure.
The keeper of the hollow. Rosaleen is a keeper chosen to help put the new queen on the throne.
This book offers somethings different. 4*
*An advanced copy of this book was given to me in exchange for an honest review*
The keeper of the hollow. Rosaleen is a keeper chosen to help put the new queen on the throne.
This book offers somethings different. 4*
*An advanced copy of this book was given to me in exchange for an honest review*
May 25, 2015
Let me start by saying that I really enjoyed this book. When Arielle LeClair publishes subsequent works set in the world she has created, I’ll be there to read those.
This novel contains all the important aspects of a good fantasy novel: intrigue and adventure, a well thought out world, magic and a touch of romance. LeClair builds and maintains tension well, keeping the reader’s attention throughout the entire novel. The magic system is subtle yet central to the story, effective yet not overdone.
Character development is well executed. I had no problems accepting the motivations of the various players. Character development and growth was handled well. One could say that the villain is a tad one dimensional. I wouldn’t have minded having at least one thing that might make her briefly sympathetic. A moment of accessibility here and there to give her more depth. But even this issue isn’t critical.
The only thing about this novel that I struggled with were the sudden shifts in perspective. I’m not sure if LeClair was specifically going for the omniscient third person or not, but I found the sudden changes in point of view jarring in many cases. For a stretch we would be seeing the action as if behind one character and then abruptly in the same scene we’d see the action from another character point of view. It might be better if these changes were isolated by chapter. On the other hand, perhaps other readers would not struggle with this as much as me.
There were a few typos or other small issues here and there but nothing that bothered me. The action and flow of the book easily reduced any impact those things might have had.
But when the dust settled, this was a good book that I enjoyed reading and can easily recommend to readers that enjoy straight up, old school fantasy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.
This novel contains all the important aspects of a good fantasy novel: intrigue and adventure, a well thought out world, magic and a touch of romance. LeClair builds and maintains tension well, keeping the reader’s attention throughout the entire novel. The magic system is subtle yet central to the story, effective yet not overdone.
Character development is well executed. I had no problems accepting the motivations of the various players. Character development and growth was handled well. One could say that the villain is a tad one dimensional. I wouldn’t have minded having at least one thing that might make her briefly sympathetic. A moment of accessibility here and there to give her more depth. But even this issue isn’t critical.
The only thing about this novel that I struggled with were the sudden shifts in perspective. I’m not sure if LeClair was specifically going for the omniscient third person or not, but I found the sudden changes in point of view jarring in many cases. For a stretch we would be seeing the action as if behind one character and then abruptly in the same scene we’d see the action from another character point of view. It might be better if these changes were isolated by chapter. On the other hand, perhaps other readers would not struggle with this as much as me.
There were a few typos or other small issues here and there but nothing that bothered me. The action and flow of the book easily reduced any impact those things might have had.
But when the dust settled, this was a good book that I enjoyed reading and can easily recommend to readers that enjoy straight up, old school fantasy.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest and fair review.
March 18, 2016
Hollow's Charge has many elements common to fantasy books: magic, quests, epic battles, and delightful, colorful world-building. It also has a touch of romance. It follows the journey of Rosaleen and her bodyguard Rolan, as they search for the true queen of their land. As they travel, they gather other followers. It is filled with life-changing decisions not only the new queen must make, but also Rosaleen herself, in order to keep the world in balance. Sacrifices must be made for the sake of mankind. It has many unexpected events, and plenty of thrilling moments.
The book moves at a leisurely pace from time to time, but it's like sitting down with a friend you haven't seen in a while and having a cup of tea, talking about all the little things that have happened to you over the years. It lets you get to know the characters on a more intimate level. This would be a good book to curl up in front of a fireplace on a snowy winter night to escape to another world.
The author has a wonderful sense of the ways of animals, especially cats and horses. They had as much personality as the people themselves. In addition, I quite enjoyed the stories Azzir, from the Khilani people, told about horses and the culture of his people.
I think this is a book fantasy readers will enjoy. And those who want more than a story will enjoy the depth of detail throughout the story.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The book moves at a leisurely pace from time to time, but it's like sitting down with a friend you haven't seen in a while and having a cup of tea, talking about all the little things that have happened to you over the years. It lets you get to know the characters on a more intimate level. This would be a good book to curl up in front of a fireplace on a snowy winter night to escape to another world.
The author has a wonderful sense of the ways of animals, especially cats and horses. They had as much personality as the people themselves. In addition, I quite enjoyed the stories Azzir, from the Khilani people, told about horses and the culture of his people.
I think this is a book fantasy readers will enjoy. And those who want more than a story will enjoy the depth of detail throughout the story.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 16, 2015
When I said I would read this book, I had no idea what a fantastic world I was about to enter. Hollow’s Charge may have started out as a story where magic was lost to those who inhabited the realm, but that is far from the truth. Most would think of magic as something a magician would do, but Arielle LeClair’s novel illustrates that this is not true either. Within this story, Arielle was able to sprinkle magic dust on every page. I could practically see the entire storyline play out in front. At times, I felt as if I was standing in the woods next the Rosaleen and her merry men, feeling the magic guide them along their journey. I was able to watch as the magic of love swirled around the couples. It was beyond magical to see how the group’s friendship, trust, and faith grew thought the book. There were so many great characters (Rosealeen and Rolan being two of my favorite), who all had their own personalities. With so many characters and point of views, I was concerned that Arielle would lose the protagonist’s voice and main objective. Boy was I wrong! I have never read a single book where there was so much character growth—Well done Arielle!
The best part is, it appear that Arielle has left the ending open to another book. I will be one of the first in line to get a copy.
I received my free copy of “Hollow’s Charge" from the author in exchange for my honest review.
The best part is, it appear that Arielle has left the ending open to another book. I will be one of the first in line to get a copy.
I received my free copy of “Hollow’s Charge" from the author in exchange for my honest review.
May 17, 2015
Right from the opening of this story I was thrown into Arielle's world that she beautifully crafted for her characters, and at that moment I knew that this would be an engaging and most exciting novel. I was right and was not disappointed. As Rosaleen's adventure began, the rich and well detailed story did what all fantasy novels need to do, create a world in your mind that allows you a reprieve from your own world. This is accomplished perfectly by Arielle. The immediate distaste for Queen Asta and her tyranny stirred my interest and the black cat as Rosaleen's first feline guide as it led her to her 'thought-to-be dead' mother reminded me of Alice in wonderland somehow. This set the stage for an adventure full of magic and all the wonder that could come from it as Rosaleen learned to become the next Keeper and bring the rightful Queen to the throne. A very well written and enjoyable fantasy!! Highly recommended, I loved it and look forward to more from Arielle Vivienne!
April 15, 2016
I received this book in exchange for an honest review, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The plot is well developed, and the characters are relatable and believable. I am a huge fan of books involving fantasy and magic, and I love the idea of a secret destiny being thrust upon them an unsuspecting protagonist.
Rosaleen is chosen as the new keeper of the hollow, having no idea that she will be replacing a mother she had believed was long dead.
But before she is able to fulfill her destiny as the new keeper, she must go on a quest with Rolan to find the kingdom's rightful queen, and depose a cruel, corrupt woman who should never have been allowed to sit on the throne.
Throw in a little romance, some epic battles, and a magical world that felt all too real, and you have an amazing story. I highly recommend this book to fans of fantasy and magic.
I gave it four stars because it started out a little slow, but after I got into it I was hooked.
Rosaleen is chosen as the new keeper of the hollow, having no idea that she will be replacing a mother she had believed was long dead.
But before she is able to fulfill her destiny as the new keeper, she must go on a quest with Rolan to find the kingdom's rightful queen, and depose a cruel, corrupt woman who should never have been allowed to sit on the throne.
Throw in a little romance, some epic battles, and a magical world that felt all too real, and you have an amazing story. I highly recommend this book to fans of fantasy and magic.
I gave it four stars because it started out a little slow, but after I got into it I was hooked.
April 17, 2016
Hollow's Charge has all the elements necessary for an awesome fantasy novel: magic, epic battles, quests, and even an evil queen. I was able to slip seamlessly into this world. The plot was engaging and entertaining, and the characters were well developed.
Rosaleen was a character I loved, and Asta is a tyrannical ruler, who has no business sitting on the throne. Rosaleen is a girl destined to be a keeper, but first she must embark on a quest to find the true queen and dethrone the diabolical Asta.
The world Arielle creates is rich and colorful, and I was able to picture it so clearly in my mind. I am hoping for a second book soon. I highly recommend escaping into this world of magic and wonder.
Rosaleen was a character I loved, and Asta is a tyrannical ruler, who has no business sitting on the throne. Rosaleen is a girl destined to be a keeper, but first she must embark on a quest to find the true queen and dethrone the diabolical Asta.
The world Arielle creates is rich and colorful, and I was able to picture it so clearly in my mind. I am hoping for a second book soon. I highly recommend escaping into this world of magic and wonder.
March 3, 2016
I loved Hollow's Charge.
This book is right up my alley. It has a unique and vividly explained world which is easy to become immersed in. The story does take a bit to get into but once I did I found it to be magical and incredibly difficult to put down. The author had me invested in the characters and the relationships they built along the course of the story. Each main character had a well developed history giving them relatable and dynamic personalities.
I would absolutely recommend this book to people. It's a great casual read, not at all difficult to follow and very fun to read. I'll be rereading it in my future.
This book is right up my alley. It has a unique and vividly explained world which is easy to become immersed in. The story does take a bit to get into but once I did I found it to be magical and incredibly difficult to put down. The author had me invested in the characters and the relationships they built along the course of the story. Each main character had a well developed history giving them relatable and dynamic personalities.
I would absolutely recommend this book to people. It's a great casual read, not at all difficult to follow and very fun to read. I'll be rereading it in my future.
July 21, 2016
I participated in a book review pool where I stumbled across this book and was so curious I went and downloaded it personally from Smashwords. I have no regrets. Main character Rosaleen Forlain radiates charm and personality in this finely crafted fantasy novel from author Arielle LeClair. At times I was uncertain about her age, and at other times I questioned her sanity. But her gutsy personality made for a very enjoyable read. It was tough to follow at times, and somewhat verbose, but I find this is rather typical in the epic fantasy genre, in which I fully expect Arielle to excel. I look forward to more from her.
June 21, 2016
The Hollow chooses Rosaleen Forlain as its new Keeper. That's just the beginning! Her shoulders now have responsibility to save the kingdom from the the wrong corrupted hands it is in. This reminded me of a couple of times in my life when I was assigned a huge responsibility and the battles I had to fight to do a good job with it! The author Arielle has created a fantasy world which is yet very believable because of the beautiful representation of the common struggle that an ambitious and responsible person faces in life. I finished this book in two sittings - indeed a great read!
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