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Lightsreach
In a land where only a few can live in the light, one young girl may be the key to bringing the entire world out of the darkness. Without knowing the secret prophecy that has altered her destiny, ten-year-old Lily will have to leave the safety of her home in Lightsreach on a journey that will alter the course of the future. But when she and her mysterious travelling companion are waylaid along the way, things quickly spiral out of control. Suddenly this young girl is the epicenter of a revolution that had been brewing within an ancient, lost civilization for thousands of years. Lily is the key to restoring peace and balance in a world torn asunder when it long ago lost the light.
400 pages, Paperback
First published June 6, 2015
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September 16, 2015
Full disclosure: I am a friend of a friend of the author, although I've never met him. I got this book free through an Amazon Kindle promotion.
This was an entertaining freshman novel. it was fast and easy to read and I loved the world building. The author has definitely thought everything out and planned his characters' respective journeys through the world.
The character development was a bit lacking unfortunately. I'm not clear on what anyone looked like, and they seemed to fall into basic archetypes ie wise wizard (astrolord), the chosen child, the Scottish dwarf, the evil and dark elves. The dialog suffers a bit because of this, especially when other characters are talking to Lily (main protagonist, and only 10 years old).
This is made up for with some awesome action scenes. The hand to hand combat and a battle scene later on are very well thought out and executed. They end up being very gory and exciting.
The mythology and magic is interesting. There are dragons and astromancy, and that's all I'm saying!
My favorite characters were Soren and the elf quartermaster (whose name escapes me at the moment).
This was an entertaining freshman novel. it was fast and easy to read and I loved the world building. The author has definitely thought everything out and planned his characters' respective journeys through the world.
The character development was a bit lacking unfortunately. I'm not clear on what anyone looked like, and they seemed to fall into basic archetypes ie wise wizard (astrolord), the chosen child, the Scottish dwarf, the evil and dark elves. The dialog suffers a bit because of this, especially when other characters are talking to Lily (main protagonist, and only 10 years old).
This is made up for with some awesome action scenes. The hand to hand combat and a battle scene later on are very well thought out and executed. They end up being very gory and exciting.
The mythology and magic is interesting. There are dragons and astromancy, and that's all I'm saying!
My favorite characters were Soren and the elf quartermaster (whose name escapes me at the moment).
January 3, 2023
What a World
Great story, great characters! The ending was perfect! I didn't see a few of those plot twists coming at all! And I can't wait to see what happens next!
Great story, great characters! The ending was perfect! I didn't see a few of those plot twists coming at all! And I can't wait to see what happens next!
October 15, 2015
Well-told story with believable characters. Enjoyed reading it!
October 30, 2015
I loved it, but then again I wrote it. Read it yourself, I can't be un-biased.
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