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Namaté Series #1
Orewall
This is a story about a man made of stone.
Rhoco Leath is accustomed to destruction. Breaking things is part of his nature, and though it frustrates him, he has accepted this reality. Orewall is home to the Bouldes, people born of stone, and though the world is full of vibrant intrigue and countless combative players, Rhoco cannot be bothered with such complexities. He is a typical Boulde: stubborn and simple, with little interest in friendship, love, or the world beyond Orewall.
But when a fragile, glass heart washes ashore, everything changes. Rhoco is compelled to protect the foreign relic, and as it bonds to him, his attachment grows - as do the tantalizing visions and menacing magic that have plagued Rhoco since its arrival. The mysterious heart ensnares him, heart and soul, until he has no choice but to embark upon a quest to find its owner.
This is a story about a heart made of glass.
Rhoco Leath is accustomed to destruction. Breaking things is part of his nature, and though it frustrates him, he has accepted this reality. Orewall is home to the Bouldes, people born of stone, and though the world is full of vibrant intrigue and countless combative players, Rhoco cannot be bothered with such complexities. He is a typical Boulde: stubborn and simple, with little interest in friendship, love, or the world beyond Orewall.
But when a fragile, glass heart washes ashore, everything changes. Rhoco is compelled to protect the foreign relic, and as it bonds to him, his attachment grows - as do the tantalizing visions and menacing magic that have plagued Rhoco since its arrival. The mysterious heart ensnares him, heart and soul, until he has no choice but to embark upon a quest to find its owner.
This is a story about a heart made of glass.
- GenresFantasy
321 pages, Paperback
Published May 13, 2017
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February 7, 2019
I first followed Nicoline Evans because I saw her book displays on social media. Truly, if ever there was someone whose setup at a convention calls out to book lovers, it's hers. So when I asked the author which book to read first, she suggested Orewall, which is the first book in the Namaté series.
Between the cover and the blurb, I expected a fantasy trip into a unique world and that is what you most definitely get with this series. Orewall is one of several countries set within Namaté and it is the Boulde kingdom, populated by humanoid rock people with several distinctive geologist attributes that truly make them unique. Rocko is the titular character and although he is made of stone, he still has a heart... though an oddly scarred one.
The prologue to this book probably explains why I had a hard time connecting with the main character because it does touch on sexual assault, even on initially consenting individuals. I don't mean that to be a spoiler, but I do mention it because as I read along, it did rock me a bit (pun unintentional). There are several times where the book faces uncomfortable situations about sexuality, sex, consent, etc. At other times there is mention of what could be considered "party culture", drug usage, and to me, these topics are discussed in an attempt to address topics that are good to bring up to younger-ish audiences, even if it's a bit uncomfortable to read. So on the one hand, you have a lush intricately built world that is to be explored in a YA adventure and in the midst, you have topics like drugs and rape thrown in, which might be a bit jarring, but aren't necessarily a bad thing.
Rocko is basically a scarred man that wishes to forget the past and the people he has hurt and he is equally compelled to love and yearn as he is to desire carnally. It's an interesting observation though it makes fully investing in him a tricky situation. Again, not a bad thing, but some people might find it challenging. I think it's interesting that Rocko goes on an adventure if only for the chance to redeem himself.
Another interesting thing that is explored is the typical purity vs. mixed dichotomy of social classes and how the pure bouldes look down on the mixed ones. Rocko is a fuse and below them, there are the murks. Those who are mixed are oppressed by higher social classes, but it's always interesting how Evans highlight how beautiful mixed races are and how traits from both original races can make something more unique and wonderful.
So in essence, character development is there though people might find it hard to connect with Rocko, especially in regards to his approach and thoughts on being a man and what's expected or how he conducts himself, but might connect with his desire to not be the monster he (and potentially all of us can be). The plot deal with Rocko coming across a glass heart that has been separated from its owner and is calling to be returned. it seems straightforward, but it ends up not being and Rocko ands up exploring several worlds of Namaté in his attempt to return the heart to its rightful owner.
During this adventure, what I definitely have to highlight is the world building. Other reviewers have mentioned it as well and Evans truly excelled in offering a glimpse of new lands with unique and well researched beings that make you want to dive head first into most of them (as long as they aren't completely lethal).
Overall a very interesting read with an amazing world and some topics that might be hit and miss with people.
Between the cover and the blurb, I expected a fantasy trip into a unique world and that is what you most definitely get with this series. Orewall is one of several countries set within Namaté and it is the Boulde kingdom, populated by humanoid rock people with several distinctive geologist attributes that truly make them unique. Rocko is the titular character and although he is made of stone, he still has a heart... though an oddly scarred one.
The prologue to this book probably explains why I had a hard time connecting with the main character because it does touch on sexual assault, even on initially consenting individuals. I don't mean that to be a spoiler, but I do mention it because as I read along, it did rock me a bit (pun unintentional). There are several times where the book faces uncomfortable situations about sexuality, sex, consent, etc. At other times there is mention of what could be considered "party culture", drug usage, and to me, these topics are discussed in an attempt to address topics that are good to bring up to younger-ish audiences, even if it's a bit uncomfortable to read. So on the one hand, you have a lush intricately built world that is to be explored in a YA adventure and in the midst, you have topics like drugs and rape thrown in, which might be a bit jarring, but aren't necessarily a bad thing.
Rocko is basically a scarred man that wishes to forget the past and the people he has hurt and he is equally compelled to love and yearn as he is to desire carnally. It's an interesting observation though it makes fully investing in him a tricky situation. Again, not a bad thing, but some people might find it challenging. I think it's interesting that Rocko goes on an adventure if only for the chance to redeem himself.
Another interesting thing that is explored is the typical purity vs. mixed dichotomy of social classes and how the pure bouldes look down on the mixed ones. Rocko is a fuse and below them, there are the murks. Those who are mixed are oppressed by higher social classes, but it's always interesting how Evans highlight how beautiful mixed races are and how traits from both original races can make something more unique and wonderful.
So in essence, character development is there though people might find it hard to connect with Rocko, especially in regards to his approach and thoughts on being a man and what's expected or how he conducts himself, but might connect with his desire to not be the monster he (and potentially all of us can be). The plot deal with Rocko coming across a glass heart that has been separated from its owner and is calling to be returned. it seems straightforward, but it ends up not being and Rocko ands up exploring several worlds of Namaté in his attempt to return the heart to its rightful owner.
During this adventure, what I definitely have to highlight is the world building. Other reviewers have mentioned it as well and Evans truly excelled in offering a glimpse of new lands with unique and well researched beings that make you want to dive head first into most of them (as long as they aren't completely lethal).
Overall a very interesting read with an amazing world and some topics that might be hit and miss with people.
December 6, 2024
This book was everything I expected and more! A story of adventure, finding purpose and doing nearly anything to fulfill that purpose. The ending left me on the edge of my seat, ready for the next book in the series!
January 14, 2018
Where do I begin? I met Nicoline at bookcon last year. My friend was a fan and I decided to give her latest book a shot. It took me months to get around to picking it up but it kept calling to me. I was so glad I finally got around to reading it. As a jeweler I have a love and appreciation of gems and precious stones and was hooked by the stone creatures. That's what drew me in but I stayed for the wonderful storytelling. I must say I did not expect to be captivated by such a strange and troubled world. It was definitely a refreshing read all around. It was unlike any world I've delved into and its characters human like flaws made it much more relatable. I would recommend to anyone looking for something unique and suspense filled. I can't wait to see her this year and (hopefully) get book 2!
January 25, 2019
Let me start this review by saying I'm a sucker for great worldbuilding. I can appreciate any author who takes the time to create a universe in which they set their story, and Nicoline Evans has done an excellent job of building of fantasy world for her novel, Orewall.
The story takes place on the fictional planet of Namate, and follows the journey of Rhoco Leath, a man made of stone, from the land of Orewall. Aside from Orewall, there are other regions, each centered around various elements and essences of nature. There's a land of people made of glass, another made of metal, and even a land full of spider-men (Peter Parker, sadly, does not make a cameo). When I first dove into the story, I thought this book would only center on the land of Orewall, and that that would be all we saw. But instead, we follow Rhoco on a journey to other lands and get a feel for the rest of the peoples of Namate.
Rhoco's journey begins when a heart made of glass washes up on the shore of Orewall. After experiencing strange feelings and hallucinations, he decides to undertake a mission to return the heart to its owner. With the help of an unlikely companion, he sets sail across the ocean.
I know Rhoco's intended to have a personality as blunt as his rocky exterior, but I found him mostly unlikable. I honestly cared more about his companion, Feodras, because he had much more depth to him. I actually wouldn't mind a spin-off focusing specifically on Feodras and his life before he befriended Rhoco.
Another issue I had is that the story seemed to rush toward the end. The last three or four chapters is when things really pick up. The rest of the story, while entertaining, has a slow build-up. Luckily, Orewall overall is a fairly quick read, so I was able to push past the slower parts in no time.
I applaud Evans for managing to include mature themes in a story that I thought would be targeted more for the younger audience. The opening section caught me off-guard because of a particularly jarring event involving Rhoco and a woman, and about halfway through, there's another occurrence, this time involving Feodras and a woman. Again, I thought the Feodras' encounter was much more interesting, and it was something I've never really seen in a young adult fantasy story.
If you're looking for the next fantasy novel to put on your shelf, I highly recommend picking up Orewall. It's an entertaining read and a solid start to a series. However, be prepared for a bit of a slow build and some heavier themes.
The story takes place on the fictional planet of Namate, and follows the journey of Rhoco Leath, a man made of stone, from the land of Orewall. Aside from Orewall, there are other regions, each centered around various elements and essences of nature. There's a land of people made of glass, another made of metal, and even a land full of spider-men (Peter Parker, sadly, does not make a cameo). When I first dove into the story, I thought this book would only center on the land of Orewall, and that that would be all we saw. But instead, we follow Rhoco on a journey to other lands and get a feel for the rest of the peoples of Namate.
Rhoco's journey begins when a heart made of glass washes up on the shore of Orewall. After experiencing strange feelings and hallucinations, he decides to undertake a mission to return the heart to its owner. With the help of an unlikely companion, he sets sail across the ocean.
I know Rhoco's intended to have a personality as blunt as his rocky exterior, but I found him mostly unlikable. I honestly cared more about his companion, Feodras, because he had much more depth to him. I actually wouldn't mind a spin-off focusing specifically on Feodras and his life before he befriended Rhoco.
Another issue I had is that the story seemed to rush toward the end. The last three or four chapters is when things really pick up. The rest of the story, while entertaining, has a slow build-up. Luckily, Orewall overall is a fairly quick read, so I was able to push past the slower parts in no time.
I applaud Evans for managing to include mature themes in a story that I thought would be targeted more for the younger audience. The opening section caught me off-guard because of a particularly jarring event involving Rhoco and a woman, and about halfway through, there's another occurrence, this time involving Feodras and a woman. Again, I thought the Feodras' encounter was much more interesting, and it was something I've never really seen in a young adult fantasy story.
If you're looking for the next fantasy novel to put on your shelf, I highly recommend picking up Orewall. It's an entertaining read and a solid start to a series. However, be prepared for a bit of a slow build and some heavier themes.
July 29, 2020
The book Orewall by Nicoline Evans is the first book in a series. This review will cover only this book, not the whole series. This book is about a man made of stone, used to breaking everything around him, who finds a fragile glass heart, and vows to return it to its owner.
TW: discussion of rape and sexual assault
This is something I wish I had known before reading Orewall. A trigger warning, or any sort of notion about just how bad this book would get in terms of rape was nowhere to be seen on the front, back, inside covers, or information page of the book. I myself am not someone who feels especially triggered or hurt by these topics in a book, but if I had been someone who had? This would have been a terrible experience.
When it comes to the actual book, the world-building is superb, and the story is really interesting. I was deeply enthralled within the world and Rhoco’s quest, but these occasional moments took me out of the story. They were simply unnecessary.
I will be going into more detail about the sort of mention of sexual assault that happens, without any obvious spoilers. You can stop here if you’d like. Rhoco, our main character who we follow around the whole book, in the prologue, sexually assaults someone he cares about. It is shaken off as something he couldn’t control, and sometimes feels guilt about it. Problematic at the very least. There are several more mentions of situations such as this. There are also scenes where he ends up killing a prostitute mid-encounter, and there is much talk about doing drugs. Normally I would not have a problem with this, but it was entirely unnecessary for the story in my opinion, and when reading what I thought would be a light-hearted fantasy novel, I definitely did not expect so many instances of bad sexual encounters. I would recommend that if you have any history of bad sexual encounters like I do, do not read this book. Or at least skip the following pages: The last 6 pages of the prologue, 253-257. This would avoid the detailed scenes, but they discuss it quite a bit throughout anyway.
I don’t think I’ll be reading any more of the books in this series, despite wanting to know what happens. This just left a bad taste in my mouth. It should have been handled better.
Don’t Recommend. 2/5
TW: discussion of rape and sexual assault
This is something I wish I had known before reading Orewall. A trigger warning, or any sort of notion about just how bad this book would get in terms of rape was nowhere to be seen on the front, back, inside covers, or information page of the book. I myself am not someone who feels especially triggered or hurt by these topics in a book, but if I had been someone who had? This would have been a terrible experience.
When it comes to the actual book, the world-building is superb, and the story is really interesting. I was deeply enthralled within the world and Rhoco’s quest, but these occasional moments took me out of the story. They were simply unnecessary.
I will be going into more detail about the sort of mention of sexual assault that happens, without any obvious spoilers. You can stop here if you’d like. Rhoco, our main character who we follow around the whole book, in the prologue, sexually assaults someone he cares about. It is shaken off as something he couldn’t control, and sometimes feels guilt about it. Problematic at the very least. There are several more mentions of situations such as this. There are also scenes where he ends up killing a prostitute mid-encounter, and there is much talk about doing drugs. Normally I would not have a problem with this, but it was entirely unnecessary for the story in my opinion, and when reading what I thought would be a light-hearted fantasy novel, I definitely did not expect so many instances of bad sexual encounters. I would recommend that if you have any history of bad sexual encounters like I do, do not read this book. Or at least skip the following pages: The last 6 pages of the prologue, 253-257. This would avoid the detailed scenes, but they discuss it quite a bit throughout anyway.
I don’t think I’ll be reading any more of the books in this series, despite wanting to know what happens. This just left a bad taste in my mouth. It should have been handled better.
Don’t Recommend. 2/5
March 17, 2019
„A curious feeling stirred in his chest. The heart appeared to need him, coming to life at his touch. Could he be trusted with something so fragile?” So begins the journey of Rhoco, a man made of stone who finds a heart made of literal glass and decides he wants to find its owner. I didn’t know what to expect from Nicoline’s work. I follow her on Instagram because she makes because beautiful displays of her gorgeous books. I knew I had to try and read one and I was hooked. I devour this book in a matter of days. The story is beautiful and haunting and left me wanting to read more books from this series because I was not ready to leave the world yet. As a big fan of world-building, I found the world of Namaté to be new and refreshing – I cannot recommend this enough.
March 29, 2021
What an interesting book. The world Nicoline Evans created is a fantasy setting unlike anything I've encountered before. It a dark yet beautiful place. My only complaint is that the book doesn't complete the story, but ends in a setup for the next book. I'm intrigued.
"The heart made him feel something for the first time in years, both physically and mentally. It gave life to the man he never knew he could be, a good man who valued those around him and took an interest in learning about the world beyond his home."
"The heart made him feel something for the first time in years, both physically and mentally. It gave life to the man he never knew he could be, a good man who valued those around him and took an interest in learning about the world beyond his home."
May 29, 2018
This is a beautifully written book. The author has a lovely style and takes you through a serene journey laced with danger and challenges. It deals with some difficult themes around acceptance and segregation due to looking different, elements of loneliness, including abandonment, and social etiquette. There are also some references to physical relationships, but they do not go into great detail, as befitting the intended YA audience.
December 19, 2020
I met the author at a Christmas market and the book covers caught my attention. After seeing what the books were about, I decided to get this book and it was such a good decision. This book had me hooked from the beginning. The descriptions of characters and landscapes was immaculate and gave me a good idea of what everything would look like. I can’t wait to continue with the rest of the books.
March 19, 2020
I met the author at Baltimore-Comicon last fall and picked up this book. Just got around to reading it and wasn't disappointed. Great world building. Interesting and compelling characters. Dark in places but still full of hope.
I'm very curious to see where she goes with this next.
I'm very curious to see where she goes with this next.
January 11, 2023
This type of genre is new to me and this is about the third author I've tried. This book is definitely interesting. The way she writes immediately places you in the world she created and is definitely unlike the "expected" landscape. I enjoyed the story and look forward to continuing the series.
July 20, 2017
This book is....well, I have mixed feelings, but overall, it was very good. The worldbuilding is incredible; the places and beings Evans created are amazing, and I'd absolutely love to see more of this world. That said, there should be a small trigger warning for (non-graphic) rape; I personally feel rape as a plot device is unnecessary, and character development can be shown without catering to rape culture. I also wasn't actually fond of the main character; his development was slow, which made sense, but he never got more likeable. The two characters I loved have their fate left off in the end, and I don't like that not knowing.
Overall, if there was a sequel, I'd definitely want to read it. If there were a story to take place in this world, but involve other characters, I'd be interested. But this probably won't be the absolute first book I'll recommend to anyone.
Overall, if there was a sequel, I'd definitely want to read it. If there were a story to take place in this world, but involve other characters, I'd be interested. But this probably won't be the absolute first book I'll recommend to anyone.
April 22, 2020
I really enjoyed this book! The world and all that it entails is creative and fresh. I definitely want to continue the series! The pacing felt a bit off to me at times though
October 18, 2024
I enjoyed the creativity of this book. It kept me completely captivated. I was very disappointed with the ending. I felt like it wasn’t clear and left to many questions unanswered.
January 15, 2025
Unlike any other fantasy I’ve read! I loved the storyline and the creativity in the characters and world building. The perfect cliff hanger to set up book two and keep me hooked!
June 13, 2019
Is this book good? Yes. Is it a masterpiece? No.
Orewell by Nicole Evans follows a protagonist made of stone on a quest on behalf of a glass heart. The book is unique on the market in aspects of its theme and setting, it reminds me of old folktales. It portrayes rape from different standpoints in a good way, never placing the fault at the victim (deeper thoughts on this subject will come but with spoilers included). Some dialogues felt awkward and at a beginners stage, the characters are good but their development comes almost too late for the reader to be able to explore it in the first book and parts of their relationship is stressed at the end. The love interest and her relationship to the protagonist appears very toxic but this might be for future plots in later books. The book itself is slow as the introduction and build up to the climax takes over 70% of the book. The climax is slow and almost non existent since earlier events has had greater impact on the characters than the "climax". To clarify; the dramaturgy and its curve is a bit off and it appears to be made mainly for a series of books not this single book, this resulted in a pretty lackluster climax.
I personally liked the book, I like slow beginnings and are easily bored by long climaxes. I like the world and how unique it is compared to a majority of other books released now. Yes some parts feels like they are on a beginner stage but it doesn't bother me enough to dislike the book, it is genuinely good. I wasn't blown away by it but neither can I say that it didn't have some sort of impact on me. I would definitely recommend it to friends, maybe warn them that it is a bit slower if they normally read high paced books.
Apart from the dramaturgy the only issue I had was more or less a specific scene, I'll try keep it abstract but the scene still has to be explained to some extent so if you don't want spoliers stop here. It is kind of a rant too so skip it if you just wanted to know if the book is worth buying or not. It is worth it.
Towards the end of the book one of the characters gets into a situation where he is raped, even when he pleaded for the other characters help he got none. This scene shows the rape culture towards men in a quit good way I believe, but the problem comes later. When the character who didn't help the victim realizes his mistake and is taken by regret he apologizes. The other character still in a shocked/traumatized state does not immediately forgive him. But after being in a near death experience, saved and brought back to "normal" the victim suddenly feel good, forgive the other character and all traces of the traumatic event is gone only to then have the victim sacrifice himself for the other character. It is not this easy to get over such an event, especially not if one is as traumatized as the victim was. Another traumatic event does not cancel out the previous one.
As for their friendship part, where they finally acknowledge eachother as friends, it only took away from the event even more. Instead of giving them a happy departure let the victim still bear sadness, don't let them make up instead let him take command and save his friend without them making up. This would have given the victim a great character development, their relationship a deeper connection and hook the readers to wonder if they will be reunited and maybe then acknowledge their friendship instead. Now their story together has sort of come to an end since we got a goodbye, there is no lingering thoughts about the fate of the victim nor their blossoming friendship. The protagonist would probably have been more impacted by the departure if they hadn't made up and his development could take a bigger place.
But apart from this I like the book, a warning should however be placed for those who has been sexually assaulted.
Orewell by Nicole Evans follows a protagonist made of stone on a quest on behalf of a glass heart. The book is unique on the market in aspects of its theme and setting, it reminds me of old folktales. It portrayes rape from different standpoints in a good way, never placing the fault at the victim (deeper thoughts on this subject will come but with spoilers included). Some dialogues felt awkward and at a beginners stage, the characters are good but their development comes almost too late for the reader to be able to explore it in the first book and parts of their relationship is stressed at the end. The love interest and her relationship to the protagonist appears very toxic but this might be for future plots in later books. The book itself is slow as the introduction and build up to the climax takes over 70% of the book. The climax is slow and almost non existent since earlier events has had greater impact on the characters than the "climax". To clarify; the dramaturgy and its curve is a bit off and it appears to be made mainly for a series of books not this single book, this resulted in a pretty lackluster climax.
I personally liked the book, I like slow beginnings and are easily bored by long climaxes. I like the world and how unique it is compared to a majority of other books released now. Yes some parts feels like they are on a beginner stage but it doesn't bother me enough to dislike the book, it is genuinely good. I wasn't blown away by it but neither can I say that it didn't have some sort of impact on me. I would definitely recommend it to friends, maybe warn them that it is a bit slower if they normally read high paced books.
Apart from the dramaturgy the only issue I had was more or less a specific scene, I'll try keep it abstract but the scene still has to be explained to some extent so if you don't want spoliers stop here. It is kind of a rant too so skip it if you just wanted to know if the book is worth buying or not. It is worth it.
Towards the end of the book one of the characters gets into a situation where he is raped, even when he pleaded for the other characters help he got none. This scene shows the rape culture towards men in a quit good way I believe, but the problem comes later. When the character who didn't help the victim realizes his mistake and is taken by regret he apologizes. The other character still in a shocked/traumatized state does not immediately forgive him. But after being in a near death experience, saved and brought back to "normal" the victim suddenly feel good, forgive the other character and all traces of the traumatic event is gone only to then have the victim sacrifice himself for the other character. It is not this easy to get over such an event, especially not if one is as traumatized as the victim was. Another traumatic event does not cancel out the previous one.
As for their friendship part, where they finally acknowledge eachother as friends, it only took away from the event even more. Instead of giving them a happy departure let the victim still bear sadness, don't let them make up instead let him take command and save his friend without them making up. This would have given the victim a great character development, their relationship a deeper connection and hook the readers to wonder if they will be reunited and maybe then acknowledge their friendship instead. Now their story together has sort of come to an end since we got a goodbye, there is no lingering thoughts about the fate of the victim nor their blossoming friendship. The protagonist would probably have been more impacted by the departure if they hadn't made up and his development could take a bigger place.
But apart from this I like the book, a warning should however be placed for those who has been sexually assaulted.
September 25, 2018
i really loved this book - the writing - the characters - the quest - except for the ending, there is none...& although it looks like there is another book it appears to be a prequel so not sure how i feel about it. i really would like to know how this particular story ends, and maybe the prequel comes back to the end of this part, but that threw me for a loop. as you can tell from the five-stars it didn’t really affect my overall feelings about the book, but it was an odd thump for the reader so be warned. otherwise though it is a lovely book - a bit of a boy-main-character alician story in some ways although *much* more adult as i would not recommend for young readers without you being prepared for what is in there (there is some very graphic stuff) as the overall story is an adult one, not a children’s one, or even a coming-of-age one. but the telling, the tone, brings something enjoyable like the nature of those stories into it, which lends itself to my liking it all the more. highly recommend once you prepare yourself for what you’re actually in for here. will definitely be reading more by this author - adult and/or children’s. (aside, i was won over to reading anything by this author because i ran into her table at bookcon & was inspired...)
July 24, 2023
This book was amazing. Nicoline is an excellent story teller and this fantasy is different than any other I’ve read, no Tropes here. It is a story of growth and learning during an amazing adventure with extremely unlikely creatures. I was hooked from the beginning to the end.
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