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Seers #1
The Guardians of Eastgate
An ancient evil threatens the realm of Sterrenvar. A race of people called the seers has appointed themselves Guardians of the Realm, guarding the safety of their world and all the people in it.
Maelona Sima is one of four seer champions tasked with protecting the four keystones from being breached by evil forces, thus leaving an immeasurable magical force free to be used against the realm’s inhabitants. Yet Maelona is more than a seer. She is unique in her world, and she is the best hope of survival for the people of Sterrenvar…the very people who once hunted down and killed many of the seer people out of fear and mistrust.
Protecting the keystones is the first line of defense against the evil sorcerer who wishes to enslave the realm. Can Maelona, the guardian of the keystone at Eastgate, and her friends Blaez, a wolf shifter, and Gareth, a human prince, bring together their peoples to save Eastgate from destruction in this first book of the Seers series?
Maelona Sima is one of four seer champions tasked with protecting the four keystones from being breached by evil forces, thus leaving an immeasurable magical force free to be used against the realm’s inhabitants. Yet Maelona is more than a seer. She is unique in her world, and she is the best hope of survival for the people of Sterrenvar…the very people who once hunted down and killed many of the seer people out of fear and mistrust.
Protecting the keystones is the first line of defense against the evil sorcerer who wishes to enslave the realm. Can Maelona, the guardian of the keystone at Eastgate, and her friends Blaez, a wolf shifter, and Gareth, a human prince, bring together their peoples to save Eastgate from destruction in this first book of the Seers series?
198 pages, Paperback
First published August 30, 2017
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July 14, 2018
1.5/5 (maybe)
This had so much potential to be amazing, but it felt like an outline for a novel, rather than a finished product. It's such a good idea for a book, but it fell flat. The dialogue felt stiff and formal, the characters had no substance to them, and the world-building was pretty much non-existent. That being said, I will definitely read the next books to see how the writing improves and how the story pans out.
This had so much potential to be amazing, but it felt like an outline for a novel, rather than a finished product. It's such a good idea for a book, but it fell flat. The dialogue felt stiff and formal, the characters had no substance to them, and the world-building was pretty much non-existent. That being said, I will definitely read the next books to see how the writing improves and how the story pans out.
May 8, 2018
Guardians of Eastgate: Book One of the Seer Series by Sherry Leclerc is a great fantasy book with a wealth of mystical creatures. With a map in the beginning of the book that details the lands that these creatures live in, the author sets the tone well, and gives the reader this added bit of information in order to fully enjoy the story. The names of the characters are particularly beautiful, from Maelona to Kelwyn and add to the beautiful sense of the story. Of course there is an ancient evil that must be fought and conquered , that being a rather classic way of putting together a fantasy tale. Beyond that, there are undercurrents that suggest that one learn self acceptance, and perhaps this is the biggest overall moral lesson to the story. A bit of romance and mystery add balance to the tale, while the dialogue and character development is spot on. Highly recommend for an engaging book that allows the reader to escape for a while.
May 15, 2018
If you're a fan of fantasy fiction, I highly recommend The Guardians of Eastgate by Sherry Leclerc. It has a host of weird and wonderful creatures, beautiful mythical landscapes, and a twisting and exciting plot that is engrossing right up to the last page. Maelona is a champion of the Seer race of Sterrenvar, who watch over the keystones that protect their world. Maelona is the first line of defence when a dark sorcerer rises up to enslaves her home. She can't do this alone, but with prejudice existing between the races of Sterrenvar, can she enlist anyone to help, or will darkness enslave them all?
I really enjoyed this great piece of fantasy fiction, it was beautifully constructed, with great dialogue and growth of relationships between characters. Apparently, this is the first in a 5 novel saga, called The Seer Series, and I can't wait for the next one, to see what is in store for the mythical world of Sterrenvar.
I really enjoyed this great piece of fantasy fiction, it was beautifully constructed, with great dialogue and growth of relationships between characters. Apparently, this is the first in a 5 novel saga, called The Seer Series, and I can't wait for the next one, to see what is in store for the mythical world of Sterrenvar.
September 21, 2017
I received an electronic copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I read the book and had to email her, because I thought she accidentally sent an unedited draft.
Almost every chapter is shorter than the majority of novels I have read. They are from about 500 words/2 pages to about 4,500 words/8 pages. The whole book reads like an outline for what is happening or what did happen. The premise of "the evil threat to the realm" is incredibly under-developed. Maelona, the main character has a past, which should drive her actions, but we never see her actions or feelings in scene. We are TOLD everything. With the exception of a few short fight scenes the entire book is told. I never got to experience the tension, what the characters are like, I never got invited to figure things out along the way, because the author info dumped the entire piece.
I strongly suggest some practice with literary devices, character, plot, pov, tense, show vs tell, and worldbuilding.
This could have been a remarkable story of a character learning about forgiveness, love, and self acceptance if the author had let it come out in scene. Just because a book is fantasy, doesn't mean it gets to ignore the elements of fiction needed to let a reader experience the world.
"Show, don't tell is a technique often employed in various kinds of texts to enable the reader to experience the story through action, words, thoughts, senses, and feelings rather than through the author's exposition, summarization, and description." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show,...
I truly wish the author better in her future projects and encourage a revised edition at some point for this book.
Almost every chapter is shorter than the majority of novels I have read. They are from about 500 words/2 pages to about 4,500 words/8 pages. The whole book reads like an outline for what is happening or what did happen. The premise of "the evil threat to the realm" is incredibly under-developed. Maelona, the main character has a past, which should drive her actions, but we never see her actions or feelings in scene. We are TOLD everything. With the exception of a few short fight scenes the entire book is told. I never got to experience the tension, what the characters are like, I never got invited to figure things out along the way, because the author info dumped the entire piece.
I strongly suggest some practice with literary devices, character, plot, pov, tense, show vs tell, and worldbuilding.
This could have been a remarkable story of a character learning about forgiveness, love, and self acceptance if the author had let it come out in scene. Just because a book is fantasy, doesn't mean it gets to ignore the elements of fiction needed to let a reader experience the world.
"Show, don't tell is a technique often employed in various kinds of texts to enable the reader to experience the story through action, words, thoughts, senses, and feelings rather than through the author's exposition, summarization, and description." https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show,...
I truly wish the author better in her future projects and encourage a revised edition at some point for this book.
May 10, 2018
I am a huge fan of fantasy fiction, as there are no real rules – it can be as otherworldly and fantastical as the imagination can stretch. Sherry Leclerc has certainly stretched her imagination with 'The Guardians of Eastgate', an epic piece of fantasy writing that really drew me into a tumultuous world, where an impending darkness threatens to engulf all that live there. If the races that live within Sterrenvar cannot come together as one, then the chance of defeating the dark force in slim to none. Maelona is a champion of the Seer race, and she is determined to fight for the people of her world, despite the fact that many of them sought the destruction of her race. Her arduous journey begins, but how will it end?
This book was beautifully written, with well-developed characters and a great flow. Furthermore, it is so refreshing to see a fantasy novel, take on some important contemporary issues in its narrative. 'The Guardians of Eastgate' has the underlying message of acceptance, and understanding of other cultures that are different to your own. No matter where we come from, or what we believe, we are all part of the same world.
This book was beautifully written, with well-developed characters and a great flow. Furthermore, it is so refreshing to see a fantasy novel, take on some important contemporary issues in its narrative. 'The Guardians of Eastgate' has the underlying message of acceptance, and understanding of other cultures that are different to your own. No matter where we come from, or what we believe, we are all part of the same world.
August 26, 2019
This was a nice introduction to a series while also being a contained story. There was good world-building and enough history of this world sprinkled in throughout to make it all come alive rather well. The main character, Maelona, very much comes across as a woman completely able to handle things on her own: she's smart, she's wise, and she can kick your butt multiple times before you even have a chance to realize what's happening. The fight scenes are well-laid out and the romantic elements, while present, don't override anything else.
Although this book focuses on Maelona's journey in her way to helping protect the Eastgate as its' Guardian (see the title), the growing trust and comraderie between Maelona and those she travels with form the heart of the story in my opinion. It will be interesting to see how the lingering questions from this book are dealt with in the rest of the series and I'm very much looking forward to reading it.
Although this book focuses on Maelona's journey in her way to helping protect the Eastgate as its' Guardian (see the title), the growing trust and comraderie between Maelona and those she travels with form the heart of the story in my opinion. It will be interesting to see how the lingering questions from this book are dealt with in the rest of the series and I'm very much looking forward to reading it.
April 25, 2018
What a really wonderful book By author Sherry this book really amazing book and I can't wait for the second book to come it's just crushed my heart
August 6, 2019
Amazing book love the wide expanse of charaters.
May 16, 2018
As a fantasy novel 'The Guardians of Eastgate by Sherry Leclerc has it all – mythical creatures, conflict, an impending sense of danger, romance, stunning landscapes, and so much suspense. We enter the world of Sterrenvar, which faces danger from a dark force that approaches Eastgate, which is protected by Maelona. As a member of the Seer race, she faces distrust from most other races, but she is still determined to protect them all. With a Prince and a shape-shifter by her side, can she save Sterrnvar? I loved Maelona as a protagonist, she is strong, compassionate and wilful...she definitely has TV series potential. Finally, call me a nerd, but I love it when a fantasy novel includes a beautifully drawn map at the beginning of the book. It really helps me immerse myself in a world that takes so much imagination to create. A marvellous read.
October 6, 2017
I won this book on Goodreads. Not the type of book I usually read but it sort of held my interest. It ended suddenly and left you hanging so its not a stand alone book you must read future books in series to get answers. Geared to the fantasy and younger reader .
September 20, 2017
I loved travelling with Maelona on her journey to find herself and save her world! I can't wait to meet the next champion!
June 8, 2018
I really love fantasy and really like the strong female characters in this book. I am eagerly looking forward to the rest of the series. Well done and well written.
June 8, 2018
Loved this fantasy. Nice strong female characters. Can't wait to see how the series progresses. Well written.
January 25, 2018
I am very excited to get this Second Edition of The Guardians of Eastgate out to you! This new, expanded version has over 12,000 more words than the first edition, with extended scenes and dialogue. It includes further insights into the protagonist and her rag-tag group of friends, out to save the realm.
Join Maelona, a seer champion, and her companions, Blaez, a wolf shifter, and Gareth, a human prince on their journey to Eastgate. Their goals: protect the keystone, bring the different peoples of the realm together as allies, and save the realm from the dark plot of an evil sorcerer.
If you enjoy magic, shifters, swords and sorcery, action and adventure, and a little bit of romance, then you are sure to enjoy The Guardians of Eastgate.
This is Book 1 of a planned series of 5 novels.
Join Maelona, a seer champion, and her companions, Blaez, a wolf shifter, and Gareth, a human prince on their journey to Eastgate. Their goals: protect the keystone, bring the different peoples of the realm together as allies, and save the realm from the dark plot of an evil sorcerer.
If you enjoy magic, shifters, swords and sorcery, action and adventure, and a little bit of romance, then you are sure to enjoy The Guardians of Eastgate.
This is Book 1 of a planned series of 5 novels.
April 17, 2020
I have been looking forward to getting this story out to you! I can't wait until it hits shelves in September.
If you find you don't have a lot of time for reading with school just starting up again, do not fear! This first book in the series is not overly long: 198 pages and around 60,000 words. I ended it where I felt it made the most sense to do so, but I already know the next books in the series will be longer. I don't want to give too much away, but I have them planned that way for a reason.
I have really enjoyed writing this book and planning the rest of the series. I am already about a third of the way into writing the first draft of the second book. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed writing it.
If you find you don't have a lot of time for reading with school just starting up again, do not fear! This first book in the series is not overly long: 198 pages and around 60,000 words. I ended it where I felt it made the most sense to do so, but I already know the next books in the series will be longer. I don't want to give too much away, but I have them planned that way for a reason.
I have really enjoyed writing this book and planning the rest of the series. I am already about a third of the way into writing the first draft of the second book. I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed writing it.
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