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The Aurora War: A Record of the Catalian Conflict
In the kingdom of Catalia, a conflict is brewing. Dark forces have overtaken the government and the king has not been heard from in months. A band of freedom fighters in the capital and beyond have been preparing for war against the despotic forces that now control their country but are hopelessly outnumbered.However, there is hope. Their neighbors, the kingdom of Regulus, have sent a convoy of troops led by their most famous general to investigate what is happening and speak with the Catalian king. To a certain faction of Catalians, they represent a chance to turn the tide and uncover the evil that has taken hold of their kingdom. But to another faction, they represent certain doom.While the Regulan's most famous general navigates his way through the conflict, all eyes are on a young knight who is suddenly thrust to the forefront of the war, coveted by the war's true instigator for his unique position and abilities.Together, heroes from both Regulus and Catalia will discover the war's ancient origins, reveal its ultimate purpose, and grapple with the holy power that binds them the Aurora.
- GenresFantasy
544 pages, Paperback
Published October 22, 2017
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December 3, 2018
This was so good! It is a vast story about kingdoms--Catalia and Regulus--but it never loses its sight from the characters that make up these kingdoms, grounding it in both human triumphs and failings. I found it to be a refreshing take on the fantasy genre. It honored old tropes yet gave them new life and reminded me of C.S. Lewis and Tolkein in the best ways possible. I highly recommend the book and look forward to Morea's future works.
January 10, 2019
I won a copy of The Aurora War from Goodreads.
This book was a struggle to finish for me. I thought that it was pretty much a regurgitation of many similar plot threads and the writing was pedestrian. The story is the usual one. Kingdoms are at war. Rebellions are frothing against a tyrannical central government. A ancient enemy has arisen to destroy and conqueror using magic and sorcery to call forth hideous legions, etc. The world in which the novel is set is not particularly well developed; it is just a flat,painted backdrop in which to set the action.
The characters were from central casting for this genre. An orphaned young man, a raw soldier-knight h a half-remembered ghost of a memory of a family greatness. He is being mentored by a renown, mysterious sell-sword who has appeared to tutor him in military and who hints darkly that the youth has unexpected powers.
There is a young woman who tries to organize a cabal against the kindom's evil rulers. Her plotting takes her into danger and betrayal. Loyal,valiant generals can do nothing versus the screeching hordes, nor can good mages overcome the black arts. They need a savior-guess who? Routine stuff.
The author uses many glaring , anachronistic terms that annoy as if the characters have just laid down their lattes to go to war in this ancient world. There were some glaring typos and instances of clunky sentences showing poor editing and proofing. There is nothing in The Aurora War that set it apart or compelled me to pick up my e-reader after setting it aside for the night.
In sum, then, this is a story often told and often told better.
Recommendation- many better novels of the genre out there.
This book was a struggle to finish for me. I thought that it was pretty much a regurgitation of many similar plot threads and the writing was pedestrian. The story is the usual one. Kingdoms are at war. Rebellions are frothing against a tyrannical central government. A ancient enemy has arisen to destroy and conqueror using magic and sorcery to call forth hideous legions, etc. The world in which the novel is set is not particularly well developed; it is just a flat,painted backdrop in which to set the action.
The characters were from central casting for this genre. An orphaned young man, a raw soldier-knight h a half-remembered ghost of a memory of a family greatness. He is being mentored by a renown, mysterious sell-sword who has appeared to tutor him in military and who hints darkly that the youth has unexpected powers.
There is a young woman who tries to organize a cabal against the kindom's evil rulers. Her plotting takes her into danger and betrayal. Loyal,valiant generals can do nothing versus the screeching hordes, nor can good mages overcome the black arts. They need a savior-guess who? Routine stuff.
The author uses many glaring , anachronistic terms that annoy as if the characters have just laid down their lattes to go to war in this ancient world. There were some glaring typos and instances of clunky sentences showing poor editing and proofing. There is nothing in The Aurora War that set it apart or compelled me to pick up my e-reader after setting it aside for the night.
In sum, then, this is a story often told and often told better.
Recommendation- many better novels of the genre out there.
February 9, 2019
Fantastic read! The Aurora War is action packed and full of surprises! There is never a dull moment in this epic fantasy. The immersive and intricate world created by Morea is akin to that of Lord of the Rings, Chronicles of Narnia, and Game of Thrones. The overall themes are intricately woven throughout with an ending that does an amazing job of tying it all together. The characters and plot are certainly more than they seem. The themes and plots are complex and interesting. Great story that you will not be able to put down!
January 31, 2019
A bit long but, the characters were believable. The action kept coming.
This is a look also at what drives humans to war and what keeps it going.
Worth reading.
This is a look also at what drives humans to war and what keeps it going.
Worth reading.
August 15, 2019
This was a great book that kept me entertained for a few days. It was hard to put down . I would love to see this book become a movie. I won this in a Goodreads giveaway and I am very glad I did
November 4, 2020
A terrific debut novel that I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.
November 1, 2020
Loved this story, characters, and themes.
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