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Fate of Wizardoms #1
Eye of Obscurance
Jerrell Landish is a thief, clever, creative, and conniving to the extreme. His legendary exploits force him to use the name Jace just to remain inconspicuous. When he accepts a contract to acquire a secret, enchanted amulet, he discovers the item has already been stolen. To satisify the leader of the Thieves' Guild, he must track down the amulet and complete the ultimate objective:
Assassinate Wizard Lord Taladain, a man with the power of a god.
Rhoa is an acrobat, diminutitve, agile, and daring. Armed with the Eye of Obscurance, she sets out to accomplish the unthinkable. Haunted by a troubled past, she cannot escape a single, all-consuming desire.
She would risk anything to see Lord Taladain dead.
Taladain's daughter, Narine, is a princess who recently graduated as a master wizardess. However, her father and brother seek nothing but power - one would use her to strengthen his position, the other views her as a threat to his future.
Can she navigate troubled waters with danger lurking at every turn?
Eye of Obscurance is the first entry in Fate of Wizardoms, a fantasy epic filled with magic, adventure, and intrigue, perfect for fans of Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, and Michael J. Sullivan.
Assassinate Wizard Lord Taladain, a man with the power of a god.
Rhoa is an acrobat, diminutitve, agile, and daring. Armed with the Eye of Obscurance, she sets out to accomplish the unthinkable. Haunted by a troubled past, she cannot escape a single, all-consuming desire.
She would risk anything to see Lord Taladain dead.
Taladain's daughter, Narine, is a princess who recently graduated as a master wizardess. However, her father and brother seek nothing but power - one would use her to strengthen his position, the other views her as a threat to his future.
Can she navigate troubled waters with danger lurking at every turn?
Eye of Obscurance is the first entry in Fate of Wizardoms, a fantasy epic filled with magic, adventure, and intrigue, perfect for fans of Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, and Michael J. Sullivan.
291 pages, Paperback
First published September 12, 2019
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Jeffrey L. Kohanek
79 books531 followersI love fantasy, adventure, and magic. More than that, I adore my readers.
My books are written to entertain -- fantasy adventures filled with compelling characters, spectacular magic, thrilling action, constant intrigue, and a sense of discovery. I equate them to the "Marvel Movie" version of fiction, intended to be a fun escape.
I would love to have you join me and my quirky characters for one outrageous adventure after another. With over a million published words, my author journey has just begun.
Best wishes,
Jeff
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Jeffrey L. Kohanek grew up in rural Minnesota where comic books sparked his young imagination, inspiring fantasies of heroes with super-powers saving the day. His tastes later evolved to fantasy epics featuring unlikely heroes overcoming impossible odds to save worlds born from the writer's imagination.
Now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeff uses that imagination to weave tales of engaging characters caught in fantastic plots to inspire young adults and the child within us all.
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My books are written to entertain -- fantasy adventures filled with compelling characters, spectacular magic, thrilling action, constant intrigue, and a sense of discovery. I equate them to the "Marvel Movie" version of fiction, intended to be a fun escape.
I would love to have you join me and my quirky characters for one outrageous adventure after another. With over a million published words, my author journey has just begun.
Best wishes,
Jeff
_________________________________
Jeffrey L. Kohanek grew up in rural Minnesota where comic books sparked his young imagination, inspiring fantasies of heroes with super-powers saving the day. His tastes later evolved to fantasy epics featuring unlikely heroes overcoming impossible odds to save worlds born from the writer's imagination.
Now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeff uses that imagination to weave tales of engaging characters caught in fantastic plots to inspire young adults and the child within us all.
_________________________________
"Would you like FREE books and access to exclusive content? Join my author newsletter, which frequently includes special offers and inside info on my books.
Join at www.JeffreyLKohanek.com and download a free eBook today." -Jeff
"I LOVE to hear from readers and fans. Connect with me through email or social media."
Email - author@JeffreyLKohanek.com
Facebook - /JeffreyLKohanek
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August 5, 2023
August 2023 update: I put this behind a spoiler tag because the author has an upcoming Kickstarted campaign for a deluxe collected edition of the series. I would hate for potential backers to see my review and be dissuaded from supporting it. Make up y'all's own minds; this here below is just for me.
I'm going to try not to get too petty, but there is much I didn't like about this straightforward fantasy novel. It's got generally good ratings, so if I'm the odd one out, here, at least, are my reasons.
First, the good stuff. I think the cover is great; it looks like an awesome 90s fantasy movie poster. Now I start hedging my compliments: in other ways the book has 90s sensibilities that don't fly well today. As long as I'm complaining I'll add that I hate the word "wizardoms". I get it, it's kingdoms but ruled by wizards. I just think it's an awkward word.
Okay, back to the compliments! The writing is completely competent. If that's not a pull quote, I don't know what is. It does not suffer from excessive description. Good characterization and POV maintenance. The plot flows well. Pacing was good. I liked the two main characters, and at least the introduction of many others.
And, the set-up and initial chapters were great. I enjoyed Rhoa's opening heist and how Jace weaved into that. Who doesn't love a good magical, acrobatic heist? I particularly enjoyed the mustachioed strongman sidekick who gave me all the Armstrong vibes:
But, he doesn't have anything else to do in this book, so that was that. And after that sequence concluded, the book started going downhill for me. Again I will try not to get too petty, but yeah I will be a bit; I'm here to share my experience of the book, and this is what it was. Here is one of my many pet peeves:
Let's try a word association game. I say a word, and you say the first thing you think of. Ready? "Menagerie."
. . .
. . .
. . .
Did you think "animals"? I bet you did. Guess what is not in the oft-mentioned menagerie in this book. Fine, the word has a secondary definition of "a strange or diverse collection of people or things" but I had to go searching for such a thing; I feel justified in expecting animals.
As much as I found the writing competent, it's also full of cliche. Does the female MC see herself in a mirror, launching a full physical description? She does. Are there plenty of phrases such as, "What he saw next struck fear in his very soul"? There are. I found many instances of over-narration, unnecessary scenes, and unnecessary repetition of scenes for POV switches. There are several flashback chapters; the first of these could have been replaced by a single line of dialogue, and after the second I started dreading every new flashback. World lore is told exclusively through a storyteller character in these flashbacks; this and other moments gave much of the book a highly artificial feel; you can immediately pick out every detail that is a plant for other series books (12 books in the uber-series so far).
The main characters, again, are enjoyable. The secondary characters, though, I enjoyed less, as well as all the "good guy" characters' behavior towards each other. The introduction of Rawkobon was intriguing, but I have to question the pairing of "Rawk & Rhoa" as I thought of them forevermore once Rhoa bestowed the diminutive on her new friend. Her new friend who she, upon discovering that he is a "Maker", one of a race not seen for centuries although their handiwork dominates most cities, conveniently and randomly freakish among his race for his lack of hirsutism so he can pass among humans, is incredibly incurious about. Rawk's role is pretty weak throughout the rest of the book. Savron is a wise old storyteller who knows more about everything than everyone but presents like a hobo, and I just didn't buy him as other than a plot device. Narine is a wizardess princess, introduced a third of the way into the book, forgotten for another third, and then basically pointless for the remaining third. Seriously, she could have been cut entirely from the book with no impact. I found dialogue in general kind of lousy, and in particular I was taken aback multiple times with how easily characters agreed to join forces, share information, and go along with crazy plans.
Speaking of crazy plans, you have a master thief/master of disguise; an acrobatic, determined woman with twin blades that cut through anything; an incredibly well-informed, well-liked and wise sage; and a guy who can mold stone like soft clay. How will you use these abilities to assassinate the most powerful, most dangerous ancient wizard of all? Oh, you'll ? Okay then. I could see the intention in using that scene for character-building by telling an embarassing story, but it struck me as not the right moment for that.
And now after all that blathering, I get to my biggest problem with the book: it often shrieks 'Man Writing Women' and this is the unwelcome 90s factor that I alluded to earlier. [UPDATE: these issues are largely relieved by later books in the series.] It starts with the conception of magic in this world; there are wizards and wizardesses, and they categorically differ when it comes to magic. There are wizard lords, the most powerful and rulers of 'doms; no wizardess lord is mentioned, probably because women are just weaker at magic.
So, fireballs, lightning, smash, blammo: male wizards. Meanwhile...
More significant than that bit of worldbuilding, though, is the physical depiction and sexualization of almost every single female character. Granted, most of it is through the lens of Jace's POV, an incorrigible lech, but it also appears through other character's POVs and female characters' own words. Consider these two sentences, occuring within a page of each other:
The MC Rhoa has a "modest bust" but most other women encountered are more like,
And just for fun, the book includes some light homophobia, because a man liking to have sex with other men is clearly worthy of ridicule. [UPDATE: this issue is also largely relieved by later books in the series. Other world locations feature local cultures more open to homosexuality.]
Other than all that, some readers will find it to be fun escapist fantasy.
I'm going to try not to get too petty, but there is much I didn't like about this straightforward fantasy novel. It's got generally good ratings, so if I'm the odd one out, here, at least, are my reasons.
First, the good stuff. I think the cover is great; it looks like an awesome 90s fantasy movie poster. Now I start hedging my compliments: in other ways the book has 90s sensibilities that don't fly well today. As long as I'm complaining I'll add that I hate the word "wizardoms". I get it, it's kingdoms but ruled by wizards. I just think it's an awkward word.
Okay, back to the compliments! The writing is completely competent. If that's not a pull quote, I don't know what is. It does not suffer from excessive description. Good characterization and POV maintenance. The plot flows well. Pacing was good. I liked the two main characters, and at least the introduction of many others.
And, the set-up and initial chapters were great. I enjoyed Rhoa's opening heist and how Jace weaved into that. Who doesn't love a good magical, acrobatic heist? I particularly enjoyed the mustachioed strongman sidekick who gave me all the Armstrong vibes:
But, he doesn't have anything else to do in this book, so that was that. And after that sequence concluded, the book started going downhill for me. Again I will try not to get too petty, but yeah I will be a bit; I'm here to share my experience of the book, and this is what it was. Here is one of my many pet peeves:
Let's try a word association game. I say a word, and you say the first thing you think of. Ready? "Menagerie."
. . .
. . .
. . .
Did you think "animals"? I bet you did. Guess what is not in the oft-mentioned menagerie in this book. Fine, the word has a secondary definition of "a strange or diverse collection of people or things" but I had to go searching for such a thing; I feel justified in expecting animals.
As much as I found the writing competent, it's also full of cliche. Does the female MC see herself in a mirror, launching a full physical description? She does. Are there plenty of phrases such as, "What he saw next struck fear in his very soul"? There are. I found many instances of over-narration, unnecessary scenes, and unnecessary repetition of scenes for POV switches. There are several flashback chapters; the first of these could have been replaced by a single line of dialogue, and after the second I started dreading every new flashback. World lore is told exclusively through a storyteller character in these flashbacks; this and other moments gave much of the book a highly artificial feel; you can immediately pick out every detail that is a plant for other series books (12 books in the uber-series so far).
The main characters, again, are enjoyable. The secondary characters, though, I enjoyed less, as well as all the "good guy" characters' behavior towards each other. The introduction of Rawkobon was intriguing, but I have to question the pairing of "Rawk & Rhoa" as I thought of them forevermore once Rhoa bestowed the diminutive on her new friend. Her new friend who she, upon discovering that he is a "Maker", one of a race not seen for centuries although their handiwork dominates most cities, conveniently and randomly freakish among his race for his lack of hirsutism so he can pass among humans, is incredibly incurious about. Rawk's role is pretty weak throughout the rest of the book. Savron is a wise old storyteller who knows more about everything than everyone but presents like a hobo, and I just didn't buy him as other than a plot device. Narine is a wizardess princess, introduced a third of the way into the book, forgotten for another third, and then basically pointless for the remaining third. Seriously, she could have been cut entirely from the book with no impact. I found dialogue in general kind of lousy, and in particular I was taken aback multiple times with how easily characters agreed to join forces, share information, and go along with crazy plans.
Speaking of crazy plans, you have a master thief/master of disguise; an acrobatic, determined woman with twin blades that cut through anything; an incredibly well-informed, well-liked and wise sage; and a guy who can mold stone like soft clay. How will you use these abilities to assassinate the most powerful, most dangerous ancient wizard of all? Oh, you'll ? Okay then. I could see the intention in using that scene for character-building by telling an embarassing story, but it struck me as not the right moment for that.
And now after all that blathering, I get to my biggest problem with the book: it often shrieks 'Man Writing Women' and this is the unwelcome 90s factor that I alluded to earlier. [UPDATE: these issues are largely relieved by later books in the series.] It starts with the conception of magic in this world; there are wizards and wizardesses, and they categorically differ when it comes to magic. There are wizard lords, the most powerful and rulers of 'doms; no wizardess lord is mentioned, probably because women are just weaker at magic.
By the third year, she was among the most promising females in the University, her raw power rivalling many of the males, save for energy constructs and physical manipulation. Destructive magic was an area where wizards far outpaced wizardesses. She recalled a statement once made by Wizardess Hildama in private. “Men and destruction… Someday, they might break the world with their thirst for power.”
So, fireballs, lightning, smash, blammo: male wizards. Meanwhile...
wizardesses were more adept at constructs of repair,and illusion. It's just as well, since Narine, that most promising female wizardess princess, doesn't do a single useful thing with magic for the entirety of the book. (She is built up for a bigger role in sequels, though.)
More significant than that bit of worldbuilding, though, is the physical depiction and sexualization of almost every single female character. Granted, most of it is through the lens of Jace's POV, an incorrigible lech, but it also appears through other character's POVs and female characters' own words. Consider these two sentences, occuring within a page of each other:
She was tall and graceful, her blonde hair falling across bare shoulders, drawing all eyes to her dipping neckline and partially exposed assets.The woman's "assets" are boobs. The man's "assets" include awesome night vision. Are these things equivalent? Let's try again:
. . .
Among other assets, Jace had been blessed with keen eyesight and could see in the dark better than most.
A woman in a blue dress with a white corset stood beside the bar. Her shoulder was exposed, as was the upper portion of her plentiful chest. She had brown hair and green eyes, her back arched in a provocative pose. . . . "For me, it was living in alleys and cutting purses until I grew older and…” She looked down at her chest, “developed other talents.”Again, these are within a page of each other. Women: talents/assets = boobs. Man: talents/assets = actual talents and assets.
. . .
"You might end up dead – which would be sad for someone of your talents.” [referring to Jace's abilities as a successful thief]
The MC Rhoa has a "modest bust" but most other women encountered are more like,
Breida was a heavy-set woman with broad hips and a chest ready to burst from her corset.This risk of busting out of one's clothing extends to our princess Narina also, who despite her status doesn't have a goddamn dress that fits her without unwelcomingly stretching tightly across her "curves". Oh and in case you were wondering for the first 84% of the book if she was a virgin? She's a virgin. Very important for when she meets Jace at the end of the book and becomes an object of his lust. This content would have titillated (has there ever been a more apt word?) me as a teenager, but it doesn't play well at all for me now.
And just for fun, the book includes some light homophobia, because a man liking to have sex with other men is clearly worthy of ridicule. [UPDATE: this issue is also largely relieved by later books in the series. Other world locations feature local cultures more open to homosexuality.]
Other than all that, some readers will find it to be fun escapist fantasy.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2019
ARC received from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you Jeffrey L. Kohanek for a riveting read! I just found another favourite!
5 daring stars!!
Eye of Obscurance is the first entry in Fate of Wizardoms, a fantasy epic filled with magic, adventure, and intrigue.
And what better way to start it than a prologue with a pretty cool magic duel, followed by a first chapter plunging you straight into a heist! And not an ordinary one that is, because the item sought after is a secret, enchanted amulet, hid in a place protected by magic spells and deemed impossible to break into. Until not one but two daring thieves try their luck at getting it.
One, a clever, creative and conniving to the extreme, professional thief - Jerrell Landish, whose legendary exploits force him to use the name Jace just to remain inconspicuous. And the other, a diminutive, agile, and daring acrobat called Rhoa, a little slip of a girl set out to accomplish an impossible mission.
Jace wants the amulet to fulfil a contract and complete the ultimate objective:
Assassinate Wizard Lord Taladain, a man with the power of a god.
In turn Rhoa needs it to fulfill a single, all-consuming desire:
She would risk anything to see Lord Taladain dead.
Too bad neither one of them knows what the other intends! :D
Of course one manages to grab it but the other won't give up either. And their paths are bound to meet again in a fast paced action filled adventure that will make you want to drop all other plans and keep reading!!
Now don't you go thinking the tale is just that simple. We get to meet a princess too and also get to hear the story from her POV.
Narine, daughter of the hated Lord Taladain, who recently graduated as a master wizardess, is also granted a major role in this story. She needs to navigate the palace's troubled waters with danger lurking at every turn. Her father and brother seek nothing but power - one would use her to strengthen his position, the other views her as a threat to his future.
And let me not forget the Maker - Rawkobon, son of Bawkobon, or Rawk for short for his companions, because the name's quite a mouthful. I'm not gonna tell you what he really is because I do not want to spoil. But I bet you're gonna love him.
These four separate threads of four misfits from completely different backgrounds are masterfully woven together into an irresistible tale full of magic, adventure and heart!
I found my lips curling up in a smile at Jace's shenanigans but also wanted to box his ears at certain times. Rawk's innocent way of seeing the world had me cheering in his corner from the very first moment I met him and Rhoa's story broke my heart! I couldn't help but admire Narine's ability to keep her composure at certain times when she was facing her male family members. And don't even let me get started on her bodyguard!! I'd really really love to have someone like Adyn at my back!! You don't wanna mess with that girl, boys! She's so awesome!!
Heartbreaking at times and uplifting at others, this riveting tale has all the marks of a fabulous read.
Beautifully fleshed out characters, imaginative magic and unique occurrences, thumping adventure, fabulous character bonding and humour! No romance here, so don't expect it. This is after all, an epic fantasy adventure! :)
Every story has a beginning, a middle and an end. This tale is no different. However, where the telling begins is as important as the story itself. That and the art of the telling are the differences between a compelling yarn and one you might otherwise ignore.
Take it from me my friends, Wizardoms: Eye of Obscurance is one compelling yarn!
If you like daring adventures the likes of those you find in Six of Crows or Foundryside, this is the perfect read for you!
Hope you will love it just as much as I did!
Happy reading! :)
Find this review and more on my book review and cover art blog The Magic Book Corner
Thank you Jeffrey L. Kohanek for a riveting read! I just found another favourite!
5 daring stars!!
Eye of Obscurance is the first entry in Fate of Wizardoms, a fantasy epic filled with magic, adventure, and intrigue.
And what better way to start it than a prologue with a pretty cool magic duel, followed by a first chapter plunging you straight into a heist! And not an ordinary one that is, because the item sought after is a secret, enchanted amulet, hid in a place protected by magic spells and deemed impossible to break into. Until not one but two daring thieves try their luck at getting it.
One, a clever, creative and conniving to the extreme, professional thief - Jerrell Landish, whose legendary exploits force him to use the name Jace just to remain inconspicuous. And the other, a diminutive, agile, and daring acrobat called Rhoa, a little slip of a girl set out to accomplish an impossible mission.
Jace wants the amulet to fulfil a contract and complete the ultimate objective:
Assassinate Wizard Lord Taladain, a man with the power of a god.
In turn Rhoa needs it to fulfill a single, all-consuming desire:
She would risk anything to see Lord Taladain dead.
Too bad neither one of them knows what the other intends! :D
Of course one manages to grab it but the other won't give up either. And their paths are bound to meet again in a fast paced action filled adventure that will make you want to drop all other plans and keep reading!!
Now don't you go thinking the tale is just that simple. We get to meet a princess too and also get to hear the story from her POV.
Narine, daughter of the hated Lord Taladain, who recently graduated as a master wizardess, is also granted a major role in this story. She needs to navigate the palace's troubled waters with danger lurking at every turn. Her father and brother seek nothing but power - one would use her to strengthen his position, the other views her as a threat to his future.
And let me not forget the Maker - Rawkobon, son of Bawkobon, or Rawk for short for his companions, because the name's quite a mouthful. I'm not gonna tell you what he really is because I do not want to spoil. But I bet you're gonna love him.
These four separate threads of four misfits from completely different backgrounds are masterfully woven together into an irresistible tale full of magic, adventure and heart!
I found my lips curling up in a smile at Jace's shenanigans but also wanted to box his ears at certain times. Rawk's innocent way of seeing the world had me cheering in his corner from the very first moment I met him and Rhoa's story broke my heart! I couldn't help but admire Narine's ability to keep her composure at certain times when she was facing her male family members. And don't even let me get started on her bodyguard!! I'd really really love to have someone like Adyn at my back!! You don't wanna mess with that girl, boys! She's so awesome!!
Heartbreaking at times and uplifting at others, this riveting tale has all the marks of a fabulous read.
Beautifully fleshed out characters, imaginative magic and unique occurrences, thumping adventure, fabulous character bonding and humour! No romance here, so don't expect it. This is after all, an epic fantasy adventure! :)
Every story has a beginning, a middle and an end. This tale is no different. However, where the telling begins is as important as the story itself. That and the art of the telling are the differences between a compelling yarn and one you might otherwise ignore.
Take it from me my friends, Wizardoms: Eye of Obscurance is one compelling yarn!
If you like daring adventures the likes of those you find in Six of Crows or Foundryside, this is the perfect read for you!
Hope you will love it just as much as I did!
Happy reading! :)
Find this review and more on my book review and cover art blog The Magic Book Corner
February 1, 2022
01/31/2022 Notes for Books 1-3:
Well, I listened to #2-3 and I'm underwhelmed by the sluggish plot progression, lack of character development, little detail about the world setting has been added, not much about the magic has been explained, and the writing becomes less polished as the story progressed.
Wizardoms has failed to entertain as a story and left me bored long before the last minute of the third book.
01/29/2022 Notes for Eye of Obscurance:
Yay for libraries!
#1-3 are in an audiobook bundle pack.
- YA Fantasy
- Fun concepts & Well-developed Characters
- Agreed that Wizardoms is a terrible name/label/etc and that doesn't make a good first impression for the series.
- The flashbacks to establish character histories were not abrupt, but did not add to the story by having the lumped flashbacks. I'd say 30% of the story was in the present, and the rest were flashbacks of one sort or another.
Well, I listened to #2-3 and I'm underwhelmed by the sluggish plot progression, lack of character development, little detail about the world setting has been added, not much about the magic has been explained, and the writing becomes less polished as the story progressed.
Wizardoms has failed to entertain as a story and left me bored long before the last minute of the third book.
01/29/2022 Notes for Eye of Obscurance:
Yay for libraries!
#1-3 are in an audiobook bundle pack.
- YA Fantasy
- Fun concepts & Well-developed Characters
- Agreed that Wizardoms is a terrible name/label/etc and that doesn't make a good first impression for the series.
- The flashbacks to establish character histories were not abrupt, but did not add to the story by having the lumped flashbacks. I'd say 30% of the story was in the present, and the rest were flashbacks of one sort or another.
July 18, 2025
3.5 stars.
A lot of people have been talking about and praising this author in recent times and I wanted to give this series a chance.
I think that it has potential but I didn't really like the main character and found him to be somewhat inept in his profession.
I will go on to read the next book in the series soon to see if my interest grows.
A lot of people have been talking about and praising this author in recent times and I wanted to give this series a chance.
I think that it has potential but I didn't really like the main character and found him to be somewhat inept in his profession.
I will go on to read the next book in the series soon to see if my interest grows.
May 12, 2025
I listened to this on audio and of course Travis Baldree does an amazing job. But even more. This is the fantasy I fell in love with decades ago. It captures the FEEL I have been searched for a while. A motley crew of fantastic characters and don’t even get me started on the humor SO GOOD. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait for more.
November 20, 2019
Wow. This series is off to an incredible start, and I say that only, after having finished book one, and being throughly absorbed in this story. Passionate, heartfelt characters, an emotional story, complete with expansive worldbuilding and a strong magic system, this epic tale has delivered. I wish I had started it earlier, I am excited about the future possibilities with such a colorful cast of characters. Jeffery L. Kohanek brings it home with this promising series and I am relieved he has plan to conntinue with additional books. Well done, sir, well done. I am beginning book two immediately.
February 6, 2022
I was somewhat underwhelmed. The plot sort of dragged and I didn’t care at all for the characters. Of course, Jace turns out to be one of those that has to think about planting his seed in the Princess 😒 how predictable. I don’t need to be reminded of her curves three times in a single chapter. Just give me some action and get the story moving. That is all.
October 1, 2019
When the amulet Jace is after is stolen out from under his nose by Rhoa, his failure lands him on the road hoping to recover the stolen property and clear up his contract with the Whispering Man. This leads to an alliance that works for both Jace and Rhoa to achieve their goals: Jace, to clear up his debts and Rhoa, to kill the wizard that destroyed her family- the fact he is unkillable hasn’t deterred her plans at all.
I’ve read the Wardens of Issalia series by this author and Wizardomslooks to be similar in style and is off to a great start; it’s a exciting, fast-paced popcorn read. This one is geared a little older- though I’d say (at this point) that it would be fine for the YA/NA crowd and I didn’t find any of the content to be too “adult only” (there is some hints of sacrificial content of children but none on-screen and nothing worse than you’d find in any other YA book like the Hunger Games).
This has an interesting magic set-up.
Malvorian Ikorr- the head honcho wizard is basically at God status, his gifted power fed by the people’s prayers. In fact, the only way to achieve higher status than what he is now, is to obtain the Eye of Obscurance.
Malvorian can connect to the magic with the throne (if I am understanding correctly-this kind of reminded me of the chair in Atlantis the way the cities magic was connected to the gene’d-user) and the eight great cities and ruling wizards, are linked through their obelisks to the main stone which feeds the throne like a giant static ball/lightning rod.
The daily devotion feeds their obelisk’s power, passing it from one to the next until it reaches its head overseen by Malavorian (this also severely hampers the wizards as it ties them to their city, if they want to have their power at its peak). That magical strength wanes as the day proceeds into the next devotion and like a drug the wizards are consumed with the ecstasy and power they get from the hit.
Twice a year at the eclipse depending on the moon, there is a lottery held and the winners are chosen to sacrifice themselves to their God (whole families are taken so there are no kids left behind to go hungry or seek revenge) this actually makes a bit of sense and I thought this was quite generous of the rulers to be so thoughtful as to not leave any poor kids parentless.
Like with Wardens there is a large and undoubtedly ever-growing cast of characters. Jace and Rhoa are joined by Rawk (a maker who can shape rock) and Salvon (the gifted storyteller and mentor of sorts to Rhoa) as they journey to Fastella and their common goal.
The author has a knack for giving them fun personalities and lots of humorous interactions with one another. This is popcorn, so it’s light on some of the rounding out of the characters- we do see clear motivations but occasionally there is a leap to get us from point a to b in the story but that’s ok too because this is unapologetically fun and isn’t trying to be anything else.
Other notes-
Pet peeve alert- you all might know me and my hatred of overlapping pov scenes. We do get a few of these but only one earned my complete irritation and was a whole scene repeated. The other two were scene/time placers and weren’t full-sided and therefore acceptable in my books.
I was kind of sad at how little thought towards the others Rhoa had after/during her decision to head off with Jace to Fastella (I’m deliberately trying to be vague because of spoilers). This is a place where the leap maybe could have had more impact to her emotionally but that’s just my opinion.
I loved the Troupe performance which was this world's version of the Barnum and Bailey circus for those of you old enough to have had the opportunity to go to a circus before they became Vegas shows (minus the elephants). Great job on capturing the spirit of the trapeze acts
TLDR: Fun-packed action and a neat magic setup I'm pretty curious to see how this one plays out.
Thank you to Jeffrey Kohanek for the ARC in exchange for a review!
I’ve read the Wardens of Issalia series by this author and Wizardomslooks to be similar in style and is off to a great start; it’s a exciting, fast-paced popcorn read. This one is geared a little older- though I’d say (at this point) that it would be fine for the YA/NA crowd and I didn’t find any of the content to be too “adult only” (there is some hints of sacrificial content of children but none on-screen and nothing worse than you’d find in any other YA book like the Hunger Games).
This has an interesting magic set-up.
Malvorian Ikorr- the head honcho wizard is basically at God status, his gifted power fed by the people’s prayers. In fact, the only way to achieve higher status than what he is now, is to obtain the Eye of Obscurance.
Malvorian can connect to the magic with the throne (if I am understanding correctly-this kind of reminded me of the chair in Atlantis the way the cities magic was connected to the gene’d-user) and the eight great cities and ruling wizards, are linked through their obelisks to the main stone which feeds the throne like a giant static ball/lightning rod.
The daily devotion feeds their obelisk’s power, passing it from one to the next until it reaches its head overseen by Malavorian (this also severely hampers the wizards as it ties them to their city, if they want to have their power at its peak). That magical strength wanes as the day proceeds into the next devotion and like a drug the wizards are consumed with the ecstasy and power they get from the hit.
Twice a year at the eclipse depending on the moon, there is a lottery held and the winners are chosen to sacrifice themselves to their God (whole families are taken so there are no kids left behind to go hungry or seek revenge) this actually makes a bit of sense and I thought this was quite generous of the rulers to be so thoughtful as to not leave any poor kids parentless.
Like with Wardens there is a large and undoubtedly ever-growing cast of characters. Jace and Rhoa are joined by Rawk (a maker who can shape rock) and Salvon (the gifted storyteller and mentor of sorts to Rhoa) as they journey to Fastella and their common goal.
The author has a knack for giving them fun personalities and lots of humorous interactions with one another. This is popcorn, so it’s light on some of the rounding out of the characters- we do see clear motivations but occasionally there is a leap to get us from point a to b in the story but that’s ok too because this is unapologetically fun and isn’t trying to be anything else.
Other notes-
Pet peeve alert- you all might know me and my hatred of overlapping pov scenes. We do get a few of these but only one earned my complete irritation and was a whole scene repeated. The other two were scene/time placers and weren’t full-sided and therefore acceptable in my books.
I was kind of sad at how little thought towards the others Rhoa had after/during her decision to head off with Jace to Fastella (I’m deliberately trying to be vague because of spoilers). This is a place where the leap maybe could have had more impact to her emotionally but that’s just my opinion.
I loved the Troupe performance which was this world's version of the Barnum and Bailey circus for those of you old enough to have had the opportunity to go to a circus before they became Vegas shows (minus the elephants). Great job on capturing the spirit of the trapeze acts
TLDR: Fun-packed action and a neat magic setup I'm pretty curious to see how this one plays out.
Thank you to Jeffrey Kohanek for the ARC in exchange for a review!
January 2, 2023
Eye of Obscurance by Kohanek was a nice surprise! I don't even remember why I got it, but when I finally got around to it I had no idea what I was getting into. The very first scene had me a bit wary, fearing this would be a very generic "evil wizard" story, but luckily it was more than that, and a few chapters in I was enjoying myself a lot!
This isn't a very deep it dark book mostly, but rather a fast paced and fun romp. Two thieves meeting when trying to steal the same thing set in motion a new direction to what either of them expected.
One is a young woman going her way on a mysterious quest of her own.
The other a male master thief who enjoys practical jokes, likes to look at curvy women and make inappropriate jokes. In a balance that worked for me and didn't make him obnoxious. And tye best thing for me? No romance whatsoever so far.
We also get a traveling menagerie, a story teller, a magic university (though we spend little time there), and other tropes I luckily always liked.
However there's some bits breaking that mold, like the princess and her female bodyguard being best friends.
The world starts out a bit basic, but it does grow over the course of the story, and I presume will get even more depth on later books in the series.
All in all a really entertaining story that kept me glued to the pages all the way though!
This isn't a very deep it dark book mostly, but rather a fast paced and fun romp. Two thieves meeting when trying to steal the same thing set in motion a new direction to what either of them expected.
One is a young woman going her way on a mysterious quest of her own.
The other a male master thief who enjoys practical jokes, likes to look at curvy women and make inappropriate jokes. In a balance that worked for me and didn't make him obnoxious. And tye best thing for me? No romance whatsoever so far.
We also get a traveling menagerie, a story teller, a magic university (though we spend little time there), and other tropes I luckily always liked.
However there's some bits breaking that mold, like the princess and her female bodyguard being best friends.
The world starts out a bit basic, but it does grow over the course of the story, and I presume will get even more depth on later books in the series.
All in all a really entertaining story that kept me glued to the pages all the way though!
September 28, 2020
3.5 rounded up, about gave up on it, due to the dialog not being engaging enough, with one character supposedly being funny, but fell flat for me. Otherwise, I enjoyed the character.
However, I liked the story after the first 50%. It's set up like an action packed movie, where the characters find themselves in one scrape after another, eventually merging on the same quest.
It's packed with nasty wizards, cut-throat politics, gangsters, acrobats, and anti-heroes.
However, I liked the story after the first 50%. It's set up like an action packed movie, where the characters find themselves in one scrape after another, eventually merging on the same quest.
It's packed with nasty wizards, cut-throat politics, gangsters, acrobats, and anti-heroes.
October 27, 2023
"It is a matter of perspective, as are most things. Good or bad, right or wrong, righteous or evil…. Such definitions depend on where your allegiances lie and how you define your moral code."
The Eye of Obscurance is the first novel in the Fate of Wizardoms series. I actually heard of this series through my dad, who loved the audiobook, narrated by the wonderful Travis Baldree. This story reminded me of The Belgariad, a nostalgic series that rooted in my love for classic fantasy. The Eye of Obscurance is relatively short, setting the scene by introducing our main characters, Rhoa, a thief who reminded me of Vin from Mistborn and Jace, a morally grey scoundrel. These two are wrapped up in a plot to kill a wizard lord, a being similar to a God. I heavily enjoyed this story and I see the potential for the characters to grow and the plot to become more developed.
August 21, 2023
4.25/5
i liked the "old fantasy" vibes and the multiple povs/storylines that were connected in the end. it was also funny. what I didn't like was the subtle misogyny.
do recommend
i liked the "old fantasy" vibes and the multiple povs/storylines that were connected in the end. it was also funny. what I didn't like was the subtle misogyny.
do recommend
September 23, 2019
This book is so we'll written and has such an interesting concept that I found myself hating when I had to put it down but at the same time despairing at the speed which I was devouring it. At one point I glanced at percentage meter and actually said alone "What, 67% precent already?!?" I didn't want it to end but I couldn't wait to see what the ending was. I'm already excited for the next book! I saw the cover reveal for it recently and now the wait seems even worse.
I definitely recommend this book and I'll absolutely be rereading it!
I definitely recommend this book and I'll absolutely be rereading it!
January 4, 2020
I enjoyed listening to this book, it really draws you in with the wording. This book was such a great adventure to read, and when it ended you wanted to see more.
It is a great start to a series.
Narrator does a great job on voices, even down to making age appropriate voices.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
It is a great start to a series.
Narrator does a great job on voices, even down to making age appropriate voices.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
October 2, 2019
Jerrell(Jace) has a job to do, but someone beats him to it. Rhoa is part of a traveling menagerie and also has a mission of her own to complete. Along the way she makes a few new friends and even agrees to work with Jace. There is so much going on in this book, and I was surprised a couple of times. I am very interested to see how things go for this growing group.
December 21, 2020
This is what you might call getting the team together. There's an evil overlord, a thief, an acrobat, a dwarf, a princess and her bodyguard. What do you get when you put them all together? The main characters for a fantasy series.
Well written, a likeable main character and a big bad to go after. What more could you ask for
Well written, a likeable main character and a big bad to go after. What more could you ask for
October 19, 2019
It is an electrifying adventure.
August 17, 2023
The first installment of the Fate of Wizardoms series by Jeffrey L. Kohanek, this is set in a realm where wizards reign as gods and rulers. The narrative follows an unlikely band of heroes: a thief, an acrobat, a troubled dwarf, and a seasoned storyteller. Their mission is to assassinate a wizard lord—a seemingly insurmountable task.
Brought to life through the wonderful narration of Travis Baldree in the audiobook rendition, "Eye of Obscurance" is a charming and humorous tale that feels like a D&D game. The characters sparkle with wit and humor, drawing readers into their escapades with charm and wit and with complex and often sad backstories.
Cliché looms with Jace's preoccupation with certain thoughts about women; I definitely rolled my eyes a few times. However, amidst the familiar tropes, the narrative's distinctive voice and vibrant characters manage to carve out a place of their own.
This is an engaging introduction to the Fate of Wizardoms series and I highly recommend the audiobook. Kohanek's writing style, coupled with a group of underdog heroes, set the stage for an adventure that, while not groundbreaking, promises an entertaining journey for those who enjoy dungeons and dragons.
Brought to life through the wonderful narration of Travis Baldree in the audiobook rendition, "Eye of Obscurance" is a charming and humorous tale that feels like a D&D game. The characters sparkle with wit and humor, drawing readers into their escapades with charm and wit and with complex and often sad backstories.
Cliché looms with Jace's preoccupation with certain thoughts about women; I definitely rolled my eyes a few times. However, amidst the familiar tropes, the narrative's distinctive voice and vibrant characters manage to carve out a place of their own.
This is an engaging introduction to the Fate of Wizardoms series and I highly recommend the audiobook. Kohanek's writing style, coupled with a group of underdog heroes, set the stage for an adventure that, while not groundbreaking, promises an entertaining journey for those who enjoy dungeons and dragons.
July 11, 2020
Hovered between 4 & 5 stars for this one, so rounding up.
This is the first in a six book series so given the amount of story still to come, Jeffrey does a great job of setting up the series while delivering an engaging and complete first installment in this one. As a reader you feel you are in safe hands and I have no doubts the story builds from this point.
I believe this is a new world for Kohanek fans. The land is divided into wizardoms, each ruled by a wizard, potentially for hundreds of years, until they are replaced by a rival. It makes a lot of sense for those with magic to end up as rulers, after all. This is a cool idea for a setting and has a clear influence on the characters and plot, so that all key elements of the story combine well. Magic is clearly ever-present in the storyline. It's a half-way house between a hard system with rules and elements of mystery which didn't always sit well with me in terms of making sense (which is generally my problem and not everyone else's.)
There is a good range of POVs amongst the characters who generally begin as individuals but come together as a team over the course of the story. Jace is a thieving legend in his own lifetime with a healthy appreciation of the female form; Rhoa a dual blade wielding acrobat; Nerine, the daughter of a wizard and a recently trained wizardess in her own right; and of course there are others. There is good character development and the characters are sympathetic, even if I didn't particularly fall in love with any of them. Although the storyline has some edge to it there was a sense that I was mostly in PG/12 territory which is perhaps why I didn't get fully invested.
Plot. I like the way the characters all had different reasons for their shared goal. The story is generally well paced, moving a bit fast for me at the end. The complexity in the story seems to disappear a little with a quick outcome. But as I said earlier, it gives the reader closure while opening up the rest of the series.
Overall, this is well made classic fantasy with many of the traditional tropes of the genre lovingly included. It reminded me of series like the Shannara Chronicles by Terry Brooks. It doesn't aim to be and do more than that and so criticism on that front would be misplaced. Kohanek knows his lane and he's crafted another popular series for fantasy fans.
This is the first in a six book series so given the amount of story still to come, Jeffrey does a great job of setting up the series while delivering an engaging and complete first installment in this one. As a reader you feel you are in safe hands and I have no doubts the story builds from this point.
I believe this is a new world for Kohanek fans. The land is divided into wizardoms, each ruled by a wizard, potentially for hundreds of years, until they are replaced by a rival. It makes a lot of sense for those with magic to end up as rulers, after all. This is a cool idea for a setting and has a clear influence on the characters and plot, so that all key elements of the story combine well. Magic is clearly ever-present in the storyline. It's a half-way house between a hard system with rules and elements of mystery which didn't always sit well with me in terms of making sense (which is generally my problem and not everyone else's.)
There is a good range of POVs amongst the characters who generally begin as individuals but come together as a team over the course of the story. Jace is a thieving legend in his own lifetime with a healthy appreciation of the female form; Rhoa a dual blade wielding acrobat; Nerine, the daughter of a wizard and a recently trained wizardess in her own right; and of course there are others. There is good character development and the characters are sympathetic, even if I didn't particularly fall in love with any of them. Although the storyline has some edge to it there was a sense that I was mostly in PG/12 territory which is perhaps why I didn't get fully invested.
Plot. I like the way the characters all had different reasons for their shared goal. The story is generally well paced, moving a bit fast for me at the end. The complexity in the story seems to disappear a little with a quick outcome. But as I said earlier, it gives the reader closure while opening up the rest of the series.
Overall, this is well made classic fantasy with many of the traditional tropes of the genre lovingly included. It reminded me of series like the Shannara Chronicles by Terry Brooks. It doesn't aim to be and do more than that and so criticism on that front would be misplaced. Kohanek knows his lane and he's crafted another popular series for fantasy fans.
June 4, 2023
A clever thief, a determined acrobat, and a troubled dwarf are joined by an old storyteller as they attempt the impossible: Assassinate a wizard lord. Their slim hope relies on an enchanted amulet, the Eye of Obscurance. These unwitting pawns are embroiled in a contest of wizards. The stakes: The fate of the world.
The characters were definitely the highlight of the story, and Baldree really brings them alive through his audio narration. With such a unique cast of characters fairy ring a revenge-bound acrobat, a dwarf who wields forgotten magic, a storyteller who is more than he appears, and a wizard princess with no kingdom, the amount of hijinks they get up to is limitless.
Ultimately, the humour stood out to me most, and I’m hoping future books will shed light on the magic system, world, and hierarchy more and this felt lacking.
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The characters were definitely the highlight of the story, and Baldree really brings them alive through his audio narration. With such a unique cast of characters fairy ring a revenge-bound acrobat, a dwarf who wields forgotten magic, a storyteller who is more than he appears, and a wizard princess with no kingdom, the amount of hijinks they get up to is limitless.
Ultimately, the humour stood out to me most, and I’m hoping future books will shed light on the magic system, world, and hierarchy more and this felt lacking.
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December 29, 2020
Excellent Opening book of Wizardoms
I really enjoyed reading the Book 1 “Eye of Obscurance”. It kept me involved all the way through. The most difficult part for me was keeping all the wizard names and towns straight.
I really enjoyed reading the Book 1 “Eye of Obscurance”. It kept me involved all the way through. The most difficult part for me was keeping all the wizard names and towns straight.
January 27, 2020
I offered to review this audiobook because I am such an an avid reader but also almost exclusively audio due to my schedule. Because of this, and the fact that a bad narrator can destroy a great series, I can be very critical of narrators. Especially when books have a single narrator required to speak with different voices for multiple characters. Most cannot do it without having some errors where they use the wrong 'voice' for the wrong character. Travis Baldree does a great job in narrating all voices this book. It was a very enjoyable listen and I didn't have any issues distinguishing between characters.
As to the story, I am not one to give a lot of specific story details since I feel you should read the story for that. However, I will say that it is book 1 in a historical fiction series where some of the characters have magic. As with most such books, some choose to use it for good while others are greedy. It has great character development and story line that included several twists I didn't see coming. You won't be disappointed if you give it a try!
I received a free review copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As to the story, I am not one to give a lot of specific story details since I feel you should read the story for that. However, I will say that it is book 1 in a historical fiction series where some of the characters have magic. As with most such books, some choose to use it for good while others are greedy. It has great character development and story line that included several twists I didn't see coming. You won't be disappointed if you give it a try!
I received a free review copy of this audiobook and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 1, 2020
Completely held my interest!
While the plot was multifaceted, the author was kind enough to include bits of information that helped me remember just where and how everyone fit in. The storyline is wonderfully creative and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
While the plot was multifaceted, the author was kind enough to include bits of information that helped me remember just where and how everyone fit in. The storyline is wonderfully creative and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
January 29, 2020
I enjoyed reading this book. The story and characters are well written and developed. The storyline grabbed my interest from the beginning. I recommend reading. (I received this book as an arc and am leaving a voluntary honest review)
January 13, 2020
Eye of Obscurance (Fate of Wizardoms #1). my sixth read from author Jeffrey L. Kohanek. Well-written with intricately developed characters you can invest heavily in and the storyline with its intricate twists & surprises as the tension & suspense ratchets up throughout the book’s length. 300 pages but reads even longer with the attention to detail written into the story. Kohanek’s fantasy worlds have become one of my favorite fantasy reads. I was impressed and enjoyed the vocal variety & inflections of narrator Travis Baldree . Owning both the Kindle & Audible editions I was able to follow along while being read to. I look forward to reading more in this series. I was given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).
September 25, 2019
I received a digital arc in exchange for an honest review. This is simply my opinion on the book and is not influenced by any external factor.
This is the first book I have read by Jeffrey L Kohanek, and I can say with confidence that I was not disappointed.
We have an epic fantasy beginning with a heist. Told from the perspective of four unique protagonists, we learn each of their backstories before they all come together.
I did get a Six of Crows vibe while reading this – not saying why, just saying. Don’t want to spoil anything for anyone.
This is a very fast paced fantasy with well-developed characters with four creative stories. It is very well written, and difficult to put down as it is an addicting read. There are some instances of mild language, but also some of humour, and I guarantee you will smile at least once while reading this.
This is a clean read with hardly any romantic content, save for the fact that brothels are mentioned several times and there are some mature themes, although nothing explicit and would be appropriate for readers of all ages.
Overall, a great start to this series, looking forward to seeing what awaits our heroes in future installments! The bar has definitely been set high with an amazing introduction to the series, which has so much potential in the future.
This is the first book I have read by Jeffrey L Kohanek, and I can say with confidence that I was not disappointed.
We have an epic fantasy beginning with a heist. Told from the perspective of four unique protagonists, we learn each of their backstories before they all come together.
I did get a Six of Crows vibe while reading this – not saying why, just saying. Don’t want to spoil anything for anyone.
This is a very fast paced fantasy with well-developed characters with four creative stories. It is very well written, and difficult to put down as it is an addicting read. There are some instances of mild language, but also some of humour, and I guarantee you will smile at least once while reading this.
This is a clean read with hardly any romantic content, save for the fact that brothels are mentioned several times and there are some mature themes, although nothing explicit and would be appropriate for readers of all ages.
Overall, a great start to this series, looking forward to seeing what awaits our heroes in future installments! The bar has definitely been set high with an amazing introduction to the series, which has so much potential in the future.
November 28, 2019
An amulet, the eye of obscurance could negate magical power thus the great wizards kept it secreted away fearing it would fall in the wrong hands, hands such as those of Rhoa and Jace. Rhoa was an acrobat who travelled with the menagerie showing off her skills of climbing to great heights with the help of her fulgur blades, she had been orphaned at a young age, after her parents were killed on the day of the darkening at the immolation ordered by the High Wizard Taladain and she had vowed she would take revenge on him. Jace on the other hand was a thief who sold his services priding himself on being the best in the field and he was being paid by a rival high wizard to kill Taladain. These two together with Rawk, an exiled dwarf who had been befriended by Rhoa and Salvon an old storyteller who had stood by Rhoa when her parents were killed set out to do the unbelievable, kill Taladain. This group of friends were all non-magicals but they were taking on one of the strongest wizards in the realm. Can they carry out their plan and succeed? I really enjoyed reading the first book in the series about the wizardoms as the characters are very likeable and the banter between them is humorous and keeps the read very light, the plot is fun and very daring and I am now dying to read book 2 as I love stories about revenge and taking down tyrants!
October 26, 2019
Overall, a well thought out, well written book. While some parts of this book drove me a little mad, other parts of it made me think of Eragon (i.e. Everyone hates the man on the throne of Ghealdor - he's a murderer and other obnoxious qualities - and he's been on it way too long!). Jace's view of women is slightly disturbing, to say the least. I understand that he is enchanted with a woman's form, but I'm hoping the next books won't mention it 90% of the time he lays eyes on one. Aside from that, it was a good story. Rhoa, Jace, Rawk and a few others along the way are well thought out characters and the story moves along at a good pace. The world seems large and I can't wait to see if we get to explore more of it in the coming installments. The end of the book left me with the taste of conspiracy and I'm eager to see how it plays out.
December 1, 2019
Jeffrey L. Kohanek's books are wonderful and this new series Wizardoms: Eye of Obscurance (Fate of Wizardoms Book 1) is no exception. So much is happening at the beginning of Eye of Obscurance I had to reread several chapters to just to establish each character and their involvement in the story. Wow it starts off fast and doesn't let up. The pace and action is exciting, the storyline is intricately woven with jealousy, mad wizards with god like powers and seemingly simple characters like a thief and an acrobat and old storyteller and a dwarf that play their parts oh so well. The wondrous magical tale of Wizardoms: Eye of Obscurance pulls you in and doesn't let you go until the very end. That's what I call a good book. Great great entertainment!
I was given a free copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
I was given a free copy of the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
October 1, 2019
The characters are well thought out and have growth and depth. Each person is very different from the rest. Rhoa is a performer for the menagerie. Jace makes his living as a thief and a gambler. He takes on contracts. They are both after an amulet. They get some help for their ultimate goal from friends of Rhoa's. When she was very young, she became friends with Salvon the great. She has not seen him since her youth. He turns up just when she needs him. Rhoa also befriends a young man named Rawk who is a dwarf and has never had a friend before. Narine is a young mage and the daughter of the ruler. This book has a lot of characters. The plot moves along at a fast pace and is very entertaining. This is a very good story and I look forward to reading the next book.
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