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The Destroyer of Worlds: An Answer to Every Question
Mythologies collide in an epic war for the ages!
Follow all the mythological beings you know & love (including Athena, Loki, and Susanoo) as they become entangled in a war between alien DINOSAURS and magical DRAGONS!
The novel showcases THE MOST POWERFUL CHARACTERS EVER PUT TO PAPER. It also features major mythological events such as Ragnarok, the Titanomachy (Titan War), the Fall, Armageddon, and the Apocalypse in a surprisingly coherent, all-encompassing story!
The book includes a logical explanation for the formation and structure of the cosmos: 'TDOW Theory.' It also explores such great questions as the meaning of life, the nature of God, the origins of evil, the source of suffering, the root cause of death, and the true price of freedom.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
- Deep and interesting characters with their own separate plans & motivations
- The most powerful character in the history of fiction
- The most powerful female character in the history of fiction
- Incredible plot twists & payoffs
- Fulfilling character arcs
- Surprisingly gritty, realistic, and believable
- Action-packed from beginning to end
- MORE SUBSTANCE packed into 500 physical pages than any other work of fiction
- A daring, ambitious, one-of-a-kind plot
- Superpowers and superheroes galore
- A portion of proceeds go toward the World Literacy Foundation, improving literacy worldwide
- Introduces a new cosmological theory & a new model for the universe
MORE INFORMATION:
- “The Destroyer of Worlds” took 20 years to write & underwent 22 revisions/edits!
- It is sold as ONE BOOK rather than a series, providing a tremendous bargain and value to the customer
DISCLAIMER:
- This version is not recommended for children due to language and descriptions of violence, gore, and brief sexual situations.
Follow all the mythological beings you know & love (including Athena, Loki, and Susanoo) as they become entangled in a war between alien DINOSAURS and magical DRAGONS!
The novel showcases THE MOST POWERFUL CHARACTERS EVER PUT TO PAPER. It also features major mythological events such as Ragnarok, the Titanomachy (Titan War), the Fall, Armageddon, and the Apocalypse in a surprisingly coherent, all-encompassing story!
The book includes a logical explanation for the formation and structure of the cosmos: 'TDOW Theory.' It also explores such great questions as the meaning of life, the nature of God, the origins of evil, the source of suffering, the root cause of death, and the true price of freedom.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:
- Deep and interesting characters with their own separate plans & motivations
- The most powerful character in the history of fiction
- The most powerful female character in the history of fiction
- Incredible plot twists & payoffs
- Fulfilling character arcs
- Surprisingly gritty, realistic, and believable
- Action-packed from beginning to end
- MORE SUBSTANCE packed into 500 physical pages than any other work of fiction
- A daring, ambitious, one-of-a-kind plot
- Superpowers and superheroes galore
- A portion of proceeds go toward the World Literacy Foundation, improving literacy worldwide
- Introduces a new cosmological theory & a new model for the universe
MORE INFORMATION:
- “The Destroyer of Worlds” took 20 years to write & underwent 22 revisions/edits!
- It is sold as ONE BOOK rather than a series, providing a tremendous bargain and value to the customer
DISCLAIMER:
- This version is not recommended for children due to language and descriptions of violence, gore, and brief sexual situations.
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Published January 7, 2021
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November 8, 2021
I read it . . . and I'm a little bit gobsmacked. It accomplished what it set out to do magnificently, so I couldn't help but give it five stars. It really surprised me; given the nature of the story, the first-time, independently-published status of the author, and the bombastic-sounding marketing, I didn't think it would be nearly as good as it is, although the writing in the preview was quite decent. I am so glad I gave it a fair shot. I found it oddly compelling, heartfelt, and genuine.
The book's genesis goes back to the author's childhood, age eleven, and there's a bit of that childhood imagination informing some elements: Space dragons fighting cosmic dinosaurs! Mountain range-sized beasts that even the gods can't stop! This giant dragon grows a new head out of whatever body part is attacked and bites Zeus in half! But the book has clearly grown over its twenty years of development, because it quickly expands from there to themes of the nature of the universe, the commonalities of world mythologies, moral growth and change, social justice, theology, stuff like that.
The prose is wonderfully clean. At first I thought it showed a bit of immaturity; though clear, it lacks sophistication. But, in this book's context, it fits. It has a tone and rhythm reminescent of mythological storytelling. I came to appreciate the clarity of the writing, especially during massive battle scenes involving huge numbers of participants. There was no trouble at all following the action, which is frequently a problem in superficially-similar books. The way that the author writes about politics and morality meant that even I could follow it with ease. It gives the story the primal, iconic feel that this epic demanded.
The plot could have gone off the rails easily, but it always reined it in with small-scale emotional moments at all the right points. It seemed at first as though we were headed for just a series of realm-shattering battles, when the space dragon armies serving the embodiment of death attack first the ancient Greek pantheon, and then the Norse gods, but then the plot takes off, and we shift to Neela's story, providing some necessary humanizing (or dinosaurizing, in this case) moments that launch the emotional core of the story. There were some irritating bits when it dragged, but these were much less frequent that I feared, and there were far more heartfelt surprises; it got me right in the feels, often right out of left field.
The only enduring irritating aspect of the story was Loki's speech pattern. Each character has highly distinctive dialogue, another surprise hiding in the deceptively simple prose. Loki had far too much written-out laughter ("Heeheeheeheehaaa"), and it took me a long time to accept his frequent anachronistic references; once I paired those to his character trait that let him see into distant futures, I understood this aspect. Aphrodite's speech could be offputting to some but I found it endearing; her valley-girl accent (she literally says, "Gag me with a spoon" at one point) reminded me of the goddess's characterization from the Xena TV series. Her dialogue gave me the most laughs, like in this exchange she has with Thor (Thor speaks first):
This book comes from a place of honesty, goodness, and love that is transmitted via its pages. I don't know what else to say. This book won't be for everyone, but if you approach it with an open heart and mind, it may surprise you as much as it did I.
*********************
This is a pre-reading review.
(Apologies to the author in advance for the snark to come. I promise, I will read the fuck out of your book, and give an honest full review. And honestly, from perusing the first pages, the writing is really not at all bad! All that follows here is simply me saying, "Wow!" at the no-holds-barred marketing effort for this book. To readers of this review: Give the book a try for yourself! It's only 99 cents, why the heck not?)
This book only came to my attention by way of the Amazon "Explore similar books" banner on a different book's page. I can't wait to read it; bought and downloaded, ready to go. How could I not with all this in store:
Even further:
But let's be serious for a moment. This book supports some important causes:
An endorsement from "one of the top tin whistle teachers on YouTube" is good enough for me. (Sadly, the top tin whistle teacher was unavailable). And how about this guy?:
Oh well. At least the book got a review from noted book reviewer, "Book Reviewer". And, a quote from Trisha Hershberger (SourceFed/Smosh, TV Show Host):
All ribbing aside, the book knows who its audience is.
Am I done? I'm done. [EDIT: the author has since modified the Amazon description to say 16+.]
I am honestly looking forward to reading the book. It looks like a tremendous effort, 22 drafts over 20 years (placing the book's origins at author age 11), from just your normal, average, everyday, unremarkable...
It's okay, he got better!
With that, it's time to get serious. Yes, I've been an asshole here today. In truth, other than the vanity book awards, I'm impressed with the marketing efforts and the book's presentation. The book's front matter is loaded with love, charity, and kindness, proving the author to be a much better person than I. I promise to read it with love in my heart and review it in this light.
And for real, please put this character in my veins:
Peace out. I'll be back once I actually read the book.
The book's genesis goes back to the author's childhood, age eleven, and there's a bit of that childhood imagination informing some elements: Space dragons fighting cosmic dinosaurs! Mountain range-sized beasts that even the gods can't stop! This giant dragon grows a new head out of whatever body part is attacked and bites Zeus in half! But the book has clearly grown over its twenty years of development, because it quickly expands from there to themes of the nature of the universe, the commonalities of world mythologies, moral growth and change, social justice, theology, stuff like that.
The prose is wonderfully clean. At first I thought it showed a bit of immaturity; though clear, it lacks sophistication. But, in this book's context, it fits. It has a tone and rhythm reminescent of mythological storytelling. I came to appreciate the clarity of the writing, especially during massive battle scenes involving huge numbers of participants. There was no trouble at all following the action, which is frequently a problem in superficially-similar books. The way that the author writes about politics and morality meant that even I could follow it with ease. It gives the story the primal, iconic feel that this epic demanded.
The plot could have gone off the rails easily, but it always reined it in with small-scale emotional moments at all the right points. It seemed at first as though we were headed for just a series of realm-shattering battles, when the space dragon armies serving the embodiment of death attack first the ancient Greek pantheon, and then the Norse gods, but then the plot takes off, and we shift to Neela's story, providing some necessary humanizing (or dinosaurizing, in this case) moments that launch the emotional core of the story. There were some irritating bits when it dragged, but these were much less frequent that I feared, and there were far more heartfelt surprises; it got me right in the feels, often right out of left field.
The only enduring irritating aspect of the story was Loki's speech pattern. Each character has highly distinctive dialogue, another surprise hiding in the deceptively simple prose. Loki had far too much written-out laughter ("Heeheeheeheehaaa"), and it took me a long time to accept his frequent anachronistic references; once I paired those to his character trait that let him see into distant futures, I understood this aspect. Aphrodite's speech could be offputting to some but I found it endearing; her valley-girl accent (she literally says, "Gag me with a spoon" at one point) reminded me of the goddess's characterization from the Xena TV series. Her dialogue gave me the most laughs, like in this exchange she has with Thor (Thor speaks first):
“So, what plan hadst thee to find Athena, fair dame?”The story gives primacy to Judeo-Christian mythology, wrapped around traditional Greek, Norse, and Japanese myths, with some nods to Hindu mythology. Jesus has a direct influence in the story, but that need not put off non-Christians. This book contained the most understandable interpretation of Jesus that I have yet to encounter (just don't ask me to explain any of it). The main spiritual character, Azure, develops his own moral center over the course of the book.
“Uh… give me a second, ok? Like, oh, my gawd.”
“Of thunder.”
“You really are, like, dense.”
“Why, thank you, fair dame. I’ve been bearing the full weight of a planet for years.”
“You mean, sorta like Atlas?”
“No, I have a natural sense of direction. I don’t need maps.”
This book comes from a place of honesty, goodness, and love that is transmitted via its pages. I don't know what else to say. This book won't be for everyone, but if you approach it with an open heart and mind, it may surprise you as much as it did I.
*********************
An all-seeing T-Rex recalls the violent and tragic history of the cosmos including Heaven's War, the Titan War, Ragnarok, and the Apocalypse. These catastrophic events converge as gods, goddesses, angels, and demons from all of mythology take sides in a war between ALIEN DINOSAURS and COSMIC DRAGONS!Sold! Where has this book been all my life?
This is a pre-reading review.
(Apologies to the author in advance for the snark to come. I promise, I will read the fuck out of your book, and give an honest full review. And honestly, from perusing the first pages, the writing is really not at all bad! All that follows here is simply me saying, "Wow!" at the no-holds-barred marketing effort for this book. To readers of this review: Give the book a try for yourself! It's only 99 cents, why the heck not?)
This book only came to my attention by way of the Amazon "Explore similar books" banner on a different book's page. I can't wait to read it; bought and downloaded, ready to go. How could I not with all this in store:
* The MOST POWERFUL characters ever writtenEvery mystery! Missing socks! Amelia Earhart! The name of that thing hanging down in the back of your throat! Further:
* The HIGHEST STAKES ever put to paper
* Every mystery of the universe explored
- The most powerful character in the history of fictionSince these are two separate things, we know the most powerful female character is at best second place in overall power. Sad!
- The most powerful female character in the history of fiction
Even further:
- Incredible plot twists & payoffsTHIS IS GONNA BE LIT, YO!
- Fulfilling character arcs
- Surprisingly gritty, realistic, and believable
- Action-packed from beginning to end
- MORE SUBSTANCE packed into 500 physical pages than any other work of fiction
But let's be serious for a moment. This book supports some important causes:
At least 10% of profits go toward the World Literacy Foundation, Cancer Research Institute, and Lauren McCluskey Foundation (making campuses safer and saving feral animals).I take heart knowing that I am supporting good causes with my book dollars. Or dollar; it was only $0.99 after all. At that price point with Kindle Direct Publishing the author gets a 35% royalty. So, $0.35, divided by 10... that's three and a half cents split between three charities. But it's not just my dollar, it's the dollars of everyone that buys the book that matters! And so far according to the book's website, https://www.destroyerforpulitzer.com/ , it has sold over 6000 copies. Terrific! What's important for a new author is getting your book into people's hands:
An endorsement from "one of the top tin whistle teachers on YouTube" is good enough for me. (Sadly, the top tin whistle teacher was unavailable). And how about this guy?:
the voice of Goku from Dragon Ball ZTHAT IS FUCKING AWESOME, I LOVE DRAGONB—oh there are more words there
the voice of Goku from Dragon Ball Z AbridgedHuh? What the heck is Dragon Ball Z Abridged?
Oh well. At least the book got a review from noted book reviewer, "Book Reviewer". And, a quote from Trisha Hershberger (SourceFed/Smosh, TV Show Host):
"I love how big it is too!"That's what she said.
All ribbing aside, the book knows who its audience is.
Am I done? I'm done. [EDIT: the author has since modified the Amazon description to say 16+.]
I am honestly looking forward to reading the book. It looks like a tremendous effort, 22 drafts over 20 years (placing the book's origins at author age 11), from just your normal, average, everyday, unremarkable...
In 2003, at the age of 13, he recorded a 181 IQ. He was even invited to the White House that year for this and other accomplishments!Whoa. That's, uh, wow. Well I'm sure glad nothing bad ever happened to that great big brain of—
after suffering a hit-and-run accident in May 2016 that changed his life, leaving him with limited movement & amnesiaOh, shit.
It's okay, he got better!
Not only did he succeed in powerlifting and authoring his book following this accident, but he also married his beautiful wife, Diana, a nurse and one of the few Turkmen in the USA. The two met after a chance encounter on public transit that garnered considerable media attention.It's all true! You can google his powerlifting record, and feast your eyes on the adorable couple: http://kutv.biz/news/local/utah-coupl...
With that, it's time to get serious. Yes, I've been an asshole here today. In truth, other than the vanity book awards, I'm impressed with the marketing efforts and the book's presentation. The book's front matter is loaded with love, charity, and kindness, proving the author to be a much better person than I. I promise to read it with love in my heart and review it in this light.
And for real, please put this character in my veins:
Peace out. I'll be back once I actually read the book.
August 14, 2021
This is a huge merging of Judeo-Christianity, Norse mythology, Ancient Greek mythology, together with others. Queen Ain, presumably from ancient Sumer, then there are trillions of dragons with warlords, various dinosaurs, including a blue tyrannosaur named Azure. The start of the book introduces most of these and while it covers territory with impressive speed, for me at least it failed to impress. There was just too much and it was all narrated. The same problem arises with characterization. I failed to connect with any of them because there were just too many, most were simply told as being present, and too much happened to the ones that were predominant. The ancient mythological Gods were destroyed by their replacements, very early, except for Athena and Aphrodite for the Greeks and Thor and Loki for the Norse. Ain continued but was off-stage for most of the book.
The story is some sort of struggle, presumably for supremacy but mixed in is some Christian philosophy. The battles are huge in scope, but won largely by one side having magic that just destroys the opposition. The battles might last a long time, but that merely meant the magic was countered by other magic. There was no particular strategy and no particular cleverness by any character that led to a win. Essentially it came down to A beat B. If you want a huge canvas, this is for you. If you want detail, probably not. There are interesting messages in it, not just Christian, but also about civilization. However, the battles suggest that if, as suggested, there is an all-powerful God, then he is a psychopath. In battles whole worlds are destroyed, billions die, all for no good reason. Also, a final warning. In tribute to the Assyrians, losers are treated very gruesomely. Overall, it is a pity because had it been broken down into parts and more effort put into getting reader involvement and emotion, this could have been huge.
The story is some sort of struggle, presumably for supremacy but mixed in is some Christian philosophy. The battles are huge in scope, but won largely by one side having magic that just destroys the opposition. The battles might last a long time, but that merely meant the magic was countered by other magic. There was no particular strategy and no particular cleverness by any character that led to a win. Essentially it came down to A beat B. If you want a huge canvas, this is for you. If you want detail, probably not. There are interesting messages in it, not just Christian, but also about civilization. However, the battles suggest that if, as suggested, there is an all-powerful God, then he is a psychopath. In battles whole worlds are destroyed, billions die, all for no good reason. Also, a final warning. In tribute to the Assyrians, losers are treated very gruesomely. Overall, it is a pity because had it been broken down into parts and more effort put into getting reader involvement and emotion, this could have been huge.
August 3, 2022
A compelling and fun read! A massive undertaking, weaving so many belief systems into one coherent story, filled with many many detailed and colorful characters. Have recommended to all my friends of philosophy.
December 28, 2021
Wow! What a ride!
This book was dense with imagery. It encompasses every mythology I’ve ever read about and added or invented new ones to be able to tell the tale that needed to be told. The pace was breakneck and the cast of characters both wide and deep. I’m not sure what questions are answered, or who might ask the questions that result in this book. Read it for yourself.
This book was dense with imagery. It encompasses every mythology I’ve ever read about and added or invented new ones to be able to tell the tale that needed to be told. The pace was breakneck and the cast of characters both wide and deep. I’m not sure what questions are answered, or who might ask the questions that result in this book. Read it for yourself.
August 3, 2021
‘The Destroyer of Worlds’ is an exciting and electrifying book that will keep you on edge as you keep reading. The author’s writing skills are exceptional and his ability to keep the reader engrossed in his work is amazing. Steven Seril’s work will make you appreciate literature and especially fiction writers thanks to the creativity displayed in their work. ‘The Destroyer of Worlds’ will make you enjoy reading as a hobby or pastime. This book is great for readers that love action-packed scenes and drama.
In the book, the reader follows various groups as they fight over control, power, and resources. Reading about wars between goddesses, gods, aliens, dinosaurs, and dragons was amusing. I love how distinct these characters are. The author gave the characters and various creatures unique elements that made them stand out among the rest. Character development was great. The reader grows with the main characters, getting to understand them better and their roles with every new chapter. Both minor and major characters were outstanding in their roles and the traits the author gave them. Steven Seril also increases the reader’s interest in creatures like dinosaurs. Every lover of adventure and fiction will enjoy ‘The Destroyer of Worlds’.
It is amazing how Steven Seril moves from one plot twist to the next without confusing the reader. Each chapter in the book brings something refreshing for the reader. One is able to digest the story and enjoy every bit of it because of the author’s amazing narration. You will enjoy ‘The Destroyer of Worlds’ as a reader because of how excellent the author’s language, the tone when narrating and breaking down of events are. I rate the book with 4 out of 5 stars and will recommend it to fiction lovers that enjoy adventure, suspense, and mythology stories.
In the book, the reader follows various groups as they fight over control, power, and resources. Reading about wars between goddesses, gods, aliens, dinosaurs, and dragons was amusing. I love how distinct these characters are. The author gave the characters and various creatures unique elements that made them stand out among the rest. Character development was great. The reader grows with the main characters, getting to understand them better and their roles with every new chapter. Both minor and major characters were outstanding in their roles and the traits the author gave them. Steven Seril also increases the reader’s interest in creatures like dinosaurs. Every lover of adventure and fiction will enjoy ‘The Destroyer of Worlds’.
It is amazing how Steven Seril moves from one plot twist to the next without confusing the reader. Each chapter in the book brings something refreshing for the reader. One is able to digest the story and enjoy every bit of it because of the author’s amazing narration. You will enjoy ‘The Destroyer of Worlds’ as a reader because of how excellent the author’s language, the tone when narrating and breaking down of events are. I rate the book with 4 out of 5 stars and will recommend it to fiction lovers that enjoy adventure, suspense, and mythology stories.
August 10, 2021
The Destroyer of Worlds by Steven Seril is a monumental mash-up of religions and mythologies all seeking for a way to defeat, or at least survive, the ultimate being of power and destruction. When the realms are flooded with dragons and dragon armies, each of the world's religious and mythological figures are attacked, threatening to end their existence. Can any of these powerful, beloved beings find a way to victory?
From a technical standpoint, the writing is superb. The author has a strong command of the language, which he uses to deliver well-detailed narration of his story. The pacing has some rough spots, but that will happen with any story that spans 500 pages. For the most part, though, the read is smooth and logical, which will leave the reader turning the pages quickly to see what happens next. The scale is also impressive, as the author touches on several well-known figures from mythology and religion. There really is something in this story for everyone on this earth.
One rough spot in this text, though, is the tone of the dialogue. While there is not a ton of it in the book, the dialogue provided does not match the mythologically epic tone struck by the narrative. Because of this, the characters speaking might drag you out of the high-stakes feeling you will get from reading the narration. Like I said, though, there is not a ton of dialogue, so it is easy to forgive over the long haul of the book.
If you are a fan of mythology, religion, fantasy epics, and overpowered monsters, then this book will entertain you, if nothing else. I’m going to give it three and a half stars, but it would easily be four and a half if the dialogue matched the rest of the story.
From a technical standpoint, the writing is superb. The author has a strong command of the language, which he uses to deliver well-detailed narration of his story. The pacing has some rough spots, but that will happen with any story that spans 500 pages. For the most part, though, the read is smooth and logical, which will leave the reader turning the pages quickly to see what happens next. The scale is also impressive, as the author touches on several well-known figures from mythology and religion. There really is something in this story for everyone on this earth.
One rough spot in this text, though, is the tone of the dialogue. While there is not a ton of it in the book, the dialogue provided does not match the mythologically epic tone struck by the narrative. Because of this, the characters speaking might drag you out of the high-stakes feeling you will get from reading the narration. Like I said, though, there is not a ton of dialogue, so it is easy to forgive over the long haul of the book.
If you are a fan of mythology, religion, fantasy epics, and overpowered monsters, then this book will entertain you, if nothing else. I’m going to give it three and a half stars, but it would easily be four and a half if the dialogue matched the rest of the story.
June 30, 2021
I would like to take a moment to comment on author’s writing skills. Few can surpass him. He uses visually rich language. The action scenes come alive on the pages without being revolting. Seril gives just the right amount of detail without over-doing it. Excellent job! The Destroyer of Worlds is an immersive fantasy yarn. It had everything, and the author has blended all the aspects so well that it was difficult for me to place this book into one specific genre. Adventure? Oh it is there: strange universe, interesting characters, a determined protagonist and a dangerous world. Fantasy? With dragons, gods and giants and different facets of magic, I think fantastic elements permeate this novel. It is hard to contain such a large-scale world into one book, and Steven Seril barely manages, with the ending leaving the reader wondering why it had to end so soon. Still, if that ending was meant to make me crave the next book, it definitely succeeded. Definitely recommendable!
August 10, 2021
“The destroyer of Worlds” by Steven Seril is an exciting science fiction novel, that perfectly combines fantasy and mythology to talk about a war between alien dinosaurs and cosmic dragons. But it is not only about this imaginative world building; it is also about the masterfully done storytelling. The author writes minutely, with vivid imagery and descriptions. He gives wise details of scenarios, as well as character backgrounds, which leads the readers on a fantastic visual journey.
All in all, this is a skillfully told tale and one of the most engaging books in the sci-fi genre I have encountered. I recommend it to everyone who likes intricate dramas, action-packed battles and a fantastic story!
All in all, this is a skillfully told tale and one of the most engaging books in the sci-fi genre I have encountered. I recommend it to everyone who likes intricate dramas, action-packed battles and a fantastic story!
August 13, 2021
Masterfully and skillfully written by author Seril, The destroyer of worlds is a tale with all the ingredients that make a perfect work of science fiction present.
As its title suggests, the storyline delves into the inner aspects of a fictitious and fantastic world in terms of wars and destruction. It revolves around a war between
alien dinosaurs and cosmic dragons which have been amazingly developed throughout the book.
Entirely written in the third person and with some blended dialogues, this narrative has kept me hooked until the very last minute since the many different characters that make the storyline up are complex but portrayed in such a way that they are able to sustain tension and intrigue
until the very last minute. What a piece of literature!
As its title suggests, the storyline delves into the inner aspects of a fictitious and fantastic world in terms of wars and destruction. It revolves around a war between
alien dinosaurs and cosmic dragons which have been amazingly developed throughout the book.
Entirely written in the third person and with some blended dialogues, this narrative has kept me hooked until the very last minute since the many different characters that make the storyline up are complex but portrayed in such a way that they are able to sustain tension and intrigue
until the very last minute. What a piece of literature!
August 15, 2021
Interesting and entertaining
This book surprised me a lot. At first I thought it was for teens, but as soon as I started reading I realized it was for young adults and adults.
The narrative is engaging and the author made a great use of descriptions; I could picture the scenes in my mind. Although I think it is a bit long, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The characters are out of the ordinary, as well as the settings; this is what caught my attention and held it until the very end. Characters are well developed and we get to know their background, too.
The plot is another good aspect of the book; it was carefully thought about and, in my opinion, there were no details left to chance.
This book surprised me a lot. At first I thought it was for teens, but as soon as I started reading I realized it was for young adults and adults.
The narrative is engaging and the author made a great use of descriptions; I could picture the scenes in my mind. Although I think it is a bit long, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The characters are out of the ordinary, as well as the settings; this is what caught my attention and held it until the very end. Characters are well developed and we get to know their background, too.
The plot is another good aspect of the book; it was carefully thought about and, in my opinion, there were no details left to chance.
June 30, 2021
War, violence, and powerful beings vying for power, The Destroyer of Worlds feels like a high fantasy version of Game of Thrones with superhumans and demi-gods. With a fast-paced plot filled with action, drama, and political intrigue, author Steven Seril galaxy-spanning epic entertains you from start to finish. The cast of characters is quite large, but every POV character gets a decent amount of page time to make an impact. You instantly start rooting for Athena, Loki, and Susanoo. The action scenes are described vividly. If you enjoy epic fantasy worlds filled with action and drama, grab yourself a copy of The Destroyer of Worlds.
August 13, 2021
"The Destroyer of Worlds" is a very detailed story. Author Steven Serial has a really good ability to describe the character, the places and the situations in order for the reader to picture everything.
The war between some eccentric characters such as aliens, cosmic dragons and dinosaurs makes a very eventful and action-packed story. It may seem like a lot of things are happening, but the key is not to get overwhelmed by all the scenarios.
Overall, I think it is a great fantasy story to have fun with or if you are new to the genre, it is a nice read to discover and experience this world of sci-fi, myth and fantasy.
The war between some eccentric characters such as aliens, cosmic dragons and dinosaurs makes a very eventful and action-packed story. It may seem like a lot of things are happening, but the key is not to get overwhelmed by all the scenarios.
Overall, I think it is a great fantasy story to have fun with or if you are new to the genre, it is a nice read to discover and experience this world of sci-fi, myth and fantasy.
August 14, 2021
This is a fantastic fiction story. At first, I felt really surprised by the topic but as I continued
reading I realized that it wasn’t as simple as I thought. It is a complex and well-written
narrative. The author has done a great job developing realistic characters and settings.
I loved this book and I would have enjoyed it even more if I’d been able to share it with my
teenage kids. The language employed is not appropriate for them. I know that the book is
not addressed to adolescents but the plot and the story is fascinating and about a topic
they love. I hope to read more from this author. I highly recommend his book.
reading I realized that it wasn’t as simple as I thought. It is a complex and well-written
narrative. The author has done a great job developing realistic characters and settings.
I loved this book and I would have enjoyed it even more if I’d been able to share it with my
teenage kids. The language employed is not appropriate for them. I know that the book is
not addressed to adolescents but the plot and the story is fascinating and about a topic
they love. I hope to read more from this author. I highly recommend his book.
June 1, 2024
A beast of a read that's loaded with mythology of well-known Gods, Goddess, Angels, and Demons mixed with original content of Alien Dinosaurs and Cosmic Dragons. There are many characters intervened, but the likable protagonist, Neela, doesn't get introduced until 120 pages into the story where it really begins. Some chapters were narrative with a lot happening and at times it lost my interest with the narrative approach. Some of the content gives off Marvel vibes, like the portrayal of Loki and the multiverse, while other content gives off Star Wars with the destruction of worlds. Is there truly an answer to every question? That is up for you to read and decide.
June 30, 2021
The Destroyer of Worlds by Steven Seril has a great premise and a fascinating world building that is well thought out in terms of races, power, and conflicts. It has a strong, multifaceted plot with unpredictable twists that will keep the reader intrigued from start to finish. The characterization is solid. There are plenty of fantasy authors who claim to be doing something different with the genre. Ironically, they often write the most predictable books. Perhaps it was this abundance of cliché romances that drove Harper to aim for something different. Unfortunately, you can't just choose to be different, any more than you can choose to be creative.
Here is the story where you can see that all the characters have their respective responsibilities according to their role. this first book series gave me the excitement to see where each main character’s run would lead. Characters such as Athena, Ain, Laurel, Loki, Thor, Azure and many more. I was absolutely hooked by the complexity of both the characters themselves and the intricate politics that accompanied them...all with a heavy dose of magic and mayhem.
Each chapter headings are well thought out. I like the author’s technique. It will not encourage you to start wondering about the character before you’ve even started reading. Every chapters have its unique character scenes. Each chapter has a different scene that is new and you will not be favored by the continuous story of just one character because the book takes you to a different event of the story. You will also discover the extraordinary story and life of each character in each chapter. The plot jumped place to place from dimension, multiverse, and different time and space, weaving together such an amazing world in such an exciting way...and yet with many characters and scenes and names for things.
What excites me most is that this have been a really interesting story, the author had very good talent at writing characters. The plot is largely eventful, with climactic moments and dramatic flourishes like fighting dragons and alien dinosaurs. The character’s actions are not predictable, and they don't blur one into another, every one of them stand out, from Gods, angels, wizards, etc. Also, the type of setting seems not mostly convenient: you learn much about the lower classes and creatures, what kind of technology and magical powers they have, and anything about the cultures. Seril didn’t get lazy about world-building. The history of the land is not also riddled with clichés.
Here is the story where you can see that all the characters have their respective responsibilities according to their role. this first book series gave me the excitement to see where each main character’s run would lead. Characters such as Athena, Ain, Laurel, Loki, Thor, Azure and many more. I was absolutely hooked by the complexity of both the characters themselves and the intricate politics that accompanied them...all with a heavy dose of magic and mayhem.
Each chapter headings are well thought out. I like the author’s technique. It will not encourage you to start wondering about the character before you’ve even started reading. Every chapters have its unique character scenes. Each chapter has a different scene that is new and you will not be favored by the continuous story of just one character because the book takes you to a different event of the story. You will also discover the extraordinary story and life of each character in each chapter. The plot jumped place to place from dimension, multiverse, and different time and space, weaving together such an amazing world in such an exciting way...and yet with many characters and scenes and names for things.
What excites me most is that this have been a really interesting story, the author had very good talent at writing characters. The plot is largely eventful, with climactic moments and dramatic flourishes like fighting dragons and alien dinosaurs. The character’s actions are not predictable, and they don't blur one into another, every one of them stand out, from Gods, angels, wizards, etc. Also, the type of setting seems not mostly convenient: you learn much about the lower classes and creatures, what kind of technology and magical powers they have, and anything about the cultures. Seril didn’t get lazy about world-building. The history of the land is not also riddled with clichés.
August 15, 2021
The cover called my attention as soon as I saw it. This book has a crazy mixture of things that work really well together. It was totally interesting and engaging. I enjoyed it from beginning to end. The only criticism I would make is that I found it to be quite long, but it wasn’t a heavy read.
Although the cover made me think this was a book for teenagers, it wasn’t. I believe it is aimed at an adult audience. This is a riveting sci-fi novel, which is well written and has well described scenes. I recommend reading it.
Although the cover made me think this was a book for teenagers, it wasn’t. I believe it is aimed at an adult audience. This is a riveting sci-fi novel, which is well written and has well described scenes. I recommend reading it.
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