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Sovereign of the Seven Isles #7
Reishi Adept
The final book of the Sovereign of the Seven Isles begins in the mountains of Andalia with Alexander—wounded, surrounded and fleeing for his life. Isabel learns that Phane can use her link with the darkness for his own, terrible ends. And Abigail rallies the Coven to face the Sin’Rath, a threat now magnified a hundred fold.
Battle rages across the Seven Isles, and Alexander Reishi stands at the center of it all. As forces converge on the Nether Gate, he departs on a desperate quest to free Isabel, kill Phane and banish the Shades for all time.
Battle rages across the Seven Isles, and Alexander Reishi stands at the center of it all. As forces converge on the Nether Gate, he departs on a desperate quest to free Isabel, kill Phane and banish the Shades for all time.
364 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 17, 2014
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David A. Wells
28 books301 followersSince my childhood, I've been passionate about fantasy. After reading many stories of epic struggle set in worlds of magic, I've decided to create a world of my own. The Seven Isles is the result.
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September 24, 2023
I have a headache. This almost is nonstop carnage. Despite all the death, this insane series did offer some happy notes.
There are 7 books in this series. I read books 1,2,3,5,7, skipping books 4 and 6. Nothing lost. Just more of the same. This series is heavy bloody battles, fairly strong in terms of pacing (with several exceptions), simplistic in terms of world building and plot, fairly weak on character development and fairly vapid in terms of dialogue. The author needs to develop a stronger writing style. Self publishing is great, but only when the writing is quality workmanship. Too repetitive by far. Vocabulary is limited. For example, every time Wells describes dragons flying overhead, he uses the word "floating" — which makes me think of a balloon — rather than gliding, soaring, swooping, circling, — or hey, why not “flying”? etc.
There are 7 books in this series. I read books 1,2,3,5,7, skipping books 4 and 6. Nothing lost. Just more of the same. This series is heavy bloody battles, fairly strong in terms of pacing (with several exceptions), simplistic in terms of world building and plot, fairly weak on character development and fairly vapid in terms of dialogue. The author needs to develop a stronger writing style. Self publishing is great, but only when the writing is quality workmanship. Too repetitive by far. Vocabulary is limited. For example, every time Wells describes dragons flying overhead, he uses the word "floating" — which makes me think of a balloon — rather than gliding, soaring, swooping, circling, — or hey, why not “flying”? etc.
May 11, 2019
An enjoyable series overall. The conclusion as with all epic fantasy series has an explosive battle at the end. Wells includes some twists and turns to keep the pages turning. I felt the final chapter was a little rushed but certainly brought about a feel good conclusion. I highly recommend the series and will continue to keep an eye out for new material by Mr. David Wells.
January 2, 2022
Relishing Adept; Alexander becomes the most rare of wizards an Adept!
Wonderful climax to this enthralling series. You will be on the edge of your seat from beginning to end! With two terrible enemies in Vhul and Phane Reishi master wizards, plus a vast number of evil creatures from beyond the normal world. An unbelievable ride in the final book of the Seven Isles.
Wonderful climax to this enthralling series. You will be on the edge of your seat from beginning to end! With two terrible enemies in Vhul and Phane Reishi master wizards, plus a vast number of evil creatures from beyond the normal world. An unbelievable ride in the final book of the Seven Isles.
September 6, 2016
Overall this series is hard to put down. The whole series is 4.5 stars. Really well written, though with some odd inconsistencies. At times Alex could walk through 1000's of people and slice & dice his way through like the warrior we'd expect. He can see in 360 degrees out to miles by the end of the series, see everything that is coming, even see events unfolding before they happen and yet he keeps getting stupid injuries. I get the author has to make him have vulnerabilities, but they can't be in the areas of his strengths or it doesn't make sense.
This book was a letdown. I was hoping Alex would finally get the magic we'd been hoping for the whole series. Early on (book 1?) he becomes a wizard, having completed the first of three mana fasts. He never ever does the second one, let alone the third. What is up with that??????
So if you're expecting Alex in this book to be a mage, as the title implies, you'll be let down. He swings a sword to get things done from page 1 (of book 1) to the last page (of book 7). He never does anything "magical." At one point in one book he mini-teleports. There is never a repeat to this. He never figures that trick out. It is implied at one point that Syndori(sp?) creates a new world with his magic. We never see anything like that with Alex. Basically Alex can see far, and occasionally see into the future a few moments. The future sight is only helpful when the author lets it be helpful, otherwise it isn't reliable.
Then after 7 books of doom & gloom, we get one mini-chapter of wrap-up. Alex has a baby, big whoop-de-do. He never once wanted a child during the whole series. Never dreamed of it, never thought it would be a good idea, any of it! What he kept wanting was a ranch. We in one sentence see dragons scare his sheep. Through the rest of the series, the author spends paragraphs describing places we'll never see again. But for Alex's home we get nothing. I was hoping for more about the vitalwood trees. Alex blesses some dirt over a seed, but we don't know if it helps. Really? Would it have been so hard to have a shoot come forth, and all the fairies rejoiced at the recreation of the reason they came into the world in the first place? And for the vitalwood tree he plants in his front yard. Some fairies leave their hidden place and rejoin the world to be with this one tree amongst humanity as its guardians.
We do get an odd moment, Zhul's head on a spike. But Ixabrax had eaten the top half of Zhul, oh well.
Good series. The end fight was pretty good having a lot of unexpected angles. I was hoping Zhul would have a better showing. Also the Sin'Rath end was WEAK. I would have liked after Phane defeats Zhul, to have him try and summon the Sin'Rath mother, but she's already been summoned and charms him, Alex, Tyr and even enthrals Isabel like she does, but we didn't get that added drama. Alex's sister was supposed to fix the Sin'Rath situation, but doesn't. Anyway, the ending was good, just not the 5/5 ending to the series I was expecting.
I want to add one bit of author humor. The phrase "hundreds of feet" is used over and over again, sometimes in the same paragraph. This hallway was "hundreds of feet" long. We turned the corner and that hallway was "hundreds of feet" long. Pretty funny stuff.
This book was a letdown. I was hoping Alex would finally get the magic we'd been hoping for the whole series. Early on (book 1?) he becomes a wizard, having completed the first of three mana fasts. He never ever does the second one, let alone the third. What is up with that??????
So if you're expecting Alex in this book to be a mage, as the title implies, you'll be let down. He swings a sword to get things done from page 1 (of book 1) to the last page (of book 7). He never does anything "magical." At one point in one book he mini-teleports. There is never a repeat to this. He never figures that trick out. It is implied at one point that Syndori(sp?) creates a new world with his magic. We never see anything like that with Alex. Basically Alex can see far, and occasionally see into the future a few moments. The future sight is only helpful when the author lets it be helpful, otherwise it isn't reliable.
Then after 7 books of doom & gloom, we get one mini-chapter of wrap-up. Alex has a baby, big whoop-de-do. He never once wanted a child during the whole series. Never dreamed of it, never thought it would be a good idea, any of it! What he kept wanting was a ranch. We in one sentence see dragons scare his sheep. Through the rest of the series, the author spends paragraphs describing places we'll never see again. But for Alex's home we get nothing. I was hoping for more about the vitalwood trees. Alex blesses some dirt over a seed, but we don't know if it helps. Really? Would it have been so hard to have a shoot come forth, and all the fairies rejoiced at the recreation of the reason they came into the world in the first place? And for the vitalwood tree he plants in his front yard. Some fairies leave their hidden place and rejoin the world to be with this one tree amongst humanity as its guardians.
We do get an odd moment, Zhul's head on a spike. But Ixabrax had eaten the top half of Zhul, oh well.
Good series. The end fight was pretty good having a lot of unexpected angles. I was hoping Zhul would have a better showing. Also the Sin'Rath end was WEAK. I would have liked after Phane defeats Zhul, to have him try and summon the Sin'Rath mother, but she's already been summoned and charms him, Alex, Tyr and even enthrals Isabel like she does, but we didn't get that added drama. Alex's sister was supposed to fix the Sin'Rath situation, but doesn't. Anyway, the ending was good, just not the 5/5 ending to the series I was expecting.
I want to add one bit of author humor. The phrase "hundreds of feet" is used over and over again, sometimes in the same paragraph. This hallway was "hundreds of feet" long. We turned the corner and that hallway was "hundreds of feet" long. Pretty funny stuff.
March 10, 2025
What a great reading adventure. A true thrill ride, with every turn of the page. Excellent pacing, character introduction and development. David Wells raises the bar on worldbuilding, magic systems, villains and heroes, constantly advancing and raising the bar with each chapter, he excels. Strong writing, this series produces with each book. I highly recommend. Thank you, David Wells, well met!
August 4, 2020
Bittersweet ending to a very readable and entertaining series. If your reading this review without having read the previous books, I recommend moving on. As with so many epic authors David has a hard time tying up the loose ends. Granted there are many is this seven book series. The end always seems rushed and compressed into an epilogue. And I like the ending. He did more than most that I’ve read recently. There is a certain sense of satisfaction that all turned out well. Unfortunately we never get to see Alex rise to his full power or weather he will be a just and successful sovereign. Although we know he will be. Some of the main characters are left with wafer thin ending parts that leave the reader thinking...Wait! What about... when a few more chapters would have done wonders to complete the series. All in all a recommended good read. Now I just need to get a drink to clear that bitter sweet after taste.
October 24, 2017
Wow, what a ride. I wasn't super impressed with the first book but it got better and better. I got a bad Robert Jordan vibe early on as there seemed to be endless rabbit trails of plot to follow, and figured this was overly ambitious and would drag on forever or just fizzle. Nope, the action was pretty steady, not much useless filler, and he pulled it off. This was all the storylines coming together like a whirlwind of nonstop action and carnage, and then we get our happy ending--whoosh.
Some clever inventions, as well. The Wizard's Den alone made for a useful plot device to keep things speeding along. I want one!
Some clever inventions, as well. The Wizard's Den alone made for a useful plot device to keep things speeding along. I want one!
October 14, 2014
Amazing
Wonderful way to end the series. This was a huge rollercoaster of emotions the entire way.
I can't wait for the next series...
Wonderful way to end the series. This was a huge rollercoaster of emotions the entire way.
I can't wait for the next series...
December 12, 2014
This book was great. Excellent finish to a fantastic series!
October 10, 2014
good guys win, as expected
January 19, 2018
Best fantisey - that never runs out of something new - to continue the ever moving story !!!
This book had its own world and its own kinds of magic through out the full seven volumes !
I buz sawed from volume to volume and just kept reading when ever I could. I even read it as i walked on the tred mill at the Gym because time just flew while reading there.
There were heroes and villains as any other book but each one unique and solid characters through out .....
Elements of a hard road to follow by the maim characters but it was so true to life in ones own life it was like familire and understood as a literal growing into their fate that befell them and how they coped and aligned with it over time...
Startely written in the reality of human experience and over wealming situations that wear you down and yet a road that revealed 5he metal that most do not onow they actually have !!!
Each volume was a stepping stone into more surprizes and hazareds and many sword and all maner of weapons used by the reguler soldiers and the shear incredable Wizard Weapns Master !
Very unique specialy gifted people and the game was like always changing and moving and kept you guessing and so wondering how any one could survive !
But there were quite uninown people within the cluster of good friends that were always finding ways that could make or break their situation !!!
So yes !!! I would love to see these 7 books come to life - on the big screen - if it could be done - just as "The Lord of tbe Rings" was done !!!
This would be such an - Ausome Story - presented in bigger than life - in the so many different landscapes that were described and the many different Keeps - beast - land and see battles and areal battles from the air and in the air on dragons and smaller dragon like cousens that was used for many air fighting over the ground and fighting sailing ships over the water !!!
Very pleased - with the shear versility - and the fight between the darkness and the Light - through out these books !!
That became ever more exspanding with the passing from book to book......
Charles R
This book had its own world and its own kinds of magic through out the full seven volumes !
I buz sawed from volume to volume and just kept reading when ever I could. I even read it as i walked on the tred mill at the Gym because time just flew while reading there.
There were heroes and villains as any other book but each one unique and solid characters through out .....
Elements of a hard road to follow by the maim characters but it was so true to life in ones own life it was like familire and understood as a literal growing into their fate that befell them and how they coped and aligned with it over time...
Startely written in the reality of human experience and over wealming situations that wear you down and yet a road that revealed 5he metal that most do not onow they actually have !!!
Each volume was a stepping stone into more surprizes and hazareds and many sword and all maner of weapons used by the reguler soldiers and the shear incredable Wizard Weapns Master !
Very unique specialy gifted people and the game was like always changing and moving and kept you guessing and so wondering how any one could survive !
But there were quite uninown people within the cluster of good friends that were always finding ways that could make or break their situation !!!
So yes !!! I would love to see these 7 books come to life - on the big screen - if it could be done - just as "The Lord of tbe Rings" was done !!!
This would be such an - Ausome Story - presented in bigger than life - in the so many different landscapes that were described and the many different Keeps - beast - land and see battles and areal battles from the air and in the air on dragons and smaller dragon like cousens that was used for many air fighting over the ground and fighting sailing ships over the water !!!
Very pleased - with the shear versility - and the fight between the darkness and the Light - through out these books !!
That became ever more exspanding with the passing from book to book......
Charles R
August 25, 2020
Initially it seemed this rushed headlong into action and missed much, what Alexander wants and feels is covered but not in depth, his past is largely hints at best.
His actual skills prior to any incident aught have been quite good, and indeed given the bloodline and story premise, it would have seemed reasonable that the Rebel mage would have caused some magical protections upon the family as they would be natural targets, and as well as magically imbued weapons and armour such as Alex' dragon scale shirt, this lack seems remiss given the foresight the mage is described as having.
Throughout though it is engaging but builds up to an ending that is like inhaling a huge gasp of air then a gentle puff for the seeming vast quantity inhaled, it just feels like, wjere is the rest?
The fact of the Reishi rule having been good but turning to evil would tend to suggest the creation of protections for the future, Alex putting in place a plan to secure more acorns from the vitalwood tree for safeguard for the future repeat of a Malachai or Phane emerging.
Making bonds and alliances to last, new thinblades, doing with the gates as he had anticipated.
New keeps and mountain ranges.
His own abilities to expand and be used.
The suggestions for instance of future progeny given the light link in Isabel, his own natural talent claimed as result of his blood and magic of his parents.
There is so much more to cover , especially given it is questionable if Phane is truly even definitely dead.
My hope is there is a follow up series, and that it is taken at a slower pace, possibilities are huge, from demons remaining to be hunted, to a direct challenge between the taker and the maker using conduits of which Alex or Isabel or others could be one.
I would look forwards to more in the Reishi line, going forwards and expanding on the events
His actual skills prior to any incident aught have been quite good, and indeed given the bloodline and story premise, it would have seemed reasonable that the Rebel mage would have caused some magical protections upon the family as they would be natural targets, and as well as magically imbued weapons and armour such as Alex' dragon scale shirt, this lack seems remiss given the foresight the mage is described as having.
Throughout though it is engaging but builds up to an ending that is like inhaling a huge gasp of air then a gentle puff for the seeming vast quantity inhaled, it just feels like, wjere is the rest?
The fact of the Reishi rule having been good but turning to evil would tend to suggest the creation of protections for the future, Alex putting in place a plan to secure more acorns from the vitalwood tree for safeguard for the future repeat of a Malachai or Phane emerging.
Making bonds and alliances to last, new thinblades, doing with the gates as he had anticipated.
New keeps and mountain ranges.
His own abilities to expand and be used.
The suggestions for instance of future progeny given the light link in Isabel, his own natural talent claimed as result of his blood and magic of his parents.
There is so much more to cover , especially given it is questionable if Phane is truly even definitely dead.
My hope is there is a follow up series, and that it is taken at a slower pace, possibilities are huge, from demons remaining to be hunted, to a direct challenge between the taker and the maker using conduits of which Alex or Isabel or others could be one.
I would look forwards to more in the Reishi line, going forwards and expanding on the events
October 1, 2017
This series is one with many positive, and some negative aspects..
I'll start with the negative. I feel it was a bit drawn out, could have easily been compacted into 2 less books (namely the 5th wasn't needed). The writer easily overemphasised the same writing style, same moral points, and same character thoughts that made this series predictable at times and a bit boring.
I feel like I can some up the book in 3 sentences that were used repeatedly. I eventually just started skipping over it when he would go off on the same tangent of the old law and good people doing bad things. We get it..
The writing style was simple and never changed throughout the books. The good and evil was obvious, the characters were rather predictable due them never changing. There weren't any character twists, just plot twists. Which I usually enjoy a bit of character twist. But the writing style is both enjoyable because it is simple, but also cause a bit of dry writing.
So that's the bad, here's the good. I read the whole series in the time span of a month. I simply couldn't put the books down. The story is well done, creativity is amazing and thoughtful. The darkness and evil is well emphasised. It was like reading or watching a DC movie or comic. Batman for instance, where usually the villains are the main topic to prove points, instead of the hero's.
This book and the previous were probably my favourite, full of plot twists and the ending was quite unexpected. I enjoyed the surprises and attention to detail.
Could have had more endings and the good at the end being more emphasised and longer. But overall great ending and writing.
These books are well worth the read, just be prepared for a creative but often redundant story of adventure!
I'll start with the negative. I feel it was a bit drawn out, could have easily been compacted into 2 less books (namely the 5th wasn't needed). The writer easily overemphasised the same writing style, same moral points, and same character thoughts that made this series predictable at times and a bit boring.
I feel like I can some up the book in 3 sentences that were used repeatedly. I eventually just started skipping over it when he would go off on the same tangent of the old law and good people doing bad things. We get it..
The writing style was simple and never changed throughout the books. The good and evil was obvious, the characters were rather predictable due them never changing. There weren't any character twists, just plot twists. Which I usually enjoy a bit of character twist. But the writing style is both enjoyable because it is simple, but also cause a bit of dry writing.
So that's the bad, here's the good. I read the whole series in the time span of a month. I simply couldn't put the books down. The story is well done, creativity is amazing and thoughtful. The darkness and evil is well emphasised. It was like reading or watching a DC movie or comic. Batman for instance, where usually the villains are the main topic to prove points, instead of the hero's.
This book and the previous were probably my favourite, full of plot twists and the ending was quite unexpected. I enjoyed the surprises and attention to detail.
Could have had more endings and the good at the end being more emphasised and longer. But overall great ending and writing.
These books are well worth the read, just be prepared for a creative but often redundant story of adventure!
August 19, 2025
I really enjoyed the series. I loved the main characters and the story as a whole.
I did think the magic seems a little unbalanced at times giving a hopeless feeling. The antagonists seemed a bit better at defensive magic than I would have thought, except for Fane, he is a coward so I can see why defensive magic would be a strong point for him. I also could have sworn in Thinblade that Alexander was told that as a person progresses from wizard to mage and archmage levels that the magic user gets more and more focused on his or her specialty, but Fane as an Archmage necromancer seemed to be able to cast any spell he wants, even Archmage Cedric's most powerful spell and I would guess Cedric's specialty had to do with the ability to manipulate earth fromt he things he was said to have done.
My last critique is multiple times a character was said to have been knocked down/back and stunned and then that character was the first to act. I don't really understand why to specify the character was stunned just to have them be the next to act.
As I said I really enjoyed the series. I really liked Alexander's magic and I liked the differing abilites that his companions had.
I did think the magic seems a little unbalanced at times giving a hopeless feeling. The antagonists seemed a bit better at defensive magic than I would have thought, except for Fane, he is a coward so I can see why defensive magic would be a strong point for him. I also could have sworn in Thinblade that Alexander was told that as a person progresses from wizard to mage and archmage levels that the magic user gets more and more focused on his or her specialty, but Fane as an Archmage necromancer seemed to be able to cast any spell he wants, even Archmage Cedric's most powerful spell and I would guess Cedric's specialty had to do with the ability to manipulate earth fromt he things he was said to have done.
My last critique is multiple times a character was said to have been knocked down/back and stunned and then that character was the first to act. I don't really understand why to specify the character was stunned just to have them be the next to act.
As I said I really enjoyed the series. I really liked Alexander's magic and I liked the differing abilites that his companions had.
September 26, 2018
Enjoyable series. I rarely continue on in a series when buying books, and in this case first book was free, bought the remaining.
Imaginative. Constantly going (the books I read previous to this were dragging out so long.. this was just go go go).
I did agree with other reviews that certain phrases were repeated ad nauseum which detached from the storytelling. For instance, when describing each horrid beast, the beginning for multiple creatures was they had arms legs and head like a human but that was where the similarities ended. Also the nonstop description of one character as waifish....I really dislike that word now... But to hear her described from many different people as waif-like... Would be more realistic to have each use a different descriptor.
That being said, enjoyed this series immensely.
Imaginative. Constantly going (the books I read previous to this were dragging out so long.. this was just go go go).
I did agree with other reviews that certain phrases were repeated ad nauseum which detached from the storytelling. For instance, when describing each horrid beast, the beginning for multiple creatures was they had arms legs and head like a human but that was where the similarities ended. Also the nonstop description of one character as waifish....I really dislike that word now... But to hear her described from many different people as waif-like... Would be more realistic to have each use a different descriptor.
That being said, enjoyed this series immensely.
January 29, 2023
Amazing series!!
I gotta say, I was at the edge of my seat right up to the end!! I kept thinking how much there was left to do before the store could truly wrap up one way or the other. Amazing!! Totally worth reading the whole series, to see how everything happens. Every book is good in it's own way, but together they make an amazing series!! I would recommend it to anyone, especially anybody who enjoys reading war stories. There is alot going on all the time, and the books jump around alot (probably the only thing about the series that I dont normally like, though it worked in this case).. There is alot of story going on, but there are many scenes that are battle scenes... If you have something to do, I suggest not starting a battle scene until you have time to finish it.
I gotta say, I was at the edge of my seat right up to the end!! I kept thinking how much there was left to do before the store could truly wrap up one way or the other. Amazing!! Totally worth reading the whole series, to see how everything happens. Every book is good in it's own way, but together they make an amazing series!! I would recommend it to anyone, especially anybody who enjoys reading war stories. There is alot going on all the time, and the books jump around alot (probably the only thing about the series that I dont normally like, though it worked in this case).. There is alot of story going on, but there are many scenes that are battle scenes... If you have something to do, I suggest not starting a battle scene until you have time to finish it.
April 29, 2019
this was again a great book in series - I couldn't put it down and go to sleep, so today I am quite exhausted, but it was worth it!
to be honest, what is strange and I didn't expected is that many original character survived through all books. On the other hand I want to be as strong as Isabel was. That was inspiring.
The end however felt little bit rushed - only one chapter on "after war" situation even though there must be a lot of things.... I would be interested in Tyr in more details (especially after Alex said he doesn't want to end Tyr's bloodline....)... No detailed wedding and coronation, just mentioning of it. That felt little bit rushed but maybe there will be future series :) (on the other hand it got the feeling this is last book and everything is kind of finished)
to be honest, what is strange and I didn't expected is that many original character survived through all books. On the other hand I want to be as strong as Isabel was. That was inspiring.
The end however felt little bit rushed - only one chapter on "after war" situation even though there must be a lot of things.... I would be interested in Tyr in more details (especially after Alex said he doesn't want to end Tyr's bloodline....)... No detailed wedding and coronation, just mentioning of it. That felt little bit rushed but maybe there will be future series :) (on the other hand it got the feeling this is last book and everything is kind of finished)
September 28, 2019
The battle to end all battles! A nasty, glorious war between wizards, witches, dragons, wyverns, good and evil people, love and hatred, undeads, power-hungry overlords and unwilling new royals. A fight to the last man standing for control of the Seven Isles. Who will join up with whom to win this battle. Will there be anything left of the Isles when this battle is over?
Great descriptions to the point the reader is rarely confused about where they are in the battle. So many enemy, so many points to the battle. Well written so the reader knows where they are in the Isles, what battle, who to cheer for, who to cry over. Incredibly detailed story. Excellent series of books to reach to this climatic ending.
Great descriptions to the point the reader is rarely confused about where they are in the battle. So many enemy, so many points to the battle. Well written so the reader knows where they are in the Isles, what battle, who to cheer for, who to cry over. Incredibly detailed story. Excellent series of books to reach to this climatic ending.
June 29, 2019
I enjoyed the wrap-up of this series. Alexander and his key companions are faced, once again, with their willingness to sacrifice themselves for the greater good. Not a spoiler to tell you that not all the major characters survive, which lends credibility to the tale.
As a believer, I see a lot of parallels between this and the scripturally-mandated life of faith/battle against the enemy of our souls. I don’t pretend to know Wells’s theological thinking on this but this series definitely rides in the same lane as Tolkien and Lewis’s epic works. Will it stand the test of time, as theirs have? Time will tell.
Well done, sir. Well done.
As a believer, I see a lot of parallels between this and the scripturally-mandated life of faith/battle against the enemy of our souls. I don’t pretend to know Wells’s theological thinking on this but this series definitely rides in the same lane as Tolkien and Lewis’s epic works. Will it stand the test of time, as theirs have? Time will tell.
Well done, sir. Well done.
November 30, 2020
Sorry this is the end!
What an amazing journey this series has been! I chose the first book strictly from the blurb on Amazon. It grabbed my full interest and never let go. I’m left feeling like the characters are people I care about and that I shared their trials and triumphs throughout. I can think of no higher praise for an author. This is the final of seven books. Everything Alexander, Isabel, and all their friends and family have been fighting for comes to a hand wringing conclusion. If you like epic fantasy such as David Eddings “Belgariad” and Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” then you absolutely need to read these books.
What an amazing journey this series has been! I chose the first book strictly from the blurb on Amazon. It grabbed my full interest and never let go. I’m left feeling like the characters are people I care about and that I shared their trials and triumphs throughout. I can think of no higher praise for an author. This is the final of seven books. Everything Alexander, Isabel, and all their friends and family have been fighting for comes to a hand wringing conclusion. If you like epic fantasy such as David Eddings “Belgariad” and Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” then you absolutely need to read these books.
February 2, 2021
Excellent, perfect series!
From the first book Thinblade, to this seventh book Reishi Adept, I have been totally enthralled! Every book had me on the edge of my seat wondering if everything was going to be okay or not. Of course, in all epic fantasies where the battle between good and evil is fought, one by now surely knows that good always wins. The final book brought everything to a head and could not have asked for a better ending. Even in the darkest moment, the light of love shines the brightest. This whole series is well worth the time to read and I believe I can officially add David Wells to my favorite author list. Thanks for a great read, Mr. Wells!
From the first book Thinblade, to this seventh book Reishi Adept, I have been totally enthralled! Every book had me on the edge of my seat wondering if everything was going to be okay or not. Of course, in all epic fantasies where the battle between good and evil is fought, one by now surely knows that good always wins. The final book brought everything to a head and could not have asked for a better ending. Even in the darkest moment, the light of love shines the brightest. This whole series is well worth the time to read and I believe I can officially add David Wells to my favorite author list. Thanks for a great read, Mr. Wells!
May 14, 2022
Excellent Series - One of Best Fantasy Stories Available
David Wells created an excellent world to be saved. It was some the most enjoyable stories and adventures, I have had the privilege to read. It flowed smoothly and magically on the page. 90% of the story held my attention as I read way too long into the early morning hours. I had joy and tears in my eyes as it ended. There were a couple times David got too complicated in his battles and I was totally lost but I cannot even really fault those times, I made it through understanding. Overall it was a well written and easily read adventure, that any fantasy reader will enjoy.
David Wells created an excellent world to be saved. It was some the most enjoyable stories and adventures, I have had the privilege to read. It flowed smoothly and magically on the page. 90% of the story held my attention as I read way too long into the early morning hours. I had joy and tears in my eyes as it ended. There were a couple times David got too complicated in his battles and I was totally lost but I cannot even really fault those times, I made it through understanding. Overall it was a well written and easily read adventure, that any fantasy reader will enjoy.
May 5, 2018
An Excellent Ending of the Series!
This is one of the most enjoyable series of books that I’ve read. At the beginning I thought it might be too black/white, all good guys on one side all bad on the other. While it’s somewhat like that the characters have depth to them. The plot is one of almost constant action. The excitement doesn’t end.
When the end of the book does arrive it’s very well done. I hate it when an author just finishes the main conflict and it’s all over. Not this time! The book goes on leaving no loose ends or stories unfulfilled.
This is one of the most enjoyable series of books that I’ve read. At the beginning I thought it might be too black/white, all good guys on one side all bad on the other. While it’s somewhat like that the characters have depth to them. The plot is one of almost constant action. The excitement doesn’t end.
When the end of the book does arrive it’s very well done. I hate it when an author just finishes the main conflict and it’s all over. Not this time! The book goes on leaving no loose ends or stories unfulfilled.
September 21, 2021
Glad to finish
This series began well and ended so so. At first, I couldn’t put the books down, they were so captivating a read. As the series progressed though, too many bloody battle scenes, drawn out scene descriptions and too little character development tried this reader's patience. Also leaving the characters languishing in their perpetual dilemmas from book to book then concluding the story in a chapter or two made this reader feel cheated. A couple of unresolved loose ends just added insult to injury. Good try but a hit and a miss in my book.
This series began well and ended so so. At first, I couldn’t put the books down, they were so captivating a read. As the series progressed though, too many bloody battle scenes, drawn out scene descriptions and too little character development tried this reader's patience. Also leaving the characters languishing in their perpetual dilemmas from book to book then concluding the story in a chapter or two made this reader feel cheated. A couple of unresolved loose ends just added insult to injury. Good try but a hit and a miss in my book.
July 19, 2024
Quite ,a easy read
I loved Mr.Wells books. The characters ,are easy to get invested with. Each book leads into the next. You know who are the bad guys but there are twists to keep you guessing.
At first and was thinking does these book ever end. Now I wish they kept on, I want to know how they are getting along, who and how all the different groups are keeping the old laws and who thinks it doesn't apply to them.
If you want a easy to read book, good vs evil I hope you will read these book. I think they would be worth you time to read.
I loved Mr.Wells books. The characters ,are easy to get invested with. Each book leads into the next. You know who are the bad guys but there are twists to keep you guessing.
At first and was thinking does these book ever end. Now I wish they kept on, I want to know how they are getting along, who and how all the different groups are keeping the old laws and who thinks it doesn't apply to them.
If you want a easy to read book, good vs evil I hope you will read these book. I think they would be worth you time to read.
November 23, 2017
Kept reading this thing as I liked the pacing, loved the wizardry, and the way that it felt like a fantasy RPG video game (with somewhat predictable black or white characters). You couldn't put down the book the same way you can't stop playing a game because you want to unlock all the levels and reach the boss fight. That said, I'm really not quite sure where all the 4/5-star ratings are coming from. Hmm.
February 7, 2018
Great series, lazy ending. The previous six books set up so many great side stories and were very detailed, but the end of the seventh book was just little paragraphs attempting to tie up all the stories and a huge amount was just left out. A lot of unanswered questions. I would have liked to see several chapters closing everything out after the big climax. Loved the series but VERY disappointed with the ending.
May 6, 2019
Loved the series
This last book turned out to be the hardest to read. I found myself lost on several occasions,having to backtrack and re-read passages to figure out what I had missed. Again I have to say it's the authors tendency to narrate rather than show. But in the end the plots and characters win the day, and I will gladly read more by this author anxiously watching his talents develop. Thanks David, it's been a grand adventure!
This last book turned out to be the hardest to read. I found myself lost on several occasions,having to backtrack and re-read passages to figure out what I had missed. Again I have to say it's the authors tendency to narrate rather than show. But in the end the plots and characters win the day, and I will gladly read more by this author anxiously watching his talents develop. Thanks David, it's been a grand adventure!
November 24, 2019
Finished the series - Not always the case
I didn't review any of the books in this series until I finished reading all of them. So often you are impressed by the first or second or third book and then find you aren't interested in going any further. However, despite finding myself getting tired of the heroes/friends need for healing -book after book - I also found myself wanting to continue reading, book after book, until the good guys won. (Hopefully) Recommend.
I didn't review any of the books in this series until I finished reading all of them. So often you are impressed by the first or second or third book and then find you aren't interested in going any further. However, despite finding myself getting tired of the heroes/friends need for healing -book after book - I also found myself wanting to continue reading, book after book, until the good guys won. (Hopefully) Recommend.
March 29, 2020
All in all a good tale told well
I enjoyed the story (I’m really talking about all 7 books) though the feel was rather that of a Dungeon Master taking up storytelling (nothing wrong with that but I think it takes a while to get into author mode ) and i also felt a sort of C.S. Lewis feel to most of the moral philosophy (again nothing wrong with that - just felt some variation would have been good.
I enjoyed the story (I’m really talking about all 7 books) though the feel was rather that of a Dungeon Master taking up storytelling (nothing wrong with that but I think it takes a while to get into author mode ) and i also felt a sort of C.S. Lewis feel to most of the moral philosophy (again nothing wrong with that - just felt some variation would have been good.
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