Review: Promising start to a new fantasy series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 1, 2014
Note: I received a free copy of this book from the authorThis is an amazing start to what is shaping up to be an interesting new series. The main character is a 15 year old boy who dreams of adventure. When his best friend is hurt, the only cure is a unicorn horn from the dangerous Dragoncliff Cove, Asher volunteers to go get it, for the sake of his friend.I wasn’t sure about Asher at first, but he grew on me as the novel went on. He starts out as a scared boy who just wants to save his friend Finn, but he becomes a man during his travels. Asher’s character is very believable, he never comes across as anything more than he is – a scared farmer’s apprentice in over his head.The writing is tight and crisp. The action never feels forced or over the top. The pacing is nice, and the climax is both exciting, sad, and touching all at the same time.My only complaint is that it ends on a bit of a cliffhanger, although to Priest’s credit he does tie up the main storyline between Finn and Asher.