Review: Compelling, Engaging and Brilliant
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 7, 2013
Of all the fantasy books that I have read, 'The Coming Storm' is without doubt the best so far.  The story is so well crafted and formulated that it grips you from the very first page and doesn't let you go until you have read the entire series.  This is the first time that I've been completely immersed in a book that captivated me body, mind and soul.  The story is brilliant, the writing style is superb and the characters are very real.  The theme flows fluidly, swiftly in some places and with grace and bravado in others.  I normally give a brief synopsis` of each book I read but in this case, with all the reviews, I don't deem it necessary.  This book has it all, a truly great story, the portrayal of very real characters, intense scenes and gripping passages, everything a truly good fantasy should have; something to get your teeth into.  Exceptionally well written by a very gifted writer, it delivers a story that is both enthralling and thoroughly captivating.  I have just started a Convocation of Kings and it also shows great promise.  I would personally like to thank the author for the hours of sheer enjoyment that I derived from reading 'The coming Storm' and hope that Ms. Douglas will continue to write books of this genre so we may enjoy the sheer brilliance of her literary gift. EK