Review: A Breath of Fresh Air!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2014
In the Land of Magnanthia (Portals, Passages & Pathways #1)by B.R. MaulIn the Land of Magnanthia (Portals, Passages & Pathways #1) by B.R. Maulwas a breath of fresh air. B.R. Maul’s storytelling was unique and exceptional. The characters are well developed. I love how the story is told from alternating perspectives because it helps you become so immersed in their world. You become a part of the story. You care about the outcome. There are not many authors who can write alternating perspectives well, but you won’t have that problem here. B.R. Maul does a brilliant job. The book is a little slow in the beginning but I feel it is necessary so you understand the importance of where the story is heading. The storyline was inventive and not the same old thing regurgitated.Even though Jak was cast into the position of bad guy, Maul is able to make the reader care about his outcome. At least I felt that Jak had more hardships thrown at him and he dealt with them. I hope we find out why Jak is such an ass to begin with because for someone to be that much of a Jackass, something had to have happened to him in his lifetime to make him that way. I know he had problems with dad but I hope there is some kind of explanation.Simon is such a great character as well. I hope something develops between Simon and Sonica. They would make such a cute couple.In the Land of Magnanthia (Portals, Passages & Pathways #1)by B.R. Maul is a great fantasy, action, adventure story that any age would love to read. The book is a bit long for some (470 pages) however, there is never a time where the story is boring or uninteresting. There is always something going on. So don’t let the length scare you!4.4 Stars