Review: Entertaining Medieval Fantasy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 20, 2014
An intriguing story that holds twists and turns that will keep the reader entertained, A Soldier’s Honor is a quality start to James Barnes’ medieval fantasy series. This story is marked by influence from Tolkien’s mythos and the plethora of  medieval fantasy mediums like Skyrim or Dungeons and Dragons that have come after.The story follows Meric and his companion of warriors as they journey for redemption after being falsely accused of treason. They encounter barbaric beings and evil creatures as they seek to uphold justice and peace in the kingdom.Although Barnes’ characters are archetypal, they are easily relatable for readers and serve as an excellent medium to immerse the reader in the fantasy world the Barnes’ created. I found parts of the novel to be pointless and boring. Most notably the introduction of the main character, Meric Vettor, but this is made up by action that drive the story.