Review: An Intriguingly Well-Written Fantasy Novel
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2014
I have to say that "The Kings Throne: The Elysian Blade of Truth" very quickly swept me up in this well-developed fantasy world where royal intrigue, magic, unrest, revenge and destiny meld together to create a uniquely intriguing fantasy novel. Mealea Mathews does a fantastic job sucking the reader into the story, crafting a plot that manages to be exciting and fast-paced but infinitely compelling and multi-layered. The writing is sharp, evocative, vivid and engaging... making for a truly thrilling dive into this captivating fantasy world.What I liked about this novel is the promising start it provides, layering the plot for a larger series that completely intrigues me and leaves me eager to see where the author takes the King and Queen next in their quest to regain their kingdom and freedom from the evil wizard, Nnelthu Leas. There is a startling amount of layering and world-building in this story that adds compelling sub-plots and unique scenes that just spark with imagination, it's the kind of writing that just brings a story to life in truly intricate ways.Overall, this was a fun and entertaining read that left me eager for more and has me interested in seeing what else springs forth from the mind of Mealea Mathews. I would definitely recommend the novel to other readers looking for a fantastical fantasy novel and will be eagerly awaiting the next novel in the series.