Author : Matthew J. Turner
Book : A Reign of Emerald Fire
/Fantasy/
Publication date : July 25, 2023
Blurb:
Disgraced Commander of the King's 1st, Stánwilte Yoakilor pins his hopes upon a hastily cobbled together band of misfits, gallivanting around the kingdom of Uprynenos on a mishap-strewn path to redemption.
Brolo, the half-elf/half-dwarf tags along, deluded by a desire to experience the skull-cracking, knuckle-dusting escapades allegedly undertaken by his absent father, if his drunkenness and sharp tongue doesn't get him killed first.
Far away in the desolate Ánad, a desert far beyond the reaches of the King's Law, Yilonia flees the wrath of her father, the Earl of Stunheath, unaware that his fiery temper should be the least of her concerns.
Set within a double-edged world where stark and brutal events are cut with a wry-humoured absurdity, this opening tale focuses on the painful fusing together of outcasts into a dysfunctional family, bonded by their shared magnetism for misfortune and grief.
My thoughts:
A Reign of Emerald Fire is a wonderful high fantasy debut by Matthew J. Turner.
An entertaining journey about a formed band of misfits that, through suffering, they get even closer and can call themselves a family.
I loved the writing style because it was beautifully and descriptive and not an ounce too much.
Despite the dark nature of the story, the high pace, good number of puns, and humor making you laugh result in such an entertaining page turner.
The world building is developed perfectly, and the world of Uprynenos is so rich to explore.
Not to mention lovable characters, all of them! I enjoyed the chapters from Yilonia the most, although I must confess Brolo is my grumpster soulmate, always complaining 😂😂😂
Naturally, because I enjoyed the story and, of course, it ends on a cliffhanger, you want more answers, so I definitely will dive into book two when it goes out.
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