With a writing style and turns of
phrase all her own, yet reminiscent of epic fantasy from the days of yore,
Author Jessica McSpadden lulls you into the simple, and, at times, harsh, life
of small village Aspera before plunging you into the depths of chaos. She
welcomes the reader into her richly detailed world on a note of pressing
intrigue and grows that world around vivid, believable, and connectable
characters. Fierce and headstrong Camille throws herself between anyone
and anything that threatens harm to those she loves and seeks to protect.
Camille's snap-to decisions aren't always the wisest and sometimes (usually)
make things harder, but she follows through and keeps her traveling companions
on their toes. Praetorian Rising is a delightfully fun, yet gritty and
dark, fantasy that will have readers curling their toes while their fingers
twitch to turn the page. But in one's haste to reach the climax, pause to
enjoy the scenery, sink into the emotional depths, and don't be surprised if
McSpadden coaxes out a few tears and laughs before she takes your breath away
and leaves you gasping for more!
Praetorian Rising is a fast-paced
must read for fans of Tolkien style fantasy that rides an undercurrent of
tension all the way to the breathtaking end.
(My reader review is available on GoodReads!)
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