Michael Phillip Cash has a knack for creating unique stories. This book is actually three books in one: Schism, Collision, and Risen, which make up The Battle for Darracia series.
Summary
Book I opens with Prince V'sair receiving a lesson from his tutor, he is only interested in wielding a Fireblade, which is a rite of passage in a way.
His mother sends him on a mission with the intention of playing matchmaker for the 19-year-old, this may have saved his life because V'sairs uncle lusts for the throne and is prepared to have everyone in his way killed.
V'sairs only option is to wield the Fireblade and, hopefully, prevent the deaths of those closest to him.
Review
I enjoyed The Battle for Darracia, at first it was a little hard to get into because of the point of view changes, but I eventually grew used to it after learning the names. It has a young adult book feel to it, but it does not seem overly cheesy; nor does the book have too many coincidences that benefit the characters.
My main critique for this novel is that the characters were not developed enough for my tastes, the books were divided up in such a way that they were too short to really allow this. I liked Michael Phillip Cash's descriptions but this book could have benefited from more detail still.
Find it here: The Battle for Darracia
I received the product for free in exchange for my honest review, all opinions are my own.
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