Siege of Talonrend by Stuart ThamanMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
The goblins are coming! The goblins are coming! Ok, so, that line was never put into this book, but it definitely could have been. Siege of Talonrend is an exciting tale of missing kings, fantastic magical weapons, evil plans, and massive attacking armies.
If you're a fan of fantasy fiction (and who isn't?) this first installment in The Goblin Wars series is for you. Once I started reading it, I finished it in an extended reading sprint. My favorite character is Gideon. He's a mighty warrior who has a magic sword that gives him amazing fighting abilities, with one minor caveat: if he draws it and doesn't kill something that has a soul the sword can feed on, the magic within the weapon will eventually kill its wielder. If you want to find out more, you'll have to read the book, as no spoiler of plotlines am I!
I thought the author's storytelling abilities were spot on, and I completely lost track of time while I was reading this one. The battle scenes are epic, the characters came to life, and I even found myself liking a few of the main goblins. We're supposed to just hate goblins from the get go, right? Well, I thought so, too, until I was introduced to Vorst and Gravlox. The more I got to know them, the more I really didn't want them to die before the story ended.
Stuart Thaman has crafted a great tale of fantasy within the pages of Siege of Talonrend, and made me want to find out more about what happens after the goblin attacks on the city. Well played, Mr. Thaman. Well played, indeed.
Until next time, stay safe, and above all, be true to yourself.
That Aaron Guy
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