Today we have a review stop for A World Apart. The Tour is also offering a giveaway to a randomly drawn commenter. (: Lets get to it.
A World Apart
Demetrius makes his first mistake when he lets his best friend Halcyon marry Eleyna, the love of his life, without saying a word. On the day of the wedding, he walks away from the Elencheran town of Dove's Meadow and joins the army.
He makes his second mistake when the pirate Black Iris tricks him into letting dozens of men, women and children die in a fire. Demetrius is imprisoned in grief and disgrace.
But he can atone. The Black Iris is dead. The Ivory Rose has risen to the top of the pirates and is leading brutal raids on the coast. If Demetrius can capture and kill her, he'll win his pardon.
And then Demetrius discovers the Ivory Rose is Eleyna. He must decide which will be his third mistake: losing his last chance at a pardon or destroying the one woman he's ever loved.
My short Review :)
What stuck out: I really like how the focus of the story changed from character to character throughout the beginning of the story. The first few chapters were solely about Demetrius's grandfather up until his son was born. Then the story followed both the grandfather and the father. After Demetrius is born, the story focuses on all three of them. The story then focuses soley on Demetrius throughout his childhood. When he meets Halcyon and Elyna, the story includes them as well. After that the story alternates between Elyna and Demetrius. I really liked the idea of getting to know each of the characters personally.
While this book is incredibly long, it was an enjoyable fantasy set in an interesting new world. (:
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I really love the world building! The characters are also quite interesting, I felt sorry for Demetrius, since he didn't get the woman he wanted(I'am still not finished) and then was sentenced to the Pit.
ReplyDeleteemiliana25(at)web(dot)de
Thanks for commenting Emiliana and for reading.
DeleteI think Demetrius really despised me by the time I had finished the book. I did feel bad about it on occasion :)
Thank you so much for your review, Ryan, and for your support with the tour. I am extremely grateful :)
ReplyDeleteA really great review. Sounds like an awesome story.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting MomJane :)
DeleteI imagine poor Demetrius might be mad at you, not like you did his dad a great serviece, what with Anna. ;)
ReplyDeleteshadowrunner1987 at gmail dot com
Thanks for commenting Ami.
DeleteYes, I don't think any of the characters were overly happy with me by the end. I felt a bit bad. I blame them for making me write their story so soon.
It's a great read! Do you have more books planed?
ReplyDeletelyra.lucky7(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Thank you, Lyra.
DeleteYes, I've just finished the 1st draft if my latest Elenchera book - Ansel's Remorse.
I'm also starting a fourth Elenchera book this year - The Stars Beneath the Parapets
I love discovering new books and authors, thank you for sharing the fantastic excerpt!
ReplyDeleteanzuazura(at)yahoo(dot)de
Thank you for commenting, Lana.
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the excerpt.
Yay, there will be more great books!
ReplyDeletegalaschick78 at gmail dot com
I hope so Gala :)
Deletethis sounds really good; on my TBR list
ReplyDeletevera28546 at yahoo dot com
Thank you, Vera. I hope you enjoy it :)
DeleteBeing forced to kill his former love for his freedom. What a terrible choice to have to make. It sounds like a great story that is worth the length.
ReplyDeletefencingromein at hotmail dot com
Thank you for commenting, Shannon. Yes, it's quite a dilemma for Demetrius. He wasn't happy when I told him what I had in mind :)
DeleteIs the next book by chance about Demetrius's son?
ReplyDeletemoonsurfer123 AT gmail DOT com
Thanks for commenting, Anas.
DeleteNo, the next book is an entirely different story. The Elencheran Chronicles are self-contained tales rather than a series telling one long narrative.
My first book, Fezariu's Epiphany, is in the same world but focuses on different characters entirely.
I found your review very helpful thank you. I actually love long fantasy reads.
ReplyDeletemarypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Thank you for commenting, Mary. I thought it was a great review too. Very kind feedback :)
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