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R. K. Lander

Autor(a) de Path of a Novice: The Silvan Book I

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I love a good Elf story and this one was amazing! It made me feel Lord of the Rings and in genera Tolkien vibes! I totally recommend it!

This is a world of elves, human and a few more species I would not like to reveal at the moment. Fel’annár is a half blood elf. He is Silvan from his mother’s side and he is Alpine from his father’s side. Alas, he has none of them in his life. He is growing up with his aunt Amareth at the forest, the land of the Silven and he considers himself a Silven, even though he doesn’t look like one. His dream is to become a warrior, to become a Captain, so, at the right age he aims to become a Novice. On his side he has two friends and the three of them are called “The Company” for they will look after each other and will guard each other’s back. They all share the same dream, but even if they get separated during training or afterwards on their missions, they know that they will find each other again, and so they do.

On his first assignment Fel’annár is accompanied by his mentor, Lieutenant Lainon. His fellow warriors are treating him wrongly, because even if he looks like an Alpine, the tribe that rules their land, he declares himself to be a Silvan, a humble forest person and warrior. The young novice is patient with them and he does as his told, until some day his patience is rewarded. Following his mentor’s and his commanding officer’s advice and orders he learns his job and he becomes better by each passing day. But Fel’annár has a gift that doesn’t take long to reveal itself. His abilities are beyond average and he is so close to the trees that he can listen them. He is a listener.

But he is not only that. He is a son of a king and this truth has been kept from him for his own safety. Now that his reputation spreads and everyone wants to meet The Silvan, as his nickname is, this truth becomes visible to more people. Be it either powerful, or dangerous or even both. He must be protected and so must be his father and they both need to know the truth before it is too late, but at the same time not too early either.

The world building reminds me so much of middle earth and the rules by which Tolkien’s elves lived by. Only in this case we have more magic and more abilities. We even have the two tribes and the racism and differences between them, which brings more into the story. And so is the politics, the story about the main character’s parents and what caused his existence but also what made them be apart. Secrets and society rules have brought happiness and sorrow to the king, his wife and children, to Fel’annár’s mother and finally Fel’annár himself. It’s a mighty and captivating story of a gorgeous and strong elf that sets his path to fulfill his destiny. And I love it!
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GeorgiaKo | Dec 1, 2020 |
Fel’annár is a half-breed elf, one whose appearance is that of the proud Alpine elf even though he has been raised and sees himself as a Silvan. He's proven himself as a warrior in battle, but still is looked down upon by the Alpine elves. At least, until he learns of his true identity. Now, he must come to terms with a past he doesn't want to admit exists, while finding his new role between the two elf factions and coming to terms with himself. And all of this with the threat of a civil war looming over him.

I did not read the first book in this series, which was a mistake. This book takes off where the last one ended and dives right into a complex tale and world. It took me several pages to figure out who the characters were as well as their place in the world around them, and that with quickly changing points of view. In other words, this is not a stand-alone.

Elf and epic fantasy fans are sure to love this book. The world building is extremely well done, allowing the scenes and battles to come to life while keeping the wonderful feel of a rich fantasy world alive. The characters each have their own worries, problems, pasts and agendas. Some are easy to like, others easy to hate, and yet others fall into the gray area. By changing points of view, the layers of intrigue and threats deepen and grab hold. It's hard not to cheer for Fel’annár and feel for him as he tries to find his footing.

The atmosphere of war, power plays and prejudice are strong and convincing. Fel’annár is up against inner battles as well as outer ones, and all the while carries the pride elf fans love. And with the very difficult path he has to follow, it will be interesting to see what happens next.

I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed it so much that I want to leave my honest thoughts.
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tdrecker | May 3, 2018 |

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