Today I need to tell you about an amazing book because it has a Kickstarter running. Until now it was only available via the Kindle Vella format, but it is going to be made available for a wider audience! As I absolutely adored the book, I am very excited to finally be able to recommend it to anyone and everyone!
Summary
Betrayed. Hunted. Left for dead. But not even death itself can keep the last ranger from vengeance.
Leiyn “Firebrand” is no stranger to a fight. A brash ranger of the Titan Wilds, she takes up her bow to ward against the colossal spirit creatures known as titans, ever a threat to the colonies she has sworn to protect.
But no amount of skill can guard against treachery.
When tragedy strikes the rangers’ lodge, Leiyn vows to avenge the fallen. But if she is to succeed, she must embrace a power within her she has long denied.
Power to move mountains and rivers.
Power over life and death.
She did not choose this path, but Leiyn knows her duty. For if she fails, the legacy of the rangers dies with her—and all the Titan Wilds will fall into shadow.
Why I Loved It
The author, J.D.L. Rosell, offered me a review copy, as he saw me asking for books that contained archery in a fantasy group on Facebook. I’m so glad I took him up on the offer, as it’s finally a fantasy book that really scratched my itch for bow and arrows! The archery in here was very realistic and well described, and I can’t even tell you how much I enjoyed that.
Aside from my personal pet topic, I also loved the characters. The main character is a headstrong woman, who grew up hating a certain group of people. She struggles with the prejudice she grew up with, the different opinions she encounters in her training, and new information that comes to light. Her inner turmoil and development was well done, and I really enjoyed spending my time with both her, and her best friend Isla.
We get to meet more characters along the way, and I loved the classical “fantasy quest party” feeling I got. I’m always a sucker for a good friendships and interactions that aren’t just rooted in romance, and Ranger of the Titan Wilds series has plenty of that for me. Along with different character types, cultures, loyalties, distrust and betrayal, it was a good balance.
The worldbuilding was utterly fascinating. I not only loved all the outdoorsy skills (give me more!), but also the magic and wonder in here. We don’t just have magic, but different sorts of creatures, myths, religions and more. The world felt big and deep, and I enjoyed learning more about it. I can’t wait to explore even more in later sequels!
An intriguing plot with a mystery at the heart, well done fight scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat, along with actual high stakes kept me glued to the pages.
There’s a lot of death (of humans and animals alike), so it’s not for the faint of heart. But it’s not an especially gruesome grimdark tale with a lot of gore. It’s just a darker, though mostly classic feeling fantasy.
If you’d like to support this Kickstarter you can do so here. You can also learn about this series and the author’s other works on their website and follow them on Twitter and Facebook!
Jennie Ivins
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