Sometime
ago Lawrence E. Jayaraj was kind enough to give me a copy of Demigods of
Pendilor for an honest review. I started reading it late because of some
commitments but finally, I started reading it and could not put it down. The
plot and story were so addictive. I love a story with a simple good and evil
arc...It transports me back to childhood when my grandmother used to enchant me
with tales of kings, queens, and princesses, complete with formidable beasts
and magical fairies.
Let's delve into the
synopsis of this book. Assyri and Bolara, siblings with starkly different
personalities, find themselves entangled in a tale of power and treachery.
Assyri, a benevolent queen, governs the kingdom with kindness, caring for her
subjects. Her two children inherit her virtues and display humility and
compassion.
In contrast, Bolara,
fueled by ruthlessness, is accompanied by his formidable wife, a powerful
witch. Their offspring mirror their parents' cruelty, fostering a hostile
family dynamic. Amidst this familial discord, a bitter rivalry unfolds. Bolara
and his wife harbor jealousy towards Assyri, harboring ambitions to seize the
throne.
Employing cunning
schemes, Bolara and his wife successfully overthrow Assyri, plunging her and
her children into a precarious situation. Forced to flee Pendilor, Assyri, and
her offspring must now navigate a challenging journey to survive and acquire
the strength needed to reclaim their kingdom. The overarching goal is to
return, undo Bolara's misdeeds, and restore justice to the realm.
Genre
High Fantasy
My Rating
Overall: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
Plot: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
Characters: ★★★★ |4 Stars
Writing: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
Ending: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
Fun: ★★★★ | 4 Stars
My Review
In the start, the
story did not pick my interest. But I know every fantasy book is like that. You
don't know what is happening until you complete the first half. After first
half was amazing when Arteo and her sister are now working toward claiming
their home back. So, to be concise
this book is awesome if you are into high fantasy.
The Best part:
I love the plot line
where Arteo is lost and.....I cannot spoil it for you but this is just amazing,
I was absolutely invested in his storyline. It reminds me of the story of Roop
and Basant. If you are from the subcontinent you will know exactly what I am
talking about. This story is like a Fable here.
Best Character
Assyri, Arteo,
Preeya
Worst Character
Bolara and co.(his
whole family is the worst), General Thamios
Do I Recommend it?
YESS!!!!
If you are a high
fantasy lover!!
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