The Magical Legacy of the Ryūjin
The book will be available on Amazon starting June 16th! Link to follow!
Details:
Release date: June 16, 2016
Page count (paperback): 641
Formats: eBook, paperback
Author: Stephan Lethaus
Publisher: –
Sequels: Title of Volume 2 not yet known
ISBN: 978-1533272966
Thank you, Stephan, for the advance review copy!
Blurb:
Have you ever tried having a serious conversation with a dragon about the meaning of killing? No?
In the first volume of the fantasy series The Magical Legacy of the Ryūjin, even this is something our unfortunate heroes can’t avoid. In the medieval county of Druidsham, characters as different as they come collide: Rob, the lovable stable boy from Castle Skargness; Mi Lou, the enchanting systems analyst from 2055 Vancouver; and Fuku Riu, a young, headstrong forest dragon from an ancient and noble dragon lineage.
My Opinion:
The author reached out to me through my blog, and I’m really grateful for the review copy!
Cover:
The cover is simple, but still eye-catching. I love the color, and I think it’s perfect as the design for a longer fantasy series.
Writing Style:
Stephan Lethaus writes with detail and suspense. He creates such vivid environments that I could clearly imagine the land and its dragons.
Characters:
At first, I didn’t really connect with Mi Lou — she felt a bit underdeveloped for me. But that changed as the story progressed. By the end, I found her to be a strong and warm character.
I liked Rob from the very beginning. He’s wonderful and likeable — just a normal guy trying to make sense of everything happening around him. He’s not your typical hero, and that’s exactly what I love.
Fuku is simply brilliant. The dragon is a fantastic companion and made me laugh several times. He brings lightness to the story.
The Story:
I found the prologue really exciting, but the first few chapters didn’t grab me as much — they were a bit too detailed and dragged a little. I was also a bit confused at the beginning, but I think that’s intentional 😊.
The longer the story went on, the more I got into it. By the final chapters, I was totally hooked and couldn’t put the book down!
The tension builds well, the scenes are well-crafted and offer great perspective. A lot happens, but the author manages to keep everything clear and well-organized.
Overall, a truly well-done book!
Recommendation:
A must-read for high fantasy fans!
My Verdict:
I’m already looking forward to Volume 2.
My Rating:
9 out of 10 books for The Magical Legacy of the Ryūjin
