Book Review: The Curse Breaker: Beyond Blackwall by Dylan Silver

     Iro and his father have lived in the wilderness his entire life hunting what they needed for their basic survival. When a member of the temple locates them telling them they should head to the temple because Blackwall was overtaken by the Ourakatai they set off further south, away from the temple and Blackwall. While travelling he and Aelai's hands are cut off by the Ourakatai and his father captured. Iro ends up at the temple and his new life begins with the testy Touzen until Izen takes him to another temple and begins to teach him magic. Iro's grandfather foretold of one who would break the curse plaguing the Ihaldryns that can harness both light and dark magic. Now that time has come and Iro is the only one who doesn't think he's up to the task. 

    I received this eBook from the author in exchange for an honest review. The oddest thing about this story for me was all of the characters are animals, but they fight and talk like humans. Like they walk on their hind legs, battle with swords or magic, hands are referred to as hands instead of paws. At the same time when kisses are given they lick faces, sometimes characters talk others they bark and growl. It was hard to get your head around to say the least. 

    That being said I adored the characters in this book with my favorite being Calem, the rabbit. He was very sassy and a bit of a gossip, but he had the best intentions at heart. I am very curious what he has going on in that basement of his, because I feel it is more than just stock. 

    Although Calem is my favorite all of the characters are easily adored. Izen and Iro are sweet, although Iro has a bit of a temper. Touzen is an ass, but when he cares he shows it. I've already discussed Calem. Then there is Van, the unlikely ally. Each character brings their own positive and negative traits to the table and you can't help but feel things for them. 

    I feel that this story was more focused on inter-personal relations and developing the characters than actually getting into the prophesy, but as this is the first book in a series that is understandable. The main point of this book: Blackwall holding Kynwrothians was handled and that is all you can really ask for. There is plenty more to continue on in the story without feeling jipped on where it ended. 

    This book is available on Amazon for $2.99 by clicking here. This book is available on Kindle Unlimited. 

Books by this author: 

Garden of Thorns (The Curse Breaker Book 2)