Book Review: The Withered King by Ricardo Victoria (Tempest Blades Book 1)

     When Fionn dies he receives The Gift, the ability to heal quickly, among other things. Since then he has been a living legend who has secluded himself away. That is until his longtime friend comes to him with a new case. The Alliance once more needs him when a professor goes missing and there are demons on the loose. Once more he will come face to face with the man who killed his wife, Byron, only he is now stronger than ever. Will Fionn be able to take on this threat or will his daughter, Sam, and new allies become casualties in the upcoming war?

    I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. I have finally been getting through some of the books I received last year and this one happened to be the next on my list. By the time I got to this book I had been reading a lot of fantasy books and was feeling a little burnt out. However, that has yet to stop me from actually reading books that I get. 

    I was pleasantly surprised. Although I was getting burnt out on the genre I enjoyed this book. Once I got my brain out of trying to stereotype everything that was going to happen I liked the story. I liked Gaby at the beginning of the book and she was my favorite character, but when the romance aspect was added in I lost all interest in her and Sam became my favorite. Besides, who doesn't like fox ears and a tail?

    The fact that deities play an active part in this book intrigues me. In most cases gods play a background role or they are just a part of scenery, for lack of a better word. I also can't think of another book where they gain powers when otherwise human (usually) by dying. 50/50 shot of dying permanently or gaining super powers when you die. Not bad odds. This was all around an interesting and new take on fantasy save the world reluctant heroes.

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

Books by this author: 

The Cursed Titans (Tempest Blades Book 2)

The Root of Hope (Tempest Blades Book 4)

Book Review: The Meeting by K. M. Ryan (What If Book 2)

     Kailynn had been with her boyfriend and business partner for the last nine years, but somewhere along the way they stopped acting like a couple and were only business partners. Recently that aspect had also been suffering as he was no longer supportive and just pushed her to put anything out. No matter if she felt it ready or not. Enough was enough. He didn't care about her anymore and she had long since stopped loving him. The only problem is they are business partners so everything must be dissolved. Luckily, her best friend has a new neighbor who is a sexy lawyer and is willing to take her case. Now all she has to do is keep her hands off Chase...

    I received this book as an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. I had read book one in this series a while back and loved it so, of course, I was thrilled to be approached to read this book as well. It took me a while to finish the other book I was reading at the time I received this book, but once I started it I had it read in 3 days. I just haven't been able to find time around Christmas to write the review until now. 

    There are times when you just need a good contemporary romance to sink your teeth into. This was indeed one of those times. I have read way too many fantasy books recently so this was a welcome reprieve. Chase was easily my favorite character in the book. He managed to control himself and wasn't the one who was a jerk like in a lot of romances. I will admit that it felt like disbarring would happen throughout the book and I kept waiting for the shoe to drop. I won't tell you when or if it happens. 

    The writing was great with very few typos in it, which is always a welcome surprise when it comes to indie authors. Chase's background was a bit obvious. I have never been to Montana, but based on all the books I have read the only thing there are horse ranches in small towns. I completely expected the detail about his brother and I low-key love him. I am curious about who star in the next book in the series. Perhaps Jessica, although I don't like her at all and don't know that she deserves a happily ever after. 

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

Books by this author:

The Reunion

Save Me (In the Moment Book 1)

The Confrontation (What If Book 4)

With You at Last (Forget Me Not Book 3)