The 19th Bladesman by S.J. HartlandMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
The 19th Bladesman (Shadow Sword series Book 1) by S. J. Hartland is the author's first book, but don't let that deter you from reading this gem. This is a fantastic fantasy book with sorcery, magic, and a certain darkness. The characters are deep and sometimes hard to relate to, but perhaps that is part of the story building process here. It's hard to know who is a bad guy vs. who is a good character. They are all intriguing however. The names are great as well, Vraymorg, Rozzen, Kaell, among others. Nonetheless the author has built a compelling fantasy world, and pulls you in right from the start. There are a lot of elements here from battles and spies, to mysticism and various secrets. Battles galore, castles, and everything else you can imagine inhabit this complex book. Perhaps a list of characters in the front of the book would be helpful so that the reader could keep track of things would be helpful. Otherwise, a solid entry into the fantasy genre. Highly recommend.
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