Half a Lion, the first in a new epic fantasy trilogy, follows the tale of three siblings – the warrior, the worker and the accursed – as they struggle for survival, embrace forbidden magic, and clash for thrones in the shadow of an enemy that threatens to drown their world in blood.
“If wishes were grains of sand, the world will be a desert.”
An impressive debut novel by Fantasy writer Palle E. K. Oswald. Engaging from the first chapter, we are thrown into a very realistic story, of a violent and bloody world between several tribes. Finely written scenes abound in this adventure of vengeance and loyalty.
The author weaves dark tapestry: “The dead paved the land like straw scattered in a storm, blunted swords and broken spears thrown away, along with arrows pinned into the ground.” And we are reminded of the strength one beholds, a well indestructible if chosen.
There are secrets and conversations that should never be overheard, and there are cowards to fear as much as the creatures that dwell in the dark.
“Before the sun is high again, you will be fat with the flesh of traitors. I Promise.”
Who can the reader trust?
I thoroughly enjoyed this tale and therefore award Half a Lion 4.5 stars.
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