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28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Good but another edit would have helped
The story itself is fairly familiar: Prequel showing some recent violent history in which a babe is parked with common people and then the main story starts with the young man being given his birthright and his destiny. There are some very nice bits -- some scenes where the level 1 villain does a good, intelligent job of being bad -- and the characters are alive and...
Published 21 months ago by E. Weatherup

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3.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable read
This seems to be the first works of an author who has a clear plot in their head and wants to put it to paper, but doesn't quite understand the fine arts of writing as well as most authors do when they make their break through. The storyline is interesting enough and has a nice progression. The author also likes to put in comical asides from the main character's point of...
Published 17 months ago by Oliver


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4.0 out of 5 stars a good start, 5 Jun 2013
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This series showed up in the recommended link so started reading without knowing much about it. I was quickly engaged with the story and character, and while I found the writing a bit simple at times, the mix of humour and discovery kept me enjoying the book, and overall I found it quite enjoyable. On to book two!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable, 2 Jun 2013
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It is not a bad story and I will read the next installment but it is not very well written which I found off putting. One minute the story is being told in the first person then half a paragraph later he is telling from someone else's perspective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A new (to me ) fantasy, 30 May 2013
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Margaret Turner "stitch maniac" (Shropshire U.K.) - See all my reviews
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The atmosphere is good and the land and society believable. It has agood plot line and a hero to identify with. I look forward to the next in this series
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5.0 out of 5 stars only gets better, 29 May 2013
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this first book has a great plot and characters that are both beliveable and extraordinary. it does have a few editing rough edges but these are removed in later books and cannot prevent me awarding my first ever five star rating. cant wait for more!
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5.0 out of 5 stars WOW, 29 May 2013
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WOW love it I was hooked from the first page the characters are great and the action is excellent, I have already bought the next book
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4.0 out of 5 stars Light reading, 28 May 2013
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I found The Blacksmiths Son to be an entertaining read without too much unnecessary dialogue. The characters were well described and well placed within the story. The story telling was light with a touch of humour so one did not feel laboured as one read.
I will be reading more of the series and hope to enjoy them as much as the first.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly written, 24 May 2013
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Didn't finish, barely started, so terribly written I wouldn't be able to enjoy it. Tip-always try free sample- i didn't and a waste of money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars At this price you have to read it, 20 May 2013
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John (Gloucester, Glos, GB) - See all my reviews
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I really enjoyed this book. Most book's with reviews like this don't deserve them, so this one was a pleasant surprise. I intend to read the next book now, at this price you almost have to buy it. I liked this book, if you don't then let's see your review, only your opinion counts.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Maternity book 1, 14 May 2013
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Loved it all, sucked me right Into the story and couldn't put it down.

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Love how finally the rape scene is unsuccessful for once!! I find its very distressing when things Like that happen
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4.0 out of 5 stars full of spells dont you know!, 13 May 2013
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a bit same old, but to be honest, have read alot of magic type books of late so i could be a little harsh? Good yarn, solid characters and a nice ending. Would have liked a gory ending but you cant have it all. If you're
just starting to delve into science fiction/fantasy, this is a good starting point. Enjoy because it is really easy to read.
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