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Reviewed by Kris Moger for Readers' Favorite
From a Broken Land by William R. Herr is an epic adventure about a soldier and a princess from opposing countries, drawn together to face an impending disaster. A devastating blight is destroying everything and everyone in its path -- regardless of rank or allegiances. Gidon is commissioned by his superiors to discover the source of the blight, a journey that leads him to a place and a position he never imagined he would be. Meanwhile, Kira is trying to escape an arranged marriage to a brutal man. While this may seem like a typical fantasy story, the way Herr plays the tale out is creative and engrossing.
In From a Broken Land, William R. Herr creates a world that is well-developed and interesting. At first, I wasn't certain I was going to like it as it is very patriarchal, but this actually serves the story well by enhancing Kira's role. She is one of my favourite characters and does not fall into the spoiled princess stereotype. Gidon, too, is appealing and well handled. The author's writing is really good. From a Broken Land is rich with vivid images, well thought-out social and political structures, monsters, magic, mysteries, and intrigue. From a Broken Land is definitely an enjoyable read for those who like fantasies filled with battles, rogues, royalty, minstrels, soldiers, and more.
