This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Frank Morin loves good stories in every form. When not writing or trying to keep up with his active family, he's often found hiking, camping, Scuba diving, or enjoying other outdoor activities. For updates on upcoming Petralist stories or his popular Facetakers alternate history fantasy series, check his website: www.frankmorin.org
Reviewed by Janelle Fila for Readers' Favorite
Set in Stone (The Petralist Book 1) by Frank Morin is a young adult fantasy. When armies attack Connor's sleepy little village, he gets caught in the rising conflict. He has a power so strong that both sides want to control it for themselves. They try to win over Connor's loyalties with lies, trickery, bribery and flattery. Connor's friends work to free the village from its current siege. Connor is more interested in trying to discover the truth about both sides so he knows which side to align with. Both sides are claiming to be his ally, but how does he know who to trust? What if he makes the wrong choice and helps the bad guys win? His only hope might come in the form of a giant gamble, to listen and trust in a curse that could destroy them all. But really, what other choice does he have?
This is an enjoyable read full of magic and fighting, nobility and honor. It is about using power for good and knowing who you are fighting for before joining a fight, even if that fight is forced upon you. The world building was done nicely and I enjoyed journeying through this landscape with these characters. I think readers who enjoy fantasy will find this a very interesting and entertaining read and will come away from this story thoroughly happy with the great epic battles, magic, and curses that they endured!
