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Reviewed by Lit Amri for Readers' Favorite
“I crossed his tracks not far outside of Stonehaven, and I followed them out of curiosity, nothing more. By the irregularity of his trail, I imagined he was some foolish city boy caught out in the cold and that he might want some help ... In less than a league, I found him lying face down in the snow.” Retired soldier Kemen Sendoa finds himself serving the kingdom of Erdem again by protecting the fugitive Prince Hakan Ithel, as well as teaching him the art of combat and the values that would make him a good king. However, the task of putting Hakan back on the throne is perilous and doubtful.
The King's Sword (Erdemen Honor, Book 1) by C.J. Brightley is a solid fantasy story free from magical elements and leaning more toward the familiar medieval era. As a fantasy fan, I find this kind of world building a refreshing change once in a while. The narration is not heavy with ‘old world’ intonation and terminology. Told in a first person POV through the protagonist Kemen, it’s easily grasped and straightforward. Brightley’s prose is clear cut yet still has some impressive flair in it. The descriptions of the surroundings and scenes are vivid and filled with geographical details. There are times when this aspect slows down the pace of the plot, but this is merely a minor issue. On the whole, this is a solid start for the series. I look forward to seeing how the story continues.