Hello Everyone Destiny's Book Review of The Shadow's Apprentice written K. L. Alexander’s
Destiny’s Review of K. L. Alexander’s “The Shadows’ Apprentice”
Book Review Written by Destiny J. Constantin
*I have received a free copy of the book from Reedsy Discovery in exchange for my honest review.
Brief Review:
An enchanting, thrilling young adult fantasy novel that is full of mystery and adventure with a twist of magic that drives the story's plot.
Story Synopsis:
War is terrible, rebellions are worse, and being on the losing side is a death sentence. Meet Nick, the son of the rebel leader who lost the war. Follow him and his friends as they enter an Empire filled with class systems and Shadow Magic, all while dealing with the consequences of living. Nick may not be the warrior that his father was, but he is an opportunist. And if he has to make it into this new world, he will. He only hopes his parents aren’t rolling in their graves.
“You know what they say, ‘If you can’t beat them…’”
“Join them?” His friend pales.
“Not, quite,” He hisses. “Become their new leader!”
Review:
The Shadows' Apprentice is a unique young adult fantasy novel written by first-time author K. L. Alexander. Alexander loves reading young adult fantasies, epic fantasies, and historical stories and decided to use the inspiration from her favorite authors to create her own magical book. Alexander has created a spellbinding tale that will take your breath away and transport you into the character's universe.
The story begins with a five-year rebellion between the Kingdom of Availa and the Night Emperor, ruler of the Land of Andromendor. The rebels fought against the throne. The Night Emperor defeated the rebel leader Markus in combat, and now everyone is distraught without any leadership or direction. The Andromendor Empire attacked the city, buildings were destroyed, children were sick and hungry, and people ran for their lives. Finally, the empire's flag flies proudly across Availa, replacing the roaring Lion with a black and gold dragon.
The Kingdom of Availa is a monarchy taken over by an Emperor who controls the people, leading to him creating different factions involving children born with a seed of shadow magic. The story's setting is powerful despite the characters fighting for a place in the kingdom. The setting carries some historical touches and reminds me of an era of kings and queens. The story's setting is sensational because of the author's creative ideas, the exquisite writing describing what the characters see, and the mastery of crafting a magical world within a controlled government.
The reader will explore the story through the story's protagonist Nick, a young boy who is strong and brave as the story's narrative is written in the third person. He has a positive outlook on life and sees an opportunity to turn the new world around. Unfortunately, Nick has been through a lot in a short period of time, including losing his parents and uncle. Luckily, he has his best friend, Kaius, and his cousins, Braawen and Lorcan, by his side. But unfortunately, all of them are captured by the Emperor's guards and taken to an undisclosed place where they are held in cells. They are beaten by the guards and are given little food and water. The author's word choice and description are spot on. When I read what Nick and the others are experiencing, I can feel their pain, making me feel emotional. Alexander's writing style is very descriptive, which I love because the author includes many details so the reader can get a clear and complete idea of what is happening in the character's world.
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