Review of The Orbit Stone Saga 1: Emergence
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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Orbit Stone Saga 1: Emergence" by J.L. Daughtrey.]
"The Orbit Stone Saga 1: Emergence" by J.L. Daughtrey is a fantasy novel set in Orbis, a complex world where magic is common and within everyone’s reach. In this magical world, powerful magical stones called Orbit Stones fall from the sky. However, the world is not as good as it could be. It is divided into six nations that maintain a fragile peace. Each nation is made up of beings of different races, and there are tensions between them because they all want the power of the Orbit Stones. Some even wish to rule the whole world.
This is when our story begins. One of the nations, the Azeri, exploited a few random tragic accidents to promote the notion that non-human people are dangerous and savage, aiming to incite a war. They perpetrated genocide and posed a threat to all nations, insisting that they either follow them or confront war. The Paladins, one nation, have consistently functioned in secret to uphold order and justice within the citizens, serving as undercover detectives. Given the seriousness of the threat, the Paladins have risen to the occasion by forming a strong team to face it and prevent a massacre. However, can a single group of people put an end to a massacre and a terrible war? or the Orbis world could be on the brink of the most catastrophic fracture ever.
“Emergence” is the first installment in The Orbit Stone Saga, and I can't wait to read the rest of the books because it got off to a fantastic start.
The story is narrated by a series of characters that help the reader understand the state of the world in the different societies, from the story of Ottix, a strong and courageous fighter who wants to become a Paladin and help people; to Armin, a Jah’kul who finds himself becoming a pack leader after a series of attacks on his people; to Razi, a powerful Paladin who enjoys his duty of keeping bad guys off the streets; to many more. However, even though there are an important number of characters in the story, the author maintains an amazing order and clear divisions of the places and races so that each scene is understood and followed without losing track of the narrative. I like how the author managed to convey the emotions of every character in the story through a simple narrative.
The world-building is amazing. The descriptions of different scenarios, such as underwater cities or life in a pack in the wild, are engaging. The emotional aspects of the story also create a great reading experience, such as the tension surrounding the possibility of war and the political intrigue present in every divided nation.
This book receives a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The author’s portrayal of various societies and the unique religions they create is remarkable, particularly in how closely the story mirrors reality, with politics and struggles for power involved, and because, just like in real life, there are no purely good or evil characters; everyone is complex and struggling with inner fears and issues, even when they appear to be brave leaders or valiant warriors on the outside.
The book was well-edited; I could not find any errors. I dislike nothing about the book. I recommend it to fans of fantasy and action stories. However, due to its sexual content and strong language, it is more suitable for a young adult audience.
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The Orbit Stone Saga 1: Emergence
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"The Orbit Stone Saga 1: Emergence" by J.L. Daughtrey is a fantasy novel set in Orbis, a complex world where magic is common and within everyone’s reach. In this magical world, powerful magical stones called Orbit Stones fall from the sky. However, the world is not as good as it could be. It is divided into six nations that maintain a fragile peace. Each nation is made up of beings of different races, and there are tensions between them because they all want the power of the Orbit Stones. Some even wish to rule the whole world.
This is when our story begins. One of the nations, the Azeri, exploited a few random tragic accidents to promote the notion that non-human people are dangerous and savage, aiming to incite a war. They perpetrated genocide and posed a threat to all nations, insisting that they either follow them or confront war. The Paladins, one nation, have consistently functioned in secret to uphold order and justice within the citizens, serving as undercover detectives. Given the seriousness of the threat, the Paladins have risen to the occasion by forming a strong team to face it and prevent a massacre. However, can a single group of people put an end to a massacre and a terrible war? or the Orbis world could be on the brink of the most catastrophic fracture ever.
“Emergence” is the first installment in The Orbit Stone Saga, and I can't wait to read the rest of the books because it got off to a fantastic start.
The story is narrated by a series of characters that help the reader understand the state of the world in the different societies, from the story of Ottix, a strong and courageous fighter who wants to become a Paladin and help people; to Armin, a Jah’kul who finds himself becoming a pack leader after a series of attacks on his people; to Razi, a powerful Paladin who enjoys his duty of keeping bad guys off the streets; to many more. However, even though there are an important number of characters in the story, the author maintains an amazing order and clear divisions of the places and races so that each scene is understood and followed without losing track of the narrative. I like how the author managed to convey the emotions of every character in the story through a simple narrative.
The world-building is amazing. The descriptions of different scenarios, such as underwater cities or life in a pack in the wild, are engaging. The emotional aspects of the story also create a great reading experience, such as the tension surrounding the possibility of war and the political intrigue present in every divided nation.
This book receives a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The author’s portrayal of various societies and the unique religions they create is remarkable, particularly in how closely the story mirrors reality, with politics and struggles for power involved, and because, just like in real life, there are no purely good or evil characters; everyone is complex and struggling with inner fears and issues, even when they appear to be brave leaders or valiant warriors on the outside.
The book was well-edited; I could not find any errors. I dislike nothing about the book. I recommend it to fans of fantasy and action stories. However, due to its sexual content and strong language, it is more suitable for a young adult audience.
******
The Orbit Stone Saga 1: Emergence
View: on Bookshelves |
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