Review of The Return of the Knights

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A science fantasy, The Return of the Knights (The Dance of Light Book 1) by Gregory Kontaxis, is a great read with its wonderful world building and thorough character development. There is a list of the characters and the story unfolds using dialogue as well as flashbacks. This is the first book in what is planned as a pentology, so if you like it there may be four more in the series. There is an antagonist that is pure evil and the events unfold in ways that will continuously confound and delight the reader! Thank you for the thorough and inviting review!
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Post by mrlefty0706 »

Hi @ Deborah Belanger, I just read your comments on the official review of "The Return of the Knights" and I agree it is a book to read. I really liked the character development, the detailed battles, the description of the evil Walter and the good knight Elliot. I also added this book to my to-read shelf. @Mrlefty0706
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This sounds like such an interesting book and the suspense factor in this is what makes me wanna read this. I'm glad to see that the author didn't make Elliot into this flawless hero bcs i personally connect to characters who are flawed makes them more relatable. Congrats on BOTD.
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The Return of the Knights" by Gregory Kontaxis sounds like an engaging and well-crafted fantasy tale.
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People like Elliot can easily convince people of somenthing. I have no doubt that they will have hard time fighting for the throne, but Elliot will encourage people enough that they might qin the war.
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Walter has never been closer to the crown and finally ending the war that has been destroying Knightdorn. When everything was about to end, when Lovbridge was certain everything was over for him, an unknown hero changed everything.
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I love the cover of this book. It catches my attention quickly. This is a book with a great narrative, and good character construction. full of suspense for whoever managed to win the war for the Knightdorn crown. Congratulations to The Return of the Knights for being today's #BOTD
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Post by Yahya Amir Anwer »

I like and appreciate this well-structured review. The excellent book and catch my interest, prompting me to add it to my bookshelf. A great review. Thanks!
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The review highlights the well-crafted worldbuilding, vivid descriptions, and unique characters, especially the flawed yet resilient protagonist, Elliot. Okeke expresses excitement for future books in the series, commends the lack of predictability, and highly recommends the professionally edited and captivating epic fantasy to lovers of historical fiction.
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Post by Moses musankabala »

Eliot was a determined, courageous and powerful knight who used to conquer evils.. it's a very interesting story I can't wait for the part to be published..
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Post by Priyankan Nayak »

Congratulations on the BOTD. The review provided here is insightful. The book includes maps for a better understanding. The author's descriptive ability is well done. Each scene was described vividly. The book is full of suspense, historical, and epic fantasy. An intriguing book indeed!
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Your review is great! I sampled the first chapter where Elliot meets and kills Hicks and his companions who threatened to kill Elliot unless he took them to women in his village, and I agree with you about Gregory's descriptive ability that makes us feel like spectators of the vivid scenes he creates. This book feels like a top quality read!
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I was captivated by the intricate dance of power and resilience depicted in "The Return of the Knights." Elliot's unconventional heroism and Walter's chilling villainy painted a vivid picture of Knightdorn's struggle for survival.
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Post by Devipriya Rajaram »

Having delved into the initial chapter where Elliot confronts and neutralizes the threat posed by Hicks and his associates, I concur with your assessment of Gregory's exceptional descriptive prowess. His skill in crafting scenes immerses readers as active spectators, lending a top-tier quality to the overall reading experience. It's evident that this book holds substantial promise as a compelling and engaging read.
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Post by Alida Spies »

I love suspense, intrigue and unpredictable events popping out in the storyline. A protagonist who sounds like a normal person, making mistakes and having character flaws, is easy to relate to. Thank you for the insightful review.
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