Official Review: End of the Last Great Kingdom (The Brims...

Hester3 · Post by **Hester3** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:10

Thanks for the review, I have an 11-year-old so the ages of the characters really bother me, but I am sure my son would love it.

Only1Cola · Post by **Only1Cola** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:24

This book sounds intriguing. It’s not quite my favorite genre but I am drawn to the story. The warning about the characters being rather young is duly noted. Thanks for the honest review.

Nuel Ukah · Post by **Nuel Ukah** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:26

The cover page looks persuasive. It reminds me about interesting fantasy books I read while growing up.

ciecheesemeister · Post by **ciecheesemeister** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:29

I chuckled at this sentence: "I typically hate when people describe something as "thing A meets thing B", but really the quickest way to describe End of the Last Great Kingdom is to call it Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones." This really does sound intriguing, although I could really, really, really do without any more sexual assault for "realism's sake." I'm more in the market for sorcerers and sorceresses kicking butt and taking names. However, your review makes the book sound interesting so I will probably check it out.

aolayide · Post by **aolayide** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:31

"End of the Last Great Kingdom (The Brimstone Chronicles Book 1)" by Victor Rose sounds epic and interesting too. I love adventurous stories.

Jordan David · Post by **Chelsy Scherba** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:39

I liked parts of the book, but some of the training sections weren’t as engaging as I might have hoped. I liked the story overall though.

AvidBibliophile · Post by **AvidBibliophile** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:50

I don't often find myself reading titles in the Fantasy genre, but I am intrigued by ancestral magic, the ability to commune with animals, the ability to hear the whispers of plants... But all that has to be tempered with the realities of existence somehow, so the involvement of slavery, racial inequality, violence, and discord makes sense. Interesting that it centers the story around teenage characters. Might have to check it out, thanks for the review!

C-obi · Post by **C-obi** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:52

Fire magic, electrical magic,
the activities of characters too dark. These are very weighty words that are giving me second thoughts about reading the book. Really appreciate the honesty in your review.

Akpome1 · Post by **Akpome1** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:53

Is it true that Death and suffering lie around every corner, and not even the innocent are safe? If this is true, then I cannot read such a book because I am afraid to die.

Post by **Anthony__** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:55

I have read this book. I really like the Leaf character. The book is intriguing, filled with magic and actions
Great review

tristenb · Post by **tristenb** » 19 Sep 2019, 14:55

This sounds interesting, but I have to agree the age of the characters with the the themes presented is a little off putting. Overall though, this seems like an interesting fantasy novel that I might want to read.

Nerea · Post by **Nerea** » 19 Sep 2019, 15:04

Sounds like an incredible story. However, the dark side of the story and the magical aspect stops me from reading the book. I'll pass the book. Sorry.

Herbstlicht · Post by **Herbstlicht** » 19 Sep 2019, 15:17

What a lovely commentary! I'm not a fan of fantasy fiction, but your review makes me think I'd rather like it (and I have yet to read a fantasy book that I don't find overstretched and too detailed).

aacodreanu · Post by **aacodreanu** » 19 Sep 2019, 15:18

This review goes along the lines that I myself identified in the sample I read.
I can understand the reviewer's not leaving the book off hands before it was finished because so did I with the small sample I read.
It is, indeed, throwing youngsters into fights and exploits they should be spared from, and Harry Potter and the Game of Thrones show here and there along the way.
But then, who cares, as long as the book keeps us hooked to it.

Tars · Post by **Tars** » 19 Sep 2019, 15:24

Fantasy! Finally my most preferred genre and the book referred as masterpiece as well!!! New author for me, but I am sure great reviews and so many readers just can't be wrong and lead me astray. Plot does seems promising and I anticipate really good time reading this book.