Official Review: the Irin Wars by jon Davey

JKO · Post by **JKO** » 17 Dec 2020, 14:28

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "the Irin Wars" by jon Davey.]

4 out of 4 stars

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The Irin Wars: The Sword and Fortress by Jon Davey is the first book in a sci-fi series that explores elements of ancient history. The story begins in Anatolia in 3600 BC, where we first encounter the fallen angels known as the Irin. Their evil ways meant that they were a threat to the clans in Anatolia. With the guidance of the Shamans, the chief priests of the different clans, they were able to defeat the Irin and cast them into the void but not before the fallen angels deceived their women into bearing the Irin's children, the Nephilim.

The story takes us to West London in 2012, where we meet our main character, Jake. How does Jake fit into the story of fallen angels from the beginning of time? Over the years, the Nephilim have taken on the responsibility of completing the Irin's mission of taking their rightful place in heaven, but they have been opposed by the Shamans and their descendants, the Furia. As it turns out, Jake is a Shaman and Nephilim hybrid, and as one of a kind, he has a vital role to play in the war that will decide the future of the world.

The author has created quite a unique world here by exploring elements from the Bible story involving Lucifer being cast out of heaven. There were also dangerous creatures, witches, and intriguing technological advancements included, and throughout the story, it was one suspenseful scene after another, as I was on the edge of my seat and scared for the main character's life since he was relatively new to that supernatural world. I can say that the plot development here was my favorite aspect of the book.

The author expertly narrated the events in a clear manner, avoiding the confusion that could have accompanied the inclusion of many groups and characters. Also, I enjoyed the author's execution of most of the characters in the story. We had the funny and brave Jake and the knowledgeable Donovan, who were my favorite characters, and readers, especially young adults, will find it easy to relate to and learn from them.

Furthermore, The Irin Wars: The Sword and Fortress is an exceptionally well-edited book. I did not find any grammatical or typographical errors while reading, and this added positively to the story that already flowed very well. I cannot think of anything I dislike about this book. That being said, I think that The Irin Wars: The Sword and Fortress deserves the maximum rating of 4 out of 4 stars. Young adults that enjoy sci-fi and fantasy stories will have fun reading this book. The story ends with a twist at the end that boosted my excitement for the second book in the series. I will be looking forward to that!

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NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 23 Dec 2020, 11:18

I hope I'm not too old for this novel as it seems to have some intriguing elements mixing up ancient and modern to start a promising series. Thank you for your great review!

K+SQUARE · Post by **K+SQUARE** » 23 Dec 2020, 16:12

This sounds like a book right up my alley of science fiction books. I've been introduced to the Nephilim by other authors. I think this book would be a great addition to the collection of book about the Nephilim. Excellent review.