Official Review: A Wizards Golden Stone by John Pointer
Posted: 14 Feb 2021, 16:18
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Wizards Golden Stone" by John Pointer.]
Only those with magical powers can determine the direction of events in a world of monsters, magic, and mystical realms. In A Wizards Golden Stone; The Kingdom of Chthonic Adventure by John E. Pointer, the fate of a kingdom indeed rests on the hands of a few talented wizards.
In the book, the Chthonic kingdom was a civilized kingdom, and the saviors comprised only of a team of young boys and girls. Would the destiny of an entire kingdom rest on the shoulders of a young wizard who is just mastering his newly found abilities? What can a young boy and his friends, who only wanted to help a beloved elder do to change the state of things?
With the plot taking place in a conservative village setting, this book was hugely underwhelming. The presentation left me a little bland and uninspired for all the promise this story had to offer, compared to how other hero stories were usually supercharged. The book contained some images, which made the scenes fascinating, but it wasn't gripping enough.
I like Jess most of all the characters. He was a true brother, partner, and supporter to John throughout the journey. Whenever John seems like losing others' support, Jess is quick to step in and put everyone back on track. He was the guy the rest of the team looked up to, even when they became unsure about John's assertions. My favorite scene was the dragon battle undertaken by Mr. Huffy, Louise, and Tonk. It was interesting seeing them take on five dragons and coming out victoriously.
What I disliked most about the book was the quality of the magic employed. For a fantasy book, the magic system was poorly designed. I was not convinced with the incantations and the ease with which anyone can have access to magical powers. John sounded too self-assured for someone who just came into power. His attempts at instilling confidence in others were hollow. Besides that, there were obvious holes in the story, like how space-time travel took them right into the earth's crust.
I am rating this book 3 out of 4 stars because it did not personify what a fantastic novel should portray. The book appears to be poorly edited, as I found few grammatical errors while reading. This book requires another round of editing, as I felt the author rushed the editing process a bit. Therefore, I recommend the book to lovers of magic, fantasy, and adventurous novels.
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A Wizards Golden Stone
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
Only those with magical powers can determine the direction of events in a world of monsters, magic, and mystical realms. In A Wizards Golden Stone; The Kingdom of Chthonic Adventure by John E. Pointer, the fate of a kingdom indeed rests on the hands of a few talented wizards.
In the book, the Chthonic kingdom was a civilized kingdom, and the saviors comprised only of a team of young boys and girls. Would the destiny of an entire kingdom rest on the shoulders of a young wizard who is just mastering his newly found abilities? What can a young boy and his friends, who only wanted to help a beloved elder do to change the state of things?
With the plot taking place in a conservative village setting, this book was hugely underwhelming. The presentation left me a little bland and uninspired for all the promise this story had to offer, compared to how other hero stories were usually supercharged. The book contained some images, which made the scenes fascinating, but it wasn't gripping enough.
I like Jess most of all the characters. He was a true brother, partner, and supporter to John throughout the journey. Whenever John seems like losing others' support, Jess is quick to step in and put everyone back on track. He was the guy the rest of the team looked up to, even when they became unsure about John's assertions. My favorite scene was the dragon battle undertaken by Mr. Huffy, Louise, and Tonk. It was interesting seeing them take on five dragons and coming out victoriously.
What I disliked most about the book was the quality of the magic employed. For a fantasy book, the magic system was poorly designed. I was not convinced with the incantations and the ease with which anyone can have access to magical powers. John sounded too self-assured for someone who just came into power. His attempts at instilling confidence in others were hollow. Besides that, there were obvious holes in the story, like how space-time travel took them right into the earth's crust.
I am rating this book 3 out of 4 stars because it did not personify what a fantastic novel should portray. The book appears to be poorly edited, as I found few grammatical errors while reading. This book requires another round of editing, as I felt the author rushed the editing process a bit. Therefore, I recommend the book to lovers of magic, fantasy, and adventurous novels.
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A Wizards Golden Stone
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
