Review of On the Trail of the Unseen
Posted: 02 Mar 2022, 15:23
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "On the Trail of the Unseen" by Lynne Armstrong-Jones.]
The third book of the On the Trail series sheds more light on the relationships between the characters. Although it is written as a stand-alone novel, I can't help but yearn to read the previous two books to grasp the whole story fully. The author keeps hinting at a previous plot about an evil warlock that seems to bind the characters together.
On the Trail of the Unseen had a slow start to it, thrusting me into the event of a mysterious plague with seemingly no known cure, which got the characters moving for their survival. The plague got the kingdom in shambles, reminiscent of the Covid-19 period. Nico, a retired battle veteran, was eager to leave the city with his family and head north, believed to be plague-free. However, he would have to face the sins of the past and the doubt of the future. The sorcerers were at their wit's end trying to find a cure. They tasked themselves to head north to find out why the north is plague-free and get a cure if possible. Unlikely alliances were made on this journey, which might be the key to the cure.
Lynne Armstrong-Jones' use of multiple viewpoints was well structured and connected. Finding a balance between handling multiple viewpoints while telling a good story was commendable. I couldn't help but admire the author's medieval writing style.
I noticed the author was stingy with giving details of sexual encounters. There were scenes that I could swear that intercourse was imminent. Time after time, the author burst my bubbles with what happened afterward. I was confused between getting mad at her for messing with my head and praising her for keeping the narrative suspenseful. The latter, however, was my final resort.
I liked how magic wasn't the main focus but the human relationships, considering this is a book in the fantasy genre. From watching Xyron hesitate to express his affection and fatherly care towards Giever to Nico's protective family instinct, it was fascinating to read the best and worst of human behavior.
On the Trail of the Unseen was a story I would read again. The allure was sustained as I continued reading due to the suspense, and I couldn't wait to get to the end for closure. I would rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because it was well written and exceptionally edited. I'd look forward to reading the fourth installment, as nothing put me off in this third book in the series.
I would recommend On the Trail of the Unseen to fans of the author's previous two books. Medieval fantasy readers would have a good time with it. However, I'd strongly recommend starting from the first book in the series.
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The third book of the On the Trail series sheds more light on the relationships between the characters. Although it is written as a stand-alone novel, I can't help but yearn to read the previous two books to grasp the whole story fully. The author keeps hinting at a previous plot about an evil warlock that seems to bind the characters together.
On the Trail of the Unseen had a slow start to it, thrusting me into the event of a mysterious plague with seemingly no known cure, which got the characters moving for their survival. The plague got the kingdom in shambles, reminiscent of the Covid-19 period. Nico, a retired battle veteran, was eager to leave the city with his family and head north, believed to be plague-free. However, he would have to face the sins of the past and the doubt of the future. The sorcerers were at their wit's end trying to find a cure. They tasked themselves to head north to find out why the north is plague-free and get a cure if possible. Unlikely alliances were made on this journey, which might be the key to the cure.
Lynne Armstrong-Jones' use of multiple viewpoints was well structured and connected. Finding a balance between handling multiple viewpoints while telling a good story was commendable. I couldn't help but admire the author's medieval writing style.
I noticed the author was stingy with giving details of sexual encounters. There were scenes that I could swear that intercourse was imminent. Time after time, the author burst my bubbles with what happened afterward. I was confused between getting mad at her for messing with my head and praising her for keeping the narrative suspenseful. The latter, however, was my final resort.
I liked how magic wasn't the main focus but the human relationships, considering this is a book in the fantasy genre. From watching Xyron hesitate to express his affection and fatherly care towards Giever to Nico's protective family instinct, it was fascinating to read the best and worst of human behavior.
On the Trail of the Unseen was a story I would read again. The allure was sustained as I continued reading due to the suspense, and I couldn't wait to get to the end for closure. I would rate the book 4 out of 4 stars because it was well written and exceptionally edited. I'd look forward to reading the fourth installment, as nothing put me off in this third book in the series.
I would recommend On the Trail of the Unseen to fans of the author's previous two books. Medieval fantasy readers would have a good time with it. However, I'd strongly recommend starting from the first book in the series.
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On the Trail of the Unseen
View: on Bookshelves