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Re: Featured Review: Roan: The Tales Of Conor Archer

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Thank you for your thorough review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much. While this isn't my type of book, I can tell that those who like this genre will be fascinated by it due to the excellent writing.
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Post by Ana Revazishvili »

Such a great review, especially fact that you mentioned that the novel includes real history and incorporate cross-cultural legends and lore in a manner that allows the book to be complex and multi-faceted yet easy to follow. Looking forward to read it!
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This appears to be a story that mixes intrigue, mystery, and mysticism with personal self-discovery. It's good to know that the author developed the plot so well that it allows you to connect with the story. However, I was not attracted to the premise of this book, so I will pass on this one; regardless, thank you for this interesting review, it reflects how much you enjoyed it.
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I think I'll give the book a try given that the story is compelling. I have always been curious of the Celtic culture anyway, which is the main character's, Conor's, ancestry. Great review.
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Post by Gabrielle Sigaki »

This book is not a common Urban Fantasy novel, it seems to contain a lot of historical aspects and references, magic and mysticism, the theme of Good versus Evil, great world building, and a lot more. Congrats on BOTD to the author! Thanks for the review!
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I am really excited for this one after reading the review. Looking forward to witness Conor Archer’s journey first-hand. Thank you for the review.
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It seems a lot to ask from a child, be a warrior of light or else. But, that is what makes these stories so much fun to read. I hope there are going to lots of internal conflicts in the characters. Thank you, your review was really encouraging!
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The book doesn't seem like what I would like, but I can tell it's a great book from your review. Well-done!
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While fantasy novels are not my preferred genre, I like that this has powers of adolescents similar to a Stranger Things theme. I love also how the next book is already being written. Congratulations on book of the day!
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This novel seems to be a captivating coming of age story. I love the poetic inclusions that strategically drive the plot and accentuate characters. Thanks for your enlightening review.
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A class campfire story is a fantastic way to get someone interested in reading a book. !!!! This review is fantastic. I love the detail included as well as the reviewers writing style opinion. I have read very little fantasy novels but this review blew me away with the detail and sophisticated wording. I award this review an A+ And am excited to look into the book that is described. Congratulations on the BOTD
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Anyways, I don't think I will consider reading this book. It does not seem interesting.
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From a sampling, this seems like an interesting fantasy story about a teen whose family moves to a rural town Wisconsin, but he finds out that this town has a mystery that combines Christianity, Celtic myths and Native American folklore. It seems like it might be worth a second look. Well done.
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Post by Christine Cariño »

I am not into Urban Fantasy but you did a good job with the book review. I'm intrigued with the character development tho. Thank you for this.
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Post by Rodel Barnachea »

The cover art of the book definitely gives vibes that say the story is of the urban fantasy genre. I must say that I find it impressive that this book won first place for "OUTSTANDING FANTASY 2020 INDEPENDENT AUTHORS NETWORK." Congratulations to the author for BOTD!
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