Review of Accretion

[Merits Anih]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Accretion" by Eric Miltner.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Runa's life is one of constant motion aboard the ship Shyena, which she calls home along with her parents and brother Amil. Though from Janamudra, her emerging mental powers have marked her as a Praxiat from birth. Runa's mother, a Kasapna, often goes to the people ashore to share the Janamudra ways, and in return, she gains favor from her patrons.

As a Praxiat, Runa a'tah Shyena could read people's thoughts, tell what happened in a person's past when in contact with the person, or say something yet to occur. The Janamudra people did not like this and wanted her out of their flotilla because of the trouble her gift might cause. Distraught, her mother sought the aid of her Esoptrian patron (Zidero), who lives ashore. In exchange for helping her become a proper Praxiat, Zidero asks Runa to help his son with his boat hobby and teach him the Janamudra way. But she has only lived on the flotilla her whole life; will she be able to leave her family and seek this new life? Will she learn the proper way to wield her gifts? Get a copy of Accretion by Eric Miltner to find out.

The book has a good plot, and it is well-developed. From start to finish, I could imagine that I was watching a movie, part pirate and part magical. Honestly, Eric Miltner is a talented writer, and I can't wait to read what he writes next. The book shows the underlying sacrifice that one would make to become who they are meant to be. The sacrifice may be the comfort of a home or something dear to one. I loved this story so much that I couldn't even decide whom to root for or against, nor could I decide my favorite character or least favorite character. Each character is well-developed and has a soft spot accompanying their hard exterior. I had expected Razmus, for instance, to be a strong-headed son, but I was taken by surprise.

I didn't like a few things about the book. First, it did not contain a table of contents, which made navigation quite difficult for me. Second, it's confusing to differentiate the tribes mentioned. I can't determine, for example, if Adanon is an Anvilite or from Stormanvil. There are also many tribes to keep up with, and it was a bit difficult because the names are unfamiliar, and it took me quite a while to get accustomed to them.

The book's good qualities far outweigh the negative, and it is with utmost pleasure that I rate it 5 out of 5 stars. Even with the little difficulty I encountered with the tribe names, I would still choose to read the book over and over. I wish I could have seen more of Amil and known how he took the turn of events. I recommend this book to those who love reading fantasy and sci-fi books and to those who like books with a touch of pirates, mind reading, and magic. The book contains a lot of ship jargon and will be well understood by those familiar with it. If such words as flotilla, dinghy, etc. are familiar to you, then I recommend the book to you.

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[Salome Ogani]

I love that this review praises vivid prose while acknowledging the naming challenges. But Runa's choice-driven coming-of-age journey focused on her talents still sounds riveting and imaginative. The balanced analysis is insightful - the book still seems great.

[Brian Adamss]

I appreciate this review highlighting stunning imagery while acknowledging challenges around tribal names. But Runa's choice-driven coming-of-age talent tale still sounds riveting and imaginative. The balanced perspective is insightful. The book remains enticing.

[Victoria Ukamaka]

This review thoughtfully highlights stunning prose while acknowledging the confusing tribal name con. But Runa's coming-of-age journey still sounds talent-fueled and captivating. I appreciate nuanced reviews like this - the book remains intriguing despite the critique.

[William Wrightmill]

This review makes Accretion sound like an immersive fantasy adventure. I'm intrigued by the imaginative world-building and coming-of-age narrative focused on Runa discovering her powers.

[Richard Thomasalw]

While the confusing tribal names are a downside, the vivid characters and magical pirate vibes still hook my interest. I appreciate the balanced perspective on the pros and cons.

[NetMassimo]

This seems like a novel that requires attention due to the number of tribes and the jargon but it pays off. Also, I see a black hole on the cover with an accretion disk and I'm hooked already! Thank you for your great review!

[Adam Bryce Stern]

An incredible review that got me hooked. From your review the novel has incredible plot and character development but the character names are quite difficult to keep up with. Congrats on a beautiful review.

[Shinshinshin]

The review for "Accretion" by Eric Miltner is overwhelmingly positive, with the reviewer praising the well-developed plot and the author's writing skills. The book is described as a captivating mix of pirates and magic, with characters that are complex and relatable. The only negative points mentioned are the absence of a table of contents and the challenge of keeping up with the various tribes mentioned. However, these minor issues do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the book. The reviewer rates it 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommends it to fans of fantasy, sci-fi, and those who appreciate a blend of pirates, mind reading, and magic.

[Azaz Raja]

Thank you for sharing your detailed review of "Accretion" by Eric Miltner. Your description of the book's engaging plot, well-developed characters, and captivating elements of fantasy and sci-fi make it sound like an exciting read. Your feedback about the lack of a table of contents and the confusion with tribe names adds valuable insight for potential readers. Overall, your enthusiastic recommendation and 5-star rating highlight the book's strengths and its appeal to fans of fantasy and adventure.