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Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 26 Mar 2023, 14:12
by Blessing Odii
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Peril and Splendor" by Caleb Birch.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Peril and Splendor: The Journey to Yragos (Fantasy Mission Book 1) was written by Caleb Birch. A team of warriors has defeated a terrible beast. This beast has tormented the inhabitants of Aegemald for some time. Ramsay was a knight who was the leader of his team of warriors. The warriors had the responsibility of protecting Nashia from any form of intrusion. They had exceptional fighting skills and magical abilities. Ramsay and his team were on a mission to defeat the ant people when they learned Nashia was under attack. Dragons had taken control of Nashia, destroying people and buildings with fire.

In response to these disturbances, a meeting was held to strategize how to defeat these dragons. The warriors have been given a mission to kill the alpha leader of the dragons. This was a mission they must accomplish for peace in Nashia. Ramsay must visit his old master, Galather, before embarking on this adventure. But there's something they must do to succeed.

The ability to tell what to expect from each chapter just by looking at the chapter title is one of the things I value most about this book. Also, how the author draws the reader in is one amazing feature of this book. A section of the narrative where Ramsay and his squad were on the battlefield attempting to slay a beast was the scenario that particularly piqued my interest. In this interesting tale, I love that every intended mission is first registered as a mission at the warriors' guild before the team carries it out. This somehow instigated the warriors to fight and defend Nashia intentionally.

Another fascinating thing about this story is that Ramsay's team was an inclusion of varieties of gifts and magic. The use of these various skills and gifts instigates their constant victories. Also, they share and have a bond that allows them to fight effortlessly. Peakiboon, the talking rabbit who later became part of Ramsay's team, was a very observant and careful rabbit. In a particular scene, the rabbit could use the dragon shackle orb to return Ramsay's memory. The character of Peakiboon added flavor to the whole plot.

The novel was full of engaging scenes from the first chapter. The author is such a proficient writer. The storyline was awesome and great. Their journey to the dragon's heart was the book's most intriguing part. Their encounters and many adventures make this book an intriguing one. Overall, the last part of the tale seems to be the best part.

I found nothing negative about this book. It was an effortless read for me. I didn't find any errors in the book. It was exceptionally well-edited and well-written. Peril and Splendor: The Journey to Yragos (Fantasy Mission Book 1) by Caleb Birch deserves a perfect rating of 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to readers thrilled by adventure stories.

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Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:01
by Ferdinand_Otieno
This is an interesting young adult fantasy fiction novel highlighting adventure, action, danger, leadership, magic, and the hunt for a dangerous dragon. The book is temporarily free on Amazon Kindle and has an inciteful OnlineBookClub review. Congrats on the BOTD selection.

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:16
by Sushan Ekanayake
🛡🐉 'Peril and Splendor: The Journey to Yragos' by Caleb Birch is a breathtaking tale of warriors and dragons, with Ramsay and his squad taking center stage. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A must-read for fantasy and adventure enthusiasts! 📚 Congratulations on being BOTD!

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:17
by Asma Aisha Ansari
The epic fantasy "Peril and Splendor" promises an enthralling adventure with Ramsay, a valiant knight, leading a diverse team of skilled warriors against dragons. The intricate world-building in this novel holds immense appeal for me.

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:21
by tarafarah7
Today's BOTD is a YA fantasy novel filled with action, adventure, and suspense. Although this isn't the one for me, I think some of my older students will enjoy it! I plan to add this to our class book recommendations board. Thank you so much! :-)

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:25
by Umesh Bhatt
While sampling the book I was glued to it and finished chapter-1 in one go. There is a strong flow in the book and the reader simply floats with it. Ramsey and his team is fantastic.
The review is well made. Thanks.

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:33
by Ams Strong
Good review. A bit bland for me. In paragraph three, you set the stage for detailed explanations regarding what piqued your interest but gave very few details. There were too many character names in this review. I think you should have stuck to a few main ones. Otherwise, I enjoyed reading this review.

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:35
by Hazel Mae Bagarinao
The cover and title are amazingly fitting. However, I'm not into stories involving dragons, so I'm going to skip the book. I'm certain it reached to its targeted audience, and they will enjoy Ramsay's adventure. Congratulations to the author on BOTD!

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:47
by Hy Be
Amazing novel with great plot. The story intrigued me from first to last page of the book. There was nothing negative aspects of this book.

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 06:55
by Aan Granados
This YA fantasy novel is full of action and adventure. I am not the target audience for this but I think I could enjoy this. Thanks for your review.

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 07:07
by NetMassimo
Some classic tropes are used of the fantasy genre are used in this young adult novel. I might be too old for this series but this first book seems engaging with its rich storyline based on a diversity of magic gifts skillfully used to develop and adventurous plot. Thank you for your great review!

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 07:08
by Shally Z
This is the first book of a young adult fantasy series and sounds like theres a lot of action. Thanks for the review.

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 07:15
by Rodel Barnachea
I am intrigued by the exceptional fighting skills and magical abilities of Ramsay's team of warriors. I am also interested in learning if they will be able to defeat the dragons that have taken control of Nashia.

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 07:17
by Danny Anderson
Absolutely love how you've highlighted the adventure in this story! Your review perfectly captures the thrilling journey and excitement of this book. It's clear this book is a real gem for adventure enthusiasts. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Re: Review of Peril and Splendor

Posted: 17 Aug 2023, 07:19
by Noorko
I liked the mix of realism elements in this book, it's fun to find that here.