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laurajaylive's review
4.0
I love a good hidden-price trope! This book has low magic, but I think that will grow as the saga continues. I enjoyed the main character and his overall struggle within the story. When I think about fantasy, this is what I imagine! Great start to a series!
jennifer_becker's review
3.0
Kingdom of Lies is a classic hero/lost prince tale.
This novel has all the things you’d expect from a good YA fantasy. A hero discovering his past and finding his path while stumbling on the way. A cute romance. And lovable side characters that tie everything together. I do wish the story surprised me more but this is only the beginning of Elijah’s journey and I look forward to seeing how it continues.
If you’re looking for a well-written, classic YA read, you should check this one out!
Highlight: I haven’t read a fantasy novel from only a male POV in a long time. That aspect was definitely refreshing!
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
This novel has all the things you’d expect from a good YA fantasy. A hero discovering his past and finding his path while stumbling on the way. A cute romance. And lovable side characters that tie everything together. I do wish the story surprised me more but this is only the beginning of Elijah’s journey and I look forward to seeing how it continues.
If you’re looking for a well-written, classic YA read, you should check this one out!
Highlight: I haven’t read a fantasy novel from only a male POV in a long time. That aspect was definitely refreshing!
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*
debbieh2109's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. A book for anyone who enjoys magic, hero’s and villains. A real page turner. Really enjoyed all the characters especially Merrick how he was so devoted to protecting Eli. All his companions and how they became friends and stood up for each other . Very thrilling and a lot of twist and turns. Enjoyed it tremendously. Looking forward to the next in series.
briarrose1021's review
5.0
Elijah has been raised by his uncle since he was a small boy, living in a small village where he was worried about nothing but training to win a horse race. But things change when King Roderick sends a messenger asking his uncle Merrick to return to the castle. When they arrive, Elijah begins having headaches, and there are snatches of visions that he can't seem to understand. To complicate matters, there are rumors that the missing prince, heir to the throne, has been found and everyone seems to think it is Prince John, who has come to the castle to court Princess Sienna. As the rumor spreads, the danger mounts, though, as the assassins who murdered the previous king and queen are back to finish off the little prince they missed the last time.
This book grabbed me right from the beginning, and I enjoyed every minute I spend reading it. The story that was woven did a great job of revealing little bits and pieces as they were needed, without overwhelming the reader with lots of excess information. I also liked the interactions between the different characters, as they really helped to round out their personalities. I definitely hope the author finishes the next book in the series soon, because I need to know what happens next!
I had the opportunity recently to listen to the audiobook, and I really enjoyed it. It is narrated by Quentin Hudspeth, who did a wonderful job, enhancing the experience. If you have a chance to listen to the audiobook, I definitely recommend taking it. Hopefully, I'll be able to listen to book 2 as well.
This book grabbed me right from the beginning, and I enjoyed every minute I spend reading it. The story that was woven did a great job of revealing little bits and pieces as they were needed, without overwhelming the reader with lots of excess information. I also liked the interactions between the different characters, as they really helped to round out their personalities. I definitely hope the author finishes the next book in the series soon, because I need to know what happens next!
I had the opportunity recently to listen to the audiobook, and I really enjoyed it. It is narrated by Quentin Hudspeth, who did a wonderful job, enhancing the experience. If you have a chance to listen to the audiobook, I definitely recommend taking it. Hopefully, I'll be able to listen to book 2 as well.
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