Era Of War (volume 1)

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Description

Ezra is a young boy born with weak Manna, seen as a disability, living in a small forest village near the docks, until his life is completely destroyed when his mother is killed and his sister abducted by the royal guard under the current Grandmaster and leader of Osiris, a nation half split by desert and forest.

He is then taken in by a doctor named Abena, who promises to teach and help him save her as he goes on a journey across the country, hunted by soldiers and powerful figures within the Osirian nobility.

Can he succeed, despite being viewed as weak?

Information

Status: Completed
Year: 2023
Author: Darknyte

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Rating: 3.3/ 5.0
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Community Reviews(2)

Jack0fheartRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
Era of War is an epic fantasy that will take you on an unforgettable journey. It is a story of conflict and war between humans and demons that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Overall score 5/5: This book is a fantastic read that I would highly recommend to any fan of epic fantasy. The story is well written, the characters are engaging, and the world is immersive.
Style score 5/5: The story is well-written, with a good balance of action, suspense, and emotion. The dialogue is natural and engaging, and the pacing is just right. The story keeps you hooked from start to finish.
Story score 5/5: The plot is intriguing and well thought out, with plenty of twists and turns. The conflict between the humans and demons is well developed, and the stakes are high. The story has a great blend of action, drama, and suspense that will keep you engaged from start to finish.
Grammar score 5/5: The writing is excellent, with no grammatical errors or typos to detract from the story.
Character score 5/5: The characters are unique and realistic. They have distinct personalities and motivations, and their actions are consistent with their characters. The only minor issue is that a few of the supporting characters could have been fleshed out a bit more.
All in all, Era of War's characters are well developed and the plot is well crafted. The author has done a great job of creating a world that is both unique and believable. I highly recommend to anyone that enjoys reading fantasy action-adventure stories! ♥
M.G DriverRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I'm reviewing based on the latest edit, of which the author has fixed many of the critical errors I've noted in the last version.
Fair warning that the story has been translated from another language, and as such the conventions may not match what a native english reader would expect.
However, once you get past that, it is a world brimming with intricate lore and details, not to mention the exhilirating fights delivered in short sharp high tension bursts. Well done, author.
Style:
Short sharp narration with snappy dialogue that allows one to get right into the meat of the story. No beating about the bush or deviation or fillers, straight to the pedal action sequences.
The description of scenes are not many, but they are just enough for the reader to visualize for themselves how the battle is going.
Story:
We follow our MC who has his family killed and her sister captured, and left for dead in the forest. However, someone has saved him and began to teach him skills, allowing to survive in this cruel brutal world.
There's a lot to unpack here as the POV swapping seemingly comes and go with no apparent markers. Adding a line or two would be good as well.
Grammar:
The author is not native, neither am I. 5/5
Character:
There are a lot of characters in the novel, which sometimes makes it confusing as to what the scene is and who is talking. The dialogue and the way they speak also sounds eerily similar to each other when read, so it might be hard to pinpoint how the conversation is flowing.
As of this review, there is not much to unpack with regards to the characters. Plenty of stereotypes that work are within this stories, and motivations seem a bit unclear.
Overall, A good progression fantasy with our MC rising from the ashes. The short sharp chapters make this a fairly good binge read if you are able to accept the author's writing style.