Is there anything better than a quiet life? Well, there’s a quiet life surrounded by people you care about, people who love you in return, of course. But Tailyn Vlashich knew nothing of the kind. His parents had died years before, the townspeople stayed well away from the god’s favorite, and his guardian just wanted to be rid of him. That was the setting when Tailyn was again placed on the road to uncertainty, beset by terrifying lixes, and hounded by a harsh trainer it was impossible to please. All he can do is bear up and keep pushing forward in the hopes that his wishes will be granted. As legend has it, somewhere ahead lies the Forest of Desire, a place capable of bringing to life one’s every wish. For example, returning Valia Levor, Tailyn’s betrothed, who was kidnapped. Oh, and does anyone know why Forian Tarn still isn’t back from his trip?
My Opinion: 405 pages, $6.99, Available On Kindle Unlimited
Full disclosure: I received an advanced copy for review. I purchased a copy when it became available.
The fun action packed slice of life adventure continues. The main character (MC) and his group are stranded in enemy territory and have to fight and think their way past deadly obstacles, traps, and monstrous guardians. There's a slight expansion of game mechanics with new potions, but the MCs exploit remains fun.
I had a tiny issue and some other reviews had others. For me, a small recap to remind me who everyone is would have been helpful. It took a little bit to recall who was who. Other reviewers have mentioned that it bugged them that there wasn’t more plot progression. And I can kinda see that. Book 2 feels like an extension of book 1 with most of the story occurring in the same setting as the end of book 1. I will say that there is definitely the completion of a couple questlines, but also setup for other ones. But also recall that this is a slice of life story so it’s going to feel a little random sometimes.
Overall, for me, this was a fun story that kept me up reading late at night to finish.
Score: 7.8 out of 10