Review: Kingfall by David Estes

Blurb:

Warring kingdoms. Ancient blades. Dragonriders and godlings. A growing evil that threatens to destroy the world. Don’t miss the highly anticipated follow up series to the #1 Amazon bestselling saga, The Fatemarked Epic.

Be bright but do not burn. Embrace the darkness but do not live in the shadows.

Infused with magic, shadows and starlight, the powerful godblades were believed to be lost nearly half a millennia ago, when the Godswar ended. Now, however, one has been found by the unlikeliest of wielders: Sampson Gaard, a blind but ambitious prince with something to prove. The only question is whether he controls the blade or the blade him. With an insidious evil lurking in the shadows, the answer may very well determine the fate of all Kingfall.

The Kingfall Histories takes place on a different continent in the same world as The Fatemarked Epic. Fans of The Fatemarked Epic, The Stormlight Archives and Legends of the First Empire will fall in love with the world of Kingfall. Start your 5,000+ page epic adventure today.


Review:

Kingfall by David Estes

I had the book of Kingfall by David Estes on my shelf for a long time, picking it up based on the premise of an epic fantasy series that rivals the worlds of many well known authors. As I began to read this large novel, I could easily see why it is compared to a lot of them. It is epic in scope and it has a lot going on that will thrill the epic fantasy enthusiasts who pick this one up. It follows a number of points of view, each different and interesting in their own way. They are blended in a way that you are able to see each character in a different way as well. This provides a lot of different perspectives on what is going on with the characters, as well as throughout the world. I found myself drawn to the perspective of the blind prince the most, finding it very intriguing and overall a lot twists and turns that made me want to keep reading.

The strength of the novel is definitely the world where the whole story takes place. It is deep, rich, and very beautifully brought to life through the variety of areas that we are able to see. There are a variety of cultures that are also put on display throughout this novel. A variety of kingdoms and creatures are introduced to readers in vibrant and exciting ways, often with a thrilling battle of one type or another. The issue that I had while reading the novel is that it is over-explained. I felt that there was nothing that was left as a question for me as the reader, almost as if I wasn’t trusted to figure out what the author had in mind. The nice thing is that there is no question as to what is happening or what happened to the character, but it pulled me out of the story and I felt that it eliminated the excitement of guessing what could happen as I knew it would be explained in the next few sentences.

Overall, this is a beginning to a tale that is epic in scope with demons, dragons, and wars galore. There are a lot of positives to be taken away and it is very well thought out and planned. This is an epic fantasy story that will be remembered for its epic scenery and epic battles. I encourage those who love that type of story to give this one a chance as it has the chance of becoming a cult favorite of many. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my review. As always, happy reading and Stay Great!!!

 
Jordan Buxton

Jordan, AKA Jord, tries to stay positive in everything that he does. Always having a love for reading, his biggest fear is to not be reading a book. A fan of many genres, he has always found a love for fantasy and Sci Fi from a young age. Loves to support authors and readers alike, he finds joy in sharing his love of books with others. He can be found in the Middle of Nowhere, Idaho with his wife and kids. They are often chasing the dogs around the yard. He is also a fan of basketball, especially the Celtics, video games and movies.

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