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The fantasy genre is another of my favourites, if not my all-time favourite. I picked this serial fiction from the Hive Book Club/DreemPort Challenge list and immediately skimming the first chapter, Patrick Rothfuss and Brandon Sanderson, came to mind. They are great fantasy genre authors that I admire very much and it's a pleasure to see similar story elements featured in this series.
This fantasy serial fiction comprises fifty-two chapters! Don't worry, they are not overwhelming but very enjoyable and easy to read. I delved into the first chapter immediately and was completely spellbound. Each chapter is engaging and the end always leaves the reader curious about what will happen next. In my opinion, this is one of the best ways to keep your readers' attention and this writer has mastered it well. The transition is smooth and leaves room for no confusion.
With simple yet captivating language, the author pulls in his readers from the very first chapter into the unique world of Doria —a prosperous city embraced by thick woods on all sides where there is fierce competition for the throne. He effectively describes the city's hierarchy, the various occupations of the citizens, and the city's safety measures so much so that I wanted to be in Doria to watch the action unfold.
A particularly interesting element of this fiction is the key characters. According to legend, five people with a special mark on their palms are eligible for the throne. Isn't that cool? At this point (first chapter), the setting and pace are slow with a hint of action building up. I immediately jumped into the second chapter and like I rightly predicted, readers are launched into the action.
The story picks up pace introducing the royals of Doria: King Welrock and Queen Celestia, their two sons, Maltov and Malcolm and a peek into the rivalry between the two. We are also introduced to other characters like Leo, the octogenarian in charge of Doria's granaries, the sons of Doria with the 'D' mark on their palms, the main villain, the ten-feet tall Perisher, and the guardian spirits of the Dorian wood led by Ariton, who is a minion of Perisher. These are the characters I have read about so far and they make up a gripping tale.
I won't create spoilers so everyone can read and enjoy this story as much as I have.
Overall, I commend the writer for a well-done job even though he states in his introduction that he feels the story is not good enough. I disagree! The Legend Of Doria is outstanding. The plot is strong with a detailed mediaeval setting and well-developed characters. Each chapter contains twists that add layers of intrigue and mystery to the story. I'll certainly finish this story to know how it all ends because Malcolm is sneaky and annoying!
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