REVIEWS

HIERATH

 

“...There is no stall out with this story. It is suspenseful. It is the type of book that grabs you and won’t let you put it down until you’re done, even if it means burning some midnight oil.

At first glance, I thought this book was just another romantic novel. I was tempted to lay it down, but was glad I didn’t. It has enough twists and turns to keep you guessing, and even when there is a little bit of predictability, it has enough momentum to carry you over those areas, because even when you think you know what will happen, how and when they happen are a mystery. The author does a good job of holding your attention.”

 

Gracie Lightfoot - Yellow30SciFi

 

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“...Hierath is an intriguing novel for both young adults and avid readers, with interesting characters to carry the ending of the story into the second book in the trilogy by Joanne Hall. An enjoyable fantasy.”

 

Dakota Wind - Rolling Seas Reviews

 

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IN EXILE

 

“...In Exile, the 2nd book in the "New Kingdom Trilogy," is excellent. The story is fluid and moves quickly, but at the same time Ms. Hall does a nice job of allowing you insight into the characters. The character development and the story line are consistent throughout so you don't have to backtrack to figure out what is going on from the first book to this one. Ms. Hall's progression as a writer is ever apparent in this book.

 

I, for one, am looking forward to reading the last book in the Trilogy to see exactly what happens.”

 

Gracie Lightfoot - Yellow30SciFi

 

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“...There is still much to be admired in Hall's new novel, such as the detail that she brings to her imagined world, and the likeability of her characters, and she has gained in the assurance of her writing since publishing Hierath, so that In Exile is a stronger novel than its predecessor. Like Hierath, In Exile is a much more human work than the template fantasies such as Lord of the Rings and perhaps owes more to classical American series such as Fritz Leiber's Lankhmar.”

 

Colin Harvey - Suite 101

 

EAGLE OF THE KINGDOM

 

 

Eagle of the Kingdom is a great finish to the New Kingdom Trilogy.  The characters are memorable and consistent from book to book, so it is easy to dive in and pick up where the last book left off. I stayed up late more than one night to read on. Ms. Hall is a great story teller, and I can only hope she has another book on the horizon.  Even though we only have a 5 star rating, I would it rate it higher than that.

 

Gracie Lightfoot - Yellow30SciFi

 

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