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Creed of Legends
The rumblings of war have begun again. Decades ago, the kingdoms of Kresha forged alliances that tore the continent in two. Now, the heirs of two legendary champions must navigate a fractured world on the brink of chaos and collapse.
Commander Brudais fiercely defends his homeland, all while wrestling with deep hatred for the king he serves. Loya boldly defies tradition by recruiting Dania, a fierce warrior determined to prove her worth on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Eldeva's perilous magicks threaten to tip the scales of war, as the cunning Morvian schemes to dismantle his enemies by destroying their greatest heroes.
As destinies collide and legends rise, the fates of politicians, sorcerers, and warriors weave together in a deadly dance of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal.
Keep your sword close, your wits sharper, and follow your creed-if you want to survive, you'll need all three.
Commander Brudais fiercely defends his homeland, all while wrestling with deep hatred for the king he serves. Loya boldly defies tradition by recruiting Dania, a fierce warrior determined to prove her worth on the battlefield. Meanwhile, Eldeva's perilous magicks threaten to tip the scales of war, as the cunning Morvian schemes to dismantle his enemies by destroying their greatest heroes.
As destinies collide and legends rise, the fates of politicians, sorcerers, and warriors weave together in a deadly dance of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal.
Keep your sword close, your wits sharper, and follow your creed-if you want to survive, you'll need all three.
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Published November 11, 2025
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October 30, 2025
I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley. I went into it open minded and interested. I didn’t know anything about the author or the book other than the blurb.
This is an old fashioned epic fantasy, which I have a definite soft spot for. It’s a multi point of view, politically intricate story that is wide reaching in scope. I appreciated the ambition of the author, and the complexity of the idea. Classic fantasy is harder to come by in a market flooded with “romantasy” offerings. It’s refreshing to read something that is trying for more!
Unfortunately, this was a tough read for me. The style of the writing was challenging. It leaned to telling over showing. There were a surplus of adjectives, and words were often used that did not accurately convey the author’s intended meaning. I had a hard time sinking into the story. It read like an early draft, rather than a finished piece of work. The author also constantly uses male and female to describe people, which I find off putting. For example: “Such a dangerous male, she reminded herself”. It’s awkward and unwieldy, and it’s a personal pet peeve for me as a reader.
I had issues with more than the writing style. The characters are inconsistent and unevenly developed. I couldn’t get a grasp on who they were, which made it hard to care or root for them. The main romantic relationship is a case of insta-lust without a grounding in actual connection. The pacing is also strange. The plot meanders and drags, and then makes sudden leaps without warning which made the story feel forced. The book also runs long. Half of my struggles with the pacing would be solved by cutting a 100 or so pages.
There is more I could mention, but I don’t want to keep harping on about what didn’t work. There’s a book with potential underneath all of that. With a more ruthless edit this could be better than just ok. As is, it was a lackluster and frustrating experience.
This is an old fashioned epic fantasy, which I have a definite soft spot for. It’s a multi point of view, politically intricate story that is wide reaching in scope. I appreciated the ambition of the author, and the complexity of the idea. Classic fantasy is harder to come by in a market flooded with “romantasy” offerings. It’s refreshing to read something that is trying for more!
Unfortunately, this was a tough read for me. The style of the writing was challenging. It leaned to telling over showing. There were a surplus of adjectives, and words were often used that did not accurately convey the author’s intended meaning. I had a hard time sinking into the story. It read like an early draft, rather than a finished piece of work. The author also constantly uses male and female to describe people, which I find off putting. For example: “Such a dangerous male, she reminded herself”. It’s awkward and unwieldy, and it’s a personal pet peeve for me as a reader.
I had issues with more than the writing style. The characters are inconsistent and unevenly developed. I couldn’t get a grasp on who they were, which made it hard to care or root for them. The main romantic relationship is a case of insta-lust without a grounding in actual connection. The pacing is also strange. The plot meanders and drags, and then makes sudden leaps without warning which made the story feel forced. The book also runs long. Half of my struggles with the pacing would be solved by cutting a 100 or so pages.
There is more I could mention, but I don’t want to keep harping on about what didn’t work. There’s a book with potential underneath all of that. With a more ruthless edit this could be better than just ok. As is, it was a lackluster and frustrating experience.
November 17, 2025
Have you ever wondered what exactly it means to be a legend? What about the descendant of a Legend? I have never thought about this much before reading Creed of Legends by A.K. Kubica, now it is something that will roost in my brain for a long time. In this epic fantasy about war, politics, and legends, Brudais and Dania find themselves as pieces on the board of the tyrannical Creetian King and his desire to win at all costs. We also experience the political scheming of Loya, the first female Governor of Creet, Morvian, the leading commander of the opposing Hyglenian army, and Eldeva, a princess of Sycil who has dabbled heavily in magick.
Kubica did such an amazing job at creating a complex story with so many different aspects to it. We have politics, war, romance, comedy, family, grief, tragedy, and magic all intertwined into this powerful story. While the large number of points of view mentioned above in the summary may seem a bit overwhelming, the author did an excellent job at keeping them distinct enough, both in tone and actual story, that there was no difficulty following along. Each character has their own personality and stays true to it throughout the story. I really appreciated that the author kept the maturity of the characters equal to their ages and stations in life. The young princess genuinely seemed to act as one would at her age with the abilities she had. Same for the war hero who had years of battle experience behind him.
As far as the plot itself, Kubica created one that felt as if multiple governments were all trying to push their own agendas. The responses to each other seemed very realistic to what I have read of actual historical politics between warring kingdoms, whether offering a daughter in exchange for allies, or retaliating through espionage and sabotage. Her storytelling was so realistic, and it sucked me in from the very beginning! Even the mysteries surrounding some of the people were so well done that I never knew what was going on until it was revealed in the story. Many times, I was taken by surprise.
Something else I appreciated was that Kubica left so much to explore in this story that the potential for many stories to come is there. In this story, the main issue is closed, but a new one is opened, so that we have the anticipation of more to come. Also, because there are so many characters, the ability to branch off in any direction is available. I truly believe this makes a book so much better when meant to be the first in a series, as the author gives us something to look forward to in the future.
Creed of Legends, book one in the Tales of Fear & Fortitude series by A.K. Kubica, is an epic political and wartime fantasy. It also has aspects of romance and family ties interwoven throughout it. I would recommend it for an adult audience, as there is some cursing as well as quite a bit of violence described. There are also multiple mentions of bedroom activities, including one briefly described open-door scene. If you love epic fantasy, political schemes, and legendary adventures, I highly recommend picking this book up! This is not one that you want to miss out on!
Kubica did such an amazing job at creating a complex story with so many different aspects to it. We have politics, war, romance, comedy, family, grief, tragedy, and magic all intertwined into this powerful story. While the large number of points of view mentioned above in the summary may seem a bit overwhelming, the author did an excellent job at keeping them distinct enough, both in tone and actual story, that there was no difficulty following along. Each character has their own personality and stays true to it throughout the story. I really appreciated that the author kept the maturity of the characters equal to their ages and stations in life. The young princess genuinely seemed to act as one would at her age with the abilities she had. Same for the war hero who had years of battle experience behind him.
As far as the plot itself, Kubica created one that felt as if multiple governments were all trying to push their own agendas. The responses to each other seemed very realistic to what I have read of actual historical politics between warring kingdoms, whether offering a daughter in exchange for allies, or retaliating through espionage and sabotage. Her storytelling was so realistic, and it sucked me in from the very beginning! Even the mysteries surrounding some of the people were so well done that I never knew what was going on until it was revealed in the story. Many times, I was taken by surprise.
Something else I appreciated was that Kubica left so much to explore in this story that the potential for many stories to come is there. In this story, the main issue is closed, but a new one is opened, so that we have the anticipation of more to come. Also, because there are so many characters, the ability to branch off in any direction is available. I truly believe this makes a book so much better when meant to be the first in a series, as the author gives us something to look forward to in the future.
Creed of Legends, book one in the Tales of Fear & Fortitude series by A.K. Kubica, is an epic political and wartime fantasy. It also has aspects of romance and family ties interwoven throughout it. I would recommend it for an adult audience, as there is some cursing as well as quite a bit of violence described. There are also multiple mentions of bedroom activities, including one briefly described open-door scene. If you love epic fantasy, political schemes, and legendary adventures, I highly recommend picking this book up! This is not one that you want to miss out on!
November 9, 2025
Creed of Legends is cleverly constructed and told in a cinematic way. It draws you into a world full of power plays, looming war, and characters who are rarely fully trustworthy. Not black and white, but layered and human, with motives that only become clear much later.
I listened to the audiobook via NetGalley. At first, I had to find my footing: the early chapters each introduce a new character, which made me feel like I kept losing the thread before I’d really grasped it. But as the story progresses, these characters return, their paths begin to cross, and the structure starts to make sense. Once I recognized the names and voices, everything clicked, and the shifting perspectives became one of the story’s strengths.
The world Kubica creates is convincing and vivid. Politics, war, personal ambition; everything interlocks without loose ends. That’s impressively tight for a debut.
The audiobook version genuinely adds value. The narrator gave each character a distinct way of speaking, making them easy to tell apart. It ensured that the many perspectives weren’t confusing, but instead clarifying.
The character-focused chapters also allowed me to truly get inside their heads. You see conflicts and events from vastly different viewpoints, which adds an extra layer to the story.
What I found especially masterful is how the title only fully reveals its meaning toward the end. Where Creed of Legends initially sounds like a strong thematic title, it turns out to be a central concept; one that explains character motivations and is the origin conflicts. That moment when you realize why the story carries this name feels like a lock clicking into place.
The only downside? The ending came too soon. I could have easily listened for several hours more. I wanted to stay in this world, with these people and their complex relationships. I cannot wait for the next installment!
If you enjoy strong worldbuilding, complex characters, political intrigue, and female characters who genuinely have agency and weight in the story, then Creed of Legends is absolutely worth your time.
Not a light fantasy you forget quickly, but one that truly stays with you.
I listened to the audiobook via NetGalley. At first, I had to find my footing: the early chapters each introduce a new character, which made me feel like I kept losing the thread before I’d really grasped it. But as the story progresses, these characters return, their paths begin to cross, and the structure starts to make sense. Once I recognized the names and voices, everything clicked, and the shifting perspectives became one of the story’s strengths.
The world Kubica creates is convincing and vivid. Politics, war, personal ambition; everything interlocks without loose ends. That’s impressively tight for a debut.
The audiobook version genuinely adds value. The narrator gave each character a distinct way of speaking, making them easy to tell apart. It ensured that the many perspectives weren’t confusing, but instead clarifying.
The character-focused chapters also allowed me to truly get inside their heads. You see conflicts and events from vastly different viewpoints, which adds an extra layer to the story.
What I found especially masterful is how the title only fully reveals its meaning toward the end. Where Creed of Legends initially sounds like a strong thematic title, it turns out to be a central concept; one that explains character motivations and is the origin conflicts. That moment when you realize why the story carries this name feels like a lock clicking into place.
The only downside? The ending came too soon. I could have easily listened for several hours more. I wanted to stay in this world, with these people and their complex relationships. I cannot wait for the next installment!
If you enjoy strong worldbuilding, complex characters, political intrigue, and female characters who genuinely have agency and weight in the story, then Creed of Legends is absolutely worth your time.
Not a light fantasy you forget quickly, but one that truly stays with you.
January 7, 2026
Have you ever wondered what exactly it means to be a legend? What about the descendent of a Legend? I have never thought about this much before reading Creed of Legends by A.K. Kubica, now it is something that will roost in my brain for a long time. In this epic fantasy about war, politics, and legends, Brudais and Dania find themselves as pieces on the board of the tyrannical Creetian King and his desire to win at all costs. We also experience the political scheming of Loya, the first female Governor of Creet, Morvian, the leading commander of the opposing Hyglenian army, and Eldeva, a princess of Sycil who has dabbled heavily in magick.
Creed of Legends by A.K. Kubica is an epic political and wartime fantasy. It also has aspects of romance and family interwoven throughout it. I would recommend it for an adult audience as there is some cursing as well as quite a bit of violence described. There are also multiple mentions of bedroom activities including one briefly described open-door scene. If you love epic fantasy, political schemes, and legendary adventures, I highly recommend picking this book up and giving it a chance! This is not one that you want to miss out on!
For the full review, go to Reader Views.
Creed of Legends by A.K. Kubica is an epic political and wartime fantasy. It also has aspects of romance and family interwoven throughout it. I would recommend it for an adult audience as there is some cursing as well as quite a bit of violence described. There are also multiple mentions of bedroom activities including one briefly described open-door scene. If you love epic fantasy, political schemes, and legendary adventures, I highly recommend picking this book up and giving it a chance! This is not one that you want to miss out on!
For the full review, go to Reader Views.
January 14, 2026
Giving this book 3 stars generously as it is a debut.
*This review does not contain spoilers per se, but does talk about plot points which some readers may consider spoilers*
Let me start with the good. I can tell that the author has spent a lot of time and effort building this world and making it their own. I can see that, and as someone who likes their books to be well thought out I loved this. I also really enjoyed the multi POV and the weaving stories and peoples plans being thwarted by other peoples plans. I can see so much promise for this book. If you just want a hasty plot-driven fantasy within a well-established world then this may be the book for you.
For me the biggest issue probably lies in the editing overall; or lack thereof. While all the concept and world was there, tit was not completed.
The Characters. The characters felt wooden and two dimensional at times and the dialogue also didn't feel authentic. I didn't get any real sense of a lot of the characters and their addition seemed unnecessary at times. A lot of the timelines in subsequent chapters didn't line up either. We went from one character A to character B, and in that chapter three days had passed but when we went back to Character A only a few hours had passed.
Wording. The writing itself was fairly plain, bordering on boring at times. Several discussions about the mating of horses? One in which he said he is not planning on mating his horse anytime soon, and then going to spend a whole paragraph going through all the reasons the horse should be mated and soon. I failed to see the relevance of this section. The failure of the editing process to pick up that the verb "donning" was presumably used in place of "wearing" accidentally and that it didn't actually mean the character was getting dressed in public. The fact that the term "turn" was not explained until about 75% of the way through the book as if it was just decided at that point to put it in and control F all previous usages of the word "hour", and yet in the very next chapter the word hour was used instead of turn.
Pacing. This felt all over the place and I found it so difficult to know how much time had passed or have any grasp of the individual storylines as a whole. A lot of the time instead of experiencing an event, it would be relayed back to me after the fact.
Overall feel. As a woman I found that this book had an overall misogynistic air to it, and had assumed for most of the book that it was a male author. Women were seen as lesser characters or referred to by other women as "skirts" or "hens" and the only strong-presenting female character actually basically had the majority of her plans thwarted by other things, and really didn't seem to do much at all. Whilst the other one suddenly became "dangerous" and scary to a military commander after a few months of training. Definitely believable. I also found the near constant use of the terms male and female irritating, particularly when it was a woman referring to others as females. It made me wonder whether there were non-human characters but that wasn't actually clear to me. And at one stage the book referenced "Lowan" people as not being human and I don't think that was clear and perhaps I had missed when people were from there as I had assumed it was just their country of origin. A glossary in addition to the pronunciation guide would have really helped to clear all that up. Then I could also have known what a turn was far earlier. It might also have saved some of the info dumping that I experienced early on in the book, the fact that the POV changed so frequently made this worse as each character was new and then a lot of info dumping happened on top of that.
This book really truly had so much potential, and perhaps I am more of a character-driven reader than I had previously thought and the book fell flat for me in that regard. Regardless, this book could have been SO MUCH BETTER with a little polishing and the author clearly has a lot of potential and a love of stories and world-building.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
*This review does not contain spoilers per se, but does talk about plot points which some readers may consider spoilers*
Let me start with the good. I can tell that the author has spent a lot of time and effort building this world and making it their own. I can see that, and as someone who likes their books to be well thought out I loved this. I also really enjoyed the multi POV and the weaving stories and peoples plans being thwarted by other peoples plans. I can see so much promise for this book. If you just want a hasty plot-driven fantasy within a well-established world then this may be the book for you.
For me the biggest issue probably lies in the editing overall; or lack thereof. While all the concept and world was there, tit was not completed.
The Characters. The characters felt wooden and two dimensional at times and the dialogue also didn't feel authentic. I didn't get any real sense of a lot of the characters and their addition seemed unnecessary at times. A lot of the timelines in subsequent chapters didn't line up either. We went from one character A to character B, and in that chapter three days had passed but when we went back to Character A only a few hours had passed.
Wording. The writing itself was fairly plain, bordering on boring at times. Several discussions about the mating of horses? One in which he said he is not planning on mating his horse anytime soon, and then going to spend a whole paragraph going through all the reasons the horse should be mated and soon. I failed to see the relevance of this section. The failure of the editing process to pick up that the verb "donning" was presumably used in place of "wearing" accidentally and that it didn't actually mean the character was getting dressed in public. The fact that the term "turn" was not explained until about 75% of the way through the book as if it was just decided at that point to put it in and control F all previous usages of the word "hour", and yet in the very next chapter the word hour was used instead of turn.
Pacing. This felt all over the place and I found it so difficult to know how much time had passed or have any grasp of the individual storylines as a whole. A lot of the time instead of experiencing an event, it would be relayed back to me after the fact.
Overall feel. As a woman I found that this book had an overall misogynistic air to it, and had assumed for most of the book that it was a male author. Women were seen as lesser characters or referred to by other women as "skirts" or "hens" and the only strong-presenting female character actually basically had the majority of her plans thwarted by other things, and really didn't seem to do much at all. Whilst the other one suddenly became "dangerous" and scary to a military commander after a few months of training. Definitely believable. I also found the near constant use of the terms male and female irritating, particularly when it was a woman referring to others as females. It made me wonder whether there were non-human characters but that wasn't actually clear to me. And at one stage the book referenced "Lowan" people as not being human and I don't think that was clear and perhaps I had missed when people were from there as I had assumed it was just their country of origin. A glossary in addition to the pronunciation guide would have really helped to clear all that up. Then I could also have known what a turn was far earlier. It might also have saved some of the info dumping that I experienced early on in the book, the fact that the POV changed so frequently made this worse as each character was new and then a lot of info dumping happened on top of that.
This book really truly had so much potential, and perhaps I am more of a character-driven reader than I had previously thought and the book fell flat for me in that regard. Regardless, this book could have been SO MUCH BETTER with a little polishing and the author clearly has a lot of potential and a love of stories and world-building.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 16, 2025
Creed of Legends by A.K. Kubica
July 14, 2025
Reviewed by Diana Coyle
In the book “Creed of Legends” by A.K. Kubica, decades ago the kingdom of Kresha created alliances with certain individuals and as a result, it caused a continent to divide because of the poor choices made. From that time, two men, both with legacies to follow, are at a battle with each other. Nothing will stop them and their hatred for each other is obvious to everyone around them. Tarison, given the title of king at a juvenile age, has developed intense animosity for Brudais, Leifuis and Xenia’s son. As these boys grow and become adults, their hatred has grown deeper as each year passes. To the point that Tarison would do anything to take Brudais’ life, even if it means with his own hands. Brudais, although despising Tarison, defends his homeland serving the king he very much hates and knows wants him dead. But both have legacies they must fulfill. Are they able to achieve their destinies?
A.K. Kubica has masterfully written an epic fantasy adventure tale that is so descriptive, you feel as if you are in the kingdom of Kresha as another resident within the story. As I turned the pages, not only the characters, but the world she created came right off the pages for me to delve into. Considering this is her first novel, this author has a talent that not many can achieve within their first attempted novel, and a detailed novel at that.
One of the points that I really enjoyed about the presentation of this novel was how Kubica dedicated chapters to certain characters. Within those chapters, that dedicated individual was able to tell their story from their point of view and allow readers to see things through their eyes personally. I really enjoyed this approach, not seen done in many novels, and it worked perfectly for this fantasy novel. Readers could immerse themselves more by having each chapter dedicated to an individual, which then added to the storyline as a whole overall.
The characters she created were real people and having the chapters dedicated to them telling their stories allowed me to develop stronger bonds with each one of them, even if they weren’t a favored character of mine like King Tarison. The internal and external battles both Tarison and Brudais experienced with each other throughout the entire novel were believably real to me. These weren’t created cardboard characters I was reading about. On the contrary, they became real human beings that had thoughts, fears and emotions. They truly hated each other and wanted the other to be eliminated in any possible way that could happen.
A.K. Kubica is a fantasy author and poet. She has published several poems over the past fifteen years in anthologies, and even published a book of short stories that has been published this past year. Being a fantasy reading fan herself, Kubica felt that she wanted to create something that readers would enjoy as much as she loved reading herself. This is how this novel was born. Ironically, the author has had many insecurities throughout the years in regard to her not being worthy enough to produce meaningful writing that readers would love. Thankfully, she overcame her insecurities enough to have tried her hand at writing this wonderfully entertaining novel. This is the first book in the Fear and Fortitude series.
If you’re looking for a fantasy book that has a wonderful storyline to follow along with and well-developed characters you invest in getting to know personally, then “Creed of Legends” by A.K. Kubica is one novel you must look into. Well done, Ms. Kubica!
The original review can be found here: https://bestsellersworld.com/2025/07/...
July 14, 2025
Reviewed by Diana Coyle
In the book “Creed of Legends” by A.K. Kubica, decades ago the kingdom of Kresha created alliances with certain individuals and as a result, it caused a continent to divide because of the poor choices made. From that time, two men, both with legacies to follow, are at a battle with each other. Nothing will stop them and their hatred for each other is obvious to everyone around them. Tarison, given the title of king at a juvenile age, has developed intense animosity for Brudais, Leifuis and Xenia’s son. As these boys grow and become adults, their hatred has grown deeper as each year passes. To the point that Tarison would do anything to take Brudais’ life, even if it means with his own hands. Brudais, although despising Tarison, defends his homeland serving the king he very much hates and knows wants him dead. But both have legacies they must fulfill. Are they able to achieve their destinies?
A.K. Kubica has masterfully written an epic fantasy adventure tale that is so descriptive, you feel as if you are in the kingdom of Kresha as another resident within the story. As I turned the pages, not only the characters, but the world she created came right off the pages for me to delve into. Considering this is her first novel, this author has a talent that not many can achieve within their first attempted novel, and a detailed novel at that.
One of the points that I really enjoyed about the presentation of this novel was how Kubica dedicated chapters to certain characters. Within those chapters, that dedicated individual was able to tell their story from their point of view and allow readers to see things through their eyes personally. I really enjoyed this approach, not seen done in many novels, and it worked perfectly for this fantasy novel. Readers could immerse themselves more by having each chapter dedicated to an individual, which then added to the storyline as a whole overall.
The characters she created were real people and having the chapters dedicated to them telling their stories allowed me to develop stronger bonds with each one of them, even if they weren’t a favored character of mine like King Tarison. The internal and external battles both Tarison and Brudais experienced with each other throughout the entire novel were believably real to me. These weren’t created cardboard characters I was reading about. On the contrary, they became real human beings that had thoughts, fears and emotions. They truly hated each other and wanted the other to be eliminated in any possible way that could happen.
A.K. Kubica is a fantasy author and poet. She has published several poems over the past fifteen years in anthologies, and even published a book of short stories that has been published this past year. Being a fantasy reading fan herself, Kubica felt that she wanted to create something that readers would enjoy as much as she loved reading herself. This is how this novel was born. Ironically, the author has had many insecurities throughout the years in regard to her not being worthy enough to produce meaningful writing that readers would love. Thankfully, she overcame her insecurities enough to have tried her hand at writing this wonderfully entertaining novel. This is the first book in the Fear and Fortitude series.
If you’re looking for a fantasy book that has a wonderful storyline to follow along with and well-developed characters you invest in getting to know personally, then “Creed of Legends” by A.K. Kubica is one novel you must look into. Well done, Ms. Kubica!
The original review can be found here: https://bestsellersworld.com/2025/07/...
April 10, 2025
With just her first novel, A.K. Kubica has already proven herself to be a master story-weaver — Creed of Legends is a rich tapestry replete with a cast of complex characters, each highly distinctive and compelling in their own right, their intertwining stories playing out against the backdrop of a fantasy universe most authors with world-building aspirations can only dream of creating themselves.
This book has been decades in the making, and this shines through the most in Kubica’s careful attention to detail of her settings, her political knowledge which drives the central plot of the story, and my favorite of all, her knack for dialogue — the novel’s swordplay exists as much in the clever, quick-witted back-and-forth between characters as it does in the actual narrative. I found so much joy in the funny and light-hearted moments between my favorite characters, but Kubica is also capable of great depth, leaving the story peppered with memorable, heartwarming quotes, and one-liners both chilling and thought-provoking.
Each chapter is told in alternating points-of-view of the six main characters, which was one of my favorite aspects of the novel. This structure made me hungry for more by the end of each chapter, while simultaneously leaving me deeply satiated with each new development that I’d have to look forward to. It kept me engaged for the entirety of the story, which is important for someone without much experience in reading fantasy, as it can be an overwhelming genre.
I’m so excited that there is so much more in store for A.K. Kubica’s Fear & Fortitude series — witnessing it come to fruition and getting to celebrate by reading the final project has been such a privilege and a delight. I love that this has been my first real foray into fantasy and I cannot wait for the next installment!
This book has been decades in the making, and this shines through the most in Kubica’s careful attention to detail of her settings, her political knowledge which drives the central plot of the story, and my favorite of all, her knack for dialogue — the novel’s swordplay exists as much in the clever, quick-witted back-and-forth between characters as it does in the actual narrative. I found so much joy in the funny and light-hearted moments between my favorite characters, but Kubica is also capable of great depth, leaving the story peppered with memorable, heartwarming quotes, and one-liners both chilling and thought-provoking.
Each chapter is told in alternating points-of-view of the six main characters, which was one of my favorite aspects of the novel. This structure made me hungry for more by the end of each chapter, while simultaneously leaving me deeply satiated with each new development that I’d have to look forward to. It kept me engaged for the entirety of the story, which is important for someone without much experience in reading fantasy, as it can be an overwhelming genre.
I’m so excited that there is so much more in store for A.K. Kubica’s Fear & Fortitude series — witnessing it come to fruition and getting to celebrate by reading the final project has been such a privilege and a delight. I love that this has been my first real foray into fantasy and I cannot wait for the next installment!
July 27, 2025
Creed of Legends is one of those rare books that feels both timeless and strikingly fresh. A.K. Kubica has crafted a sweeping epic that brims with tension, emotion, and quiet power. Set in a richly imagined world on the brink of war, the novel blends political intrigue with deeply personal stakes—every decision, every betrayal, every act of defiance ripples outward with devastating consequence.
At its heart is Brudais, a commander shaped by legacy, restraint, and principle, caught in a court where honor is a liability. What makes the story so compelling is not just the scale of the conflict, but how deeply the author understands her characters. Their choices feel earned. Their pain feels real. Even the antagonists are drawn with nuance and psychological insight.
Kubica’s prose is clean and evocative. She doesn’t indulge in excess; instead, every sentence carries weight. The world-building unfolds organically—through ritual, memory, politics, and myth—never overwhelming, always immersive. There is restraint here, and purpose. A slow-burning tension runs beneath the surface, building toward moments of stunning emotional clarity.
This is not a story of clear-cut good versus evil, but of power and consequence, of what happens when institutions rot and individuals must decide what they will stand for—and what they’re willing to sacrifice.
For readers of intelligent fantasy that prizes character, legacy, and moral complexity, Creed of Legends is a must-read. It stayed with me long after I closed the final page.
At its heart is Brudais, a commander shaped by legacy, restraint, and principle, caught in a court where honor is a liability. What makes the story so compelling is not just the scale of the conflict, but how deeply the author understands her characters. Their choices feel earned. Their pain feels real. Even the antagonists are drawn with nuance and psychological insight.
Kubica’s prose is clean and evocative. She doesn’t indulge in excess; instead, every sentence carries weight. The world-building unfolds organically—through ritual, memory, politics, and myth—never overwhelming, always immersive. There is restraint here, and purpose. A slow-burning tension runs beneath the surface, building toward moments of stunning emotional clarity.
This is not a story of clear-cut good versus evil, but of power and consequence, of what happens when institutions rot and individuals must decide what they will stand for—and what they’re willing to sacrifice.
For readers of intelligent fantasy that prizes character, legacy, and moral complexity, Creed of Legends is a must-read. It stayed with me long after I closed the final page.
October 30, 2025
You know you’re in for a good time when the book starts with a map and a pronunciation guide. Creed of Legends wastes no time throwing you into its world—two rival nations, elemental power, and a history so tangled you can almost feel the old grudges bleeding through the pages.
Told through multiple POVs, this story weaves together politics, prophecy, and personal legacy in a way that never feels forced. Every thread connects, every secret has a purpose. Every thread connects, every secret has a purpose. How can I even pick a favourite character when each perspective had me so utterly captivated? Every POV adds something new—another layer of heart, conflict, and truth that deepens the story.
Kubica’s writing feels cinematic—vivid landscapes, intense battles, and moments of quiet reflection all flow together effortlessly. The worldbuilding is detailed without being overwhelming. The elemental magic system, the ancient creeds, and the political undercurrents all blend into something that feels lived-in and believable. There’s history behind every ruin and reason behind every rivalry.
I loved that the action never overshadows the humanity. The quiet moments—hesitation before a fight, doubt in the face of legacy—hit just as hard as the battle scenes. It’s thoughtful fantasy with heart and grit.
There’s something quietly powerful about Creed of Legends. It’s not just another epic fantasy full of swords and storms—it’s about legacy, expectation, and what it means to live in the shadow of greatness.
Thank you NetGalley for my ALC and eARC
Told through multiple POVs, this story weaves together politics, prophecy, and personal legacy in a way that never feels forced. Every thread connects, every secret has a purpose. Every thread connects, every secret has a purpose. How can I even pick a favourite character when each perspective had me so utterly captivated? Every POV adds something new—another layer of heart, conflict, and truth that deepens the story.
Kubica’s writing feels cinematic—vivid landscapes, intense battles, and moments of quiet reflection all flow together effortlessly. The worldbuilding is detailed without being overwhelming. The elemental magic system, the ancient creeds, and the political undercurrents all blend into something that feels lived-in and believable. There’s history behind every ruin and reason behind every rivalry.
I loved that the action never overshadows the humanity. The quiet moments—hesitation before a fight, doubt in the face of legacy—hit just as hard as the battle scenes. It’s thoughtful fantasy with heart and grit.
There’s something quietly powerful about Creed of Legends. It’s not just another epic fantasy full of swords and storms—it’s about legacy, expectation, and what it means to live in the shadow of greatness.
Thank you NetGalley for my ALC and eARC
November 19, 2025
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!
3.5⭐ rounded down for Goodreads. But I want to specify this WASN'T a bad book, I did enjoy it, it just wasn't amazing.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I randomly found it on Netgalley, thought it sounded cool and requested thinking I'd probably get rejected. Loh and behold I got approved, and I'm glad I did!
Creed of Legends follows multiple characters, some on opposite sides of a war from the others. None of them really want war, but they do their best with what they have. I enjoyed some characters more than others. I didn't love Brudais, he was just giving typical broody warrior and there wasn't much more going for him in my opinion. But I did really like Dania, she was fighting an uphill battle from the beginning and cheering for her really carried me through the book.
The plot was fine. I did really want to see who survived the war and came out on top, but it was largely a war plot, which just wasn't the most unique thing in the world. I do think the beginning was a little slow, and I struggled a bit to remember who was who as we jumped between a bunch of the POV characters a lot in the first few chapters. But I still did enjoy following most of the characters through their stories.
Overall this was good, but not great. I'm glad I read it, it was fun, it just wasn't anything super special. I do think for me this unfortunately suffered for being read right after one of my top reads of the year.
3.5⭐ rounded down for Goodreads. But I want to specify this WASN'T a bad book, I did enjoy it, it just wasn't amazing.
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I randomly found it on Netgalley, thought it sounded cool and requested thinking I'd probably get rejected. Loh and behold I got approved, and I'm glad I did!
Creed of Legends follows multiple characters, some on opposite sides of a war from the others. None of them really want war, but they do their best with what they have. I enjoyed some characters more than others. I didn't love Brudais, he was just giving typical broody warrior and there wasn't much more going for him in my opinion. But I did really like Dania, she was fighting an uphill battle from the beginning and cheering for her really carried me through the book.
The plot was fine. I did really want to see who survived the war and came out on top, but it was largely a war plot, which just wasn't the most unique thing in the world. I do think the beginning was a little slow, and I struggled a bit to remember who was who as we jumped between a bunch of the POV characters a lot in the first few chapters. But I still did enjoy following most of the characters through their stories.
Overall this was good, but not great. I'm glad I read it, it was fun, it just wasn't anything super special. I do think for me this unfortunately suffered for being read right after one of my top reads of the year.
November 20, 2025
This was so nostalgic of classic epic fantasies with a bit more emotion and yearning but romance was definitely the sub plot which I prefer. I loved each of the characters and they were developed so well in their respective storylines but were interwoven beautifully.
Multiple POV with action, political intrigue, and plenty of adventure to go around.
Stubborn characters with strong moral compasses. The book almost reads like a movie with cinematic storytelling and I really enjoyed the power I felt from the style of story telling. The author kept the characters' abilities and accomplishments at a level that befit their life experience which I found really refreshing. No seventeen year old main characters with surprise world destroying powers out of the blue here!
This story has war, political schemes, pawns with their own set of objectives, magic, romance, loss, and all the epic tension and drama you want from an epic fantasy. plus some sassy characters with a few fantastic moments of comedic relief. Each POV was distinct and well-developed and it was easy to hop back into another story without feeling lost or getting them mixed up. The story wrapped up a main storyline but left other threads lose for what I hope to be a long continuation of this story because I had so much fun in this world.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and A.K. Kubica for this advance copy!
Multiple POV with action, political intrigue, and plenty of adventure to go around.
Stubborn characters with strong moral compasses. The book almost reads like a movie with cinematic storytelling and I really enjoyed the power I felt from the style of story telling. The author kept the characters' abilities and accomplishments at a level that befit their life experience which I found really refreshing. No seventeen year old main characters with surprise world destroying powers out of the blue here!
This story has war, political schemes, pawns with their own set of objectives, magic, romance, loss, and all the epic tension and drama you want from an epic fantasy. plus some sassy characters with a few fantastic moments of comedic relief. Each POV was distinct and well-developed and it was easy to hop back into another story without feeling lost or getting them mixed up. The story wrapped up a main storyline but left other threads lose for what I hope to be a long continuation of this story because I had so much fun in this world.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and A.K. Kubica for this advance copy!
November 7, 2025
Creed of Legends is one of those books where you can instantly tell the author poured heart, history, and a whole atlas worth of world-building into it. There’s a real sense of scope here. From crumbling kingdoms, tangled loyalties, legends brushing against living characters. The ambition is undeniable, and some moments shine with real cinematic weight.
But for me, this ended up being a “I admire it more than I connect with it” kind of read. The story juggles a lot. Armies, magic, politics, myth. And while that will thrill epic-fantasy loyalists, I sometimes felt like I was watching characters move across a map rather than sinking into their emotional worlds. I kept waiting for that personal spark, that anchor character who pulls you in and refuses to let go. Instead, I found myself appreciating the craft from a distance.
That said, the foundation is strong and the potential for the series is clear. If you love sprawling tales with layered lore and many moving parts, this might hit differently for you. For me, it was a thoughtful detour rather than a journey I felt deeply. But, I’m curious to see how the author grows the world from here.
But for me, this ended up being a “I admire it more than I connect with it” kind of read. The story juggles a lot. Armies, magic, politics, myth. And while that will thrill epic-fantasy loyalists, I sometimes felt like I was watching characters move across a map rather than sinking into their emotional worlds. I kept waiting for that personal spark, that anchor character who pulls you in and refuses to let go. Instead, I found myself appreciating the craft from a distance.
That said, the foundation is strong and the potential for the series is clear. If you love sprawling tales with layered lore and many moving parts, this might hit differently for you. For me, it was a thoughtful detour rather than a journey I felt deeply. But, I’m curious to see how the author grows the world from here.
November 12, 2025
Creed of Legends presents an ambitious and complex world filled with numerous characters, factions, and lore. The scope of the story is impressive, and it’s clear that a great deal of thought went into the worldbuilding. Unfortunately, the execution made it difficult to stay engaged.
The novel relies heavily on info-dumping, with large sections of exposition interrupting the flow of the story. There’s so much background and terminology introduced so quickly that it becomes hard to follow, and even harder to connect with any of the characters. Without a clear emotional anchor, the world’s complexity starts to feel overwhelming rather than immersive.
While the premise has potential, I ultimately wasn’t invested enough to continue and decided to stop around the 30% mark. Readers who enjoy sprawling epics and dense lore might find more to appreciate, but for me, the pacing and lack of character connection made it hard to stay interested.
Thanks to NetGalley for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The novel relies heavily on info-dumping, with large sections of exposition interrupting the flow of the story. There’s so much background and terminology introduced so quickly that it becomes hard to follow, and even harder to connect with any of the characters. Without a clear emotional anchor, the world’s complexity starts to feel overwhelming rather than immersive.
While the premise has potential, I ultimately wasn’t invested enough to continue and decided to stop around the 30% mark. Readers who enjoy sprawling epics and dense lore might find more to appreciate, but for me, the pacing and lack of character connection made it hard to stay interested.
Thanks to NetGalley for the audio ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 17, 2025
Creed of Legends is an original epic fantasy, with an ensemble cast and a sprawling world that it is clear the author invested in. Reminiscent of A Game of Thrones and Malazan Book of the Fallen, I think those who enjoy the latter will like this book.
I found Creed hard to rate, as intellectually there is much that I respect about this book and I persisted through to the end due to the EXCELLENT audio narration. However, the writing style made me ask "so what?" so frequently, I felt like it was more character vignettes being used to illustrate the broader world rather than a book which encourages the reader to invest in the journeys of its characters.
If you prefer character-driven or action-based books I would say give this a miss. However, if you enjoy immense world-building and fantasy detail, then this is right up your alley.
A big thank you to the publisher and author for providing an ALC in return for honest feedback. If you do choose to read this book, I would highly recommend the audio version!
I found Creed hard to rate, as intellectually there is much that I respect about this book and I persisted through to the end due to the EXCELLENT audio narration. However, the writing style made me ask "so what?" so frequently, I felt like it was more character vignettes being used to illustrate the broader world rather than a book which encourages the reader to invest in the journeys of its characters.
If you prefer character-driven or action-based books I would say give this a miss. However, if you enjoy immense world-building and fantasy detail, then this is right up your alley.
A big thank you to the publisher and author for providing an ALC in return for honest feedback. If you do choose to read this book, I would highly recommend the audio version!
December 7, 2025
While Creed of Legends has an interesting premise and clearly a lot of worldbuilding behind it, I struggled with parts of it. The multiple POV structure and large cast made it hard for me to stay anchored in the story, especially in the first half, and I occasionally felt like I was working to keep track of who belonged where and why. The names themselves were also tough to remember, so I often found myself pausing to figure out who a character was and how they connected to everything else. There are strong ideas here with political tension, messy loyalties, dangerous magic, and characters who are all flawed in believable ways, but the execution sometimes felt scattered. The plotlines don’t all get equal depth, and the pacing can be slow as a result. Readers who enjoy sprawling, war-heavy fantasy epics with morally complex characters may connect more than I did. For me, it had potential but didn’t fully land, though the seeds for a bigger series are definitely there.
November 21, 2025
This title is a swords and sorcery type of story, with hints of romance. There is political intrigue mixed in for some plot thickness. Narrator Claire Glover does well voicing the characters, bringing emotion to each.
Kubica has started what could be a good series if developed more thoroughly. Her style brings out several players, but not in what feels a cohesive way. They feel jumbled with each other, mismatched. It is only near the end that they seem to gel. The climax happens just before the actual end of the book and left me scratching my head somewhat.
Three and a half stars is my rating. None of the characters really stood out to me as they all felt not-quite fully formed. Though this is a stand-alone tale, I would read a book two because this author has created a story with potential. My thanks to publisher Twins Swords Press and the author via Netgalley.
Kubica has started what could be a good series if developed more thoroughly. Her style brings out several players, but not in what feels a cohesive way. They feel jumbled with each other, mismatched. It is only near the end that they seem to gel. The climax happens just before the actual end of the book and left me scratching my head somewhat.
Three and a half stars is my rating. None of the characters really stood out to me as they all felt not-quite fully formed. Though this is a stand-alone tale, I would read a book two because this author has created a story with potential. My thanks to publisher Twins Swords Press and the author via Netgalley.
December 2, 2025
2.5 rounded up -- a good book!
REALLY cool cast of characters. I liked the governor character the most. I like the idea of a magic system that has a real cost, I think it's the perfect level of soft worldbuilding. In contrast, the idea of the "legend" status is interesting, but never really explained enough. How do you know when someone has become a legend? It seems like the status is hereditary sometimes (being the child of a legend makes you a legend, or at least part of their legend) and something personally earned at other times. Legends have creeds, cool, that's the title. Everyone has their own creed, cool, that makes sense. Do only legends have creeds? Normal people don't? And we never really hear about what those creeds are or how they differ or how they affect someone's decisions.
Thanks to NetGalley for the free copy, all opinions are my own.
REALLY cool cast of characters. I liked the governor character the most. I like the idea of a magic system that has a real cost, I think it's the perfect level of soft worldbuilding. In contrast, the idea of the "legend" status is interesting, but never really explained enough. How do you know when someone has become a legend? It seems like the status is hereditary sometimes (being the child of a legend makes you a legend, or at least part of their legend) and something personally earned at other times. Legends have creeds, cool, that's the title. Everyone has their own creed, cool, that makes sense. Do only legends have creeds? Normal people don't? And we never really hear about what those creeds are or how they differ or how they affect someone's decisions.
Thanks to NetGalley for the free copy, all opinions are my own.
December 6, 2025
I had a chance to read an ARC of this through Netgalley! I had an enjoyable time reading this book and found myself pretty interested after what happens in this first book.
This book follows multiple POVs in a land with multiple kingdoms during a period of war. I did not find all of the POVs engaging as I didn’t find much reason to be interested in their journey. However there was still some enjoyment in these POVs as there were still developments in the world building and moving the plot forward.
This book has a lot of political scheming and drama that I think is to set up future books. On its own I think it was an enjoyable read but nothing stands out too much.
There is a romance sub-plot that I feel takes up a large portion of the book, but I never bought into 100%. I think it could have been a bit more convincing on how it begins, but I’m curious to see how things play out.
This book follows multiple POVs in a land with multiple kingdoms during a period of war. I did not find all of the POVs engaging as I didn’t find much reason to be interested in their journey. However there was still some enjoyment in these POVs as there were still developments in the world building and moving the plot forward.
This book has a lot of political scheming and drama that I think is to set up future books. On its own I think it was an enjoyable read but nothing stands out too much.
There is a romance sub-plot that I feel takes up a large portion of the book, but I never bought into 100%. I think it could have been a bit more convincing on how it begins, but I’m curious to see how things play out.
November 10, 2025
I listened to the audiobook version of this book, which is my favorite way to immerse myself in the world of fantasy. This book jumped right into the world-building, which was beautifully described and didn't detract from the story. The audio narration was fantastic and made the multiple characters' points of view straightforward to navigate. The book's pace started slowly and was somewhat repetitive (intentionally, but challenging for the reader). The second half of the story was told at a much faster pace, with many different elements coming together. The characters were well described, and I enjoyed the variety of unique characters built into the story; however, the romance missed the mark for me.
Thank you, Twin Sword Press and NetGalley, for the advanced listening copy and the opportunity to listen to the audiobook!
Thank you, Twin Sword Press and NetGalley, for the advanced listening copy and the opportunity to listen to the audiobook!
November 21, 2025
I really appreciated that this is a true epic fantasy those feel so rare these days and you can tell A.K. Kubica poured her whole heart into it. The world building, the battles, the magic, the characters all of that was genuinely well done. The romance stays very much in the subplot lane, which I didn’t mind, and the audiobook narrators were great.
Overall, it’s a solid story, but the pacing ran a little slow for me. I’m still planning to continue the series, because I can definitely see the potential here. I think this will be a five-star read for a lot of people it just didn’t fully hit the mark for me.
Thank you Victory Editing and NetGalley for this complimentary read in exchange for an honest review. ✨
Overall, it’s a solid story, but the pacing ran a little slow for me. I’m still planning to continue the series, because I can definitely see the potential here. I think this will be a five-star read for a lot of people it just didn’t fully hit the mark for me.
Thank you Victory Editing and NetGalley for this complimentary read in exchange for an honest review. ✨
November 26, 2025
WOW. This epic fantasy wasn’t even on my radar, and now I’m wondering how I ever would’ve lived without it. The character work is phenomenal—layered, flawed, and woven into the plot with the kind of finesse that reminded me of a blend between Joe Abercrombie’s grit and John Gwynne’s heart.
The romantic threads and character-driven choices were handled beautifully. Nothing felt overwrought; instead, every emotional beat landed exactly when it needed to—giving me strong Throne of Glass–era SJM vibes in the best way.
Truly, this book reads like a dream collaboration between Gwynne, Maas, and Abercrombie—a perfect storm of epic scale, emotional depth, and razor-sharp storytelling. If this is only book one, then I am all in. Absolute chef’s kiss.
The romantic threads and character-driven choices were handled beautifully. Nothing felt overwrought; instead, every emotional beat landed exactly when it needed to—giving me strong Throne of Glass–era SJM vibes in the best way.
Truly, this book reads like a dream collaboration between Gwynne, Maas, and Abercrombie—a perfect storm of epic scale, emotional depth, and razor-sharp storytelling. If this is only book one, then I am all in. Absolute chef’s kiss.
April 11, 2025
Creed of Legends was epic! The author's use of imagery put me right into the thick of the characters' journeys where I was witness to complex political intrigue, wartime battles, all-encompassing supernatural forces and steamy love scenes. This book seriously had it all! Each character, with their own personal agenda, was woven into a world where no one knows who to trust. The result is a story that transports the reader every time you pick it up to the point where I never wanted to put it down. In fact, I found myself engrossed in that world even when I wasn't reading! The surprising twists and turns kept me guessing and I can't wait to read the sequel!
October 30, 2025
Thank you twin sword press and Netgallery for the opportunity to listen to the audiobook! First off I really enjoyed the narrator, with having to read from so many 3rd person characters, she embraced the characters without over doing it. Next is the plot, there is action, politics, magic, world building and a little romance (but not as in a romantsy). Obviously as the first book of the series there is a lot of background given, world building, and characters it became overwhelming but I think this will be one of the next big epic fantasy series.
I can’t wait to see where the story continues to go and hopefully I get selected for the next audiobook!
I can’t wait to see where the story continues to go and hopefully I get selected for the next audiobook!
December 28, 2025
I was looking for a new type of fantasy epic when I selected Creed of Legends by A.K Kubica. I wanted to a different type of read. I was drawn in by the summary and knew it would be interesting. Despite my hope, the book uses a lot of flowery words and over dramatization. This made listening to the book feel more drawn out. At times I was not always certain as to who was talking or where in the book I was. Despite thinking the book was slow and overdrawn there are some positives. I did like the intense politics, war and romance in the book and would definitely recommend for people that enjoy epics and realism in their fiction. The book has potential, but just was not for me.
November 2, 2025
The Creed of Legends – Audiobook Review
The novel is a multi–point-of-view epic fantasy.
I listened to the audiobook over a few days, but I found the writing style quite challenging, which made it difficult for me to really enjoy the story or immerse myself in the world. The character development also felt lacking, and that made it hard for me to connect with any of the characters.
The narration was good but didn’t particularly stand out, and I sometimes struggled to stay focused while listening.
The novel is a multi–point-of-view epic fantasy.
I listened to the audiobook over a few days, but I found the writing style quite challenging, which made it difficult for me to really enjoy the story or immerse myself in the world. The character development also felt lacking, and that made it hard for me to connect with any of the characters.
The narration was good but didn’t particularly stand out, and I sometimes struggled to stay focused while listening.
November 5, 2025
War is about to erupt in the kingdoms of Kresha. Brudais is a battle scared commander who will meet Dania who wants to save her brother and prove she is as good as any man. Choices must be made to try and reclaim peace or there will be endless bloodshed. This is book one and I look forward to book two.
Very well written and narrated novel (I listened to the audiobook). Great characters in a well paced fantasy novel. There are five main characters and they will need their wits, weapons and personal creed.
Very well written and narrated novel (I listened to the audiobook). Great characters in a well paced fantasy novel. There are five main characters and they will need their wits, weapons and personal creed.
November 13, 2025
Fantasy was the first genre I ever fell in love with as a kid, so of course after reading the description of this book - I had to read it. I was no disappointed, especially because it is multiple POVs. I love seeing the story happen from multiple characters viewpoints, to see their development and choices both in the story and in their minds. It adds that extra layer to the story that keeps your interest. There was a lot of detail in this story, it definitely laid the foundation for an epic fantasy, and I am here for it! Can't wait to see what happens next.
November 5, 2025
A debut with potential. The pacing felt uneven at times, I struggled to connect with the characters, and the romance subplot didn’t quite land for me, but there’s promise in the worldbuilding. The narrator was fine, but nothing about the story or performance really stood out. Overall, it was a fine read—just not one that set itself apart from other fantasy novels.
I received an ALC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review—thank you to the author for the opportunity!
I received an ALC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review—thank you to the author for the opportunity!
December 24, 2025
An epic fantasy that delivers rich world-building, complex characters, and nonstop tension. The fractured alliances, powerful legacies, and clashing destinies create a gripping story filled with loyalty, betrayal, and ambition. Each character brings depth and purpose to the unfolding war, making every battle and choice feel meaningful. A must-read for fans of high-stakes fantasy where legends are forged and survival is never guaranteed.
November 21, 2025
I was a bit confused at the beginning due to all the different perspectives the reader is thrown into, but I liked how they all tied together in the end. Although I don't really know what to make of the end, but that can be expected, since it is the beginning of a series, as far as I know.
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