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Battle for the Throne

(Tales From Falyncia #1)

E.J. Willis

4.35 · Rating details · 17 ratings · 3 reviews

The sword quivers in Alaina's hand. With one final stroke she can slay the gladiator, win back her freedom ... and lose the trust of her people forever.

The Kingdom of Falyncia is caught in a war between a guardian spirit and a powerful demon. Alaina barely escapes with her life, yet she vows to one day claim the throne. When she finally returns home, the enemy has her in ...more

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Published August 19th 2015

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Jun 01, 2019 Deborah O'Carroll rated it really liked it

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3.5 stars, rounding up to 4

I’m always up for a Christian Fantasy novel! This one didn’t quite hit all the marks for me, personally, but I still enjoyed it for the most part. :) It was fast-paced and exciting—sometimes almost too fast-paced, but made for a fairly quick and mostly enjoyable read! There was a lot of action, which was well-written and kept me absorbed. I definitely didn’t want to put the book down! And the romance was really sweet and I loved it. :)

I was quickly drawn into the fanta 3.5 stars, rounding up to 4

I’m always up for a Christian Fantasy novel! This one didn’t quite hit all the marks for me, personally, but I still enjoyed it for the most part. :) It was fast-paced and exciting—sometimes almost too fast-paced, but made for a fairly quick and mostly enjoyable read! There was a lot of action, which was well-written and kept me absorbed. I definitely didn’t want to put the book down! And the romance was really sweet and I loved it. :)

I was quickly drawn into the fantasy setting, with castles and forests and mountains and kingdoms. The “feel” of it was one that I thought was really neat. I especially loved the winged wolf spirit guardians! Sort of like guardian angels, though it’s mainly the heroine who can see them. There’s a bit of a spiritual battle going on between the wolf guardians and the demons. Malachi, the main wolf, was awesome. :D I also thought it was cool that there are giants in the book! Somehow giants don’t seem to be in fantasy as much anymore and I loved seeing them in this, particularly their enigmatic role in which sides they’re on (if anyone’s). And there are mentions of others like dwarves and goblins, and a griffin appeared right at the very end (yesss!), so I’m curious to continue reading this series and see more of this world!

And then there are the characters. I liked our heroine Alaina and her spirit of determination, and wanted her to succeed, though I’m not as much of a warrior-princess-trope fan as some—but anyone who is will love this! I also loved our energetic prince Thaddeus! He was a great character, and I loved his relationship with Alaina. :D Other side characters were interesting (particularly Malachi, as I mentioned), and there was an awesome gladiator character who was my favorite! (Yes, Hugo, you’re awesome.) Also, a couple of the side-villain characters had really interesting arcs, so that was well-done.

The book at times felt like younger-YA in a sense (particularly since it started with a ten-year-old and then skipped to when she was seventeen), but in another sense it . . . wasn’t. It was kind of dark and gruesome, a bit more on the gritty side than I personally enjoy, which seemed slightly at odds with the rest of the fantasy-adventure type feel of the book, but that could just be me. Just be aware the heroine goes through a lot and there’s torture and fantasy-demons and some disturbing scenes. But otherwise it’s great fun.

Overall, for some reason it wasn’t one of my top favorites, but it definitely kept my interest and I loved the world and characters, and I’m definitely curious to read more in this world!

(I received a free ebook copy of this book from the author (thank you!). All opinions are my own.) ...more

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Jan 11, 2018 Shawn Bain rated it really liked it

Battle for the Throne is the first self-published book that I have felt compelled to finish. The story arc is great, and the characters were unique and appealing.

Alaina’s persistence in the face of trouble is the epitome of a strong woman in my mind. She realistically struggles with doubt, but Willis does a great job of not making the overcoming moments cheesy or Alaina into the brash or abrasive strong female type that is so prevalent in culture today.

There are some scenes and dialog that aren ...more

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Dec 28, 2015 Randy rated it really liked it

This is a first novel for E. J. Willis and a terrific start! I found this in the young adult section, but I am in my 60's and enjoyed it from beginning to end! This is the story of a young, exiled princess and her vow to one day claim her throne. It has guardian spirits, demons, giants, and even a love story, so there is something for everyone. This is the first book of a trilogy, and I look forward to the next installment! ...more

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