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Warriors of Understone

B.K. Bass (Goodreads Author)

4.64 · Rating details · 11 ratings · 8 reviews

Durgan must struggle to overcome not only his common birth but also the prejudices of a stagnant and isolated society to become one of the warriors of Understone. The sprawling dwarven city lies deep beneath the mountains, at the heart of a kingdom that has not changed its ways in centuries. Plagued by threats both within and without, life is a constant struggle to survive ...more

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Published February 22nd 2019 by Kyanite Publishing LLC

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Mar 19, 2019 M.E. II rated it it was amazing

Epic feel in a novella
Warriors of Understone is an excellent new novella crafted by the skilled hand of B.K. Bass. I was immediately immersed into the detailed society and caught up within the caste structure and setting completely. Each character spoke with their own unique voice and pursued a grounded agenda. Their interactions wove seamlessly into a rich tapestry of visceral reality. Everything had a real and immediate feel to it. The story carried me along at a breathless pace, building up t ...more

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Sep 15, 2019 Tiffany Young rated it really liked it

This book was amazing and I would recommend it to anyone. There were a few formatting issues but not enough to make me stop reading. Durgan had a heart of gold and struggled with self doubt. But the way his confidence rose in the end was amazing.

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Feb 22, 2019 Crystal Kirkham rated it it was amazing

I wasn’t sure what to expect of this story when I got it. The previous work I’ve read and enjoyed by B.K. Bass, Night Shift, was set in a strikingly different futuristic world. As much as I love fantasy and hold it dear, my tastes in reading tend more towards contemporary and science fiction. I’ve always been picky when it comes to high fantasy and it takes two things to make me fall fully in love with a high-fantasy story: a richly developed world and intriguing characters that drive the plot I wasn’t sure what to expect of this story when I got it. The previous work I’ve read and enjoyed by B.K. Bass, Night Shift, was set in a strikingly different futuristic world. As much as I love fantasy and hold it dear, my tastes in reading tend more towards contemporary and science fiction. I’ve always been picky when it comes to high fantasy and it takes two things to make me fall fully in love with a high-fantasy story: a richly developed world and intriguing characters that drive the plot forward.

Warriors of Understone does not fail to deliver on either of these aspects in great quantity.

I was enthralled by the world that B.K. Bass created in this novella. From the history of this dwarven world to the intricate rules of the society within, B.K. created a delightfully rich and wonderful world in which to set this story. Every mention made of this world is expertly woven into the story. Though slowly revealed, you are never left “in the dust” about anything.

I really could go on about the beautifully wrought tapestry that not only provides a stunning background to an already good story but is a large part of this tale itself. I cannot say enough about the world building skills displayed here nor how expertly B.K. Bass is at painting a picture for the reader with few words. It makes me want to know more, past this story, because this is a world that I could easily lose myself in. Although I shouldn’t be left wanting in this regard since Warriors of Understone is the first of a series.

Of course, no matter beautiful and expertly wrought any world is, the plot and characters must equally reflect such attention. I found characters here that were beautifully developed and made real. B.K. created a sympathetic protagonist right from the start. He made you not only understand what was at stake but why you should even care in a very short amount of time. But he doesn’t leave it there, as the story develops in this wonderfully character-driven plotline, you learn that what is at stake is more than you ever imagined.

In the end, you’re not disappointed as B.K. Bass brought the story to a wonderful conclusion.

My biggest critique? I wanted more. I wish it wasn’t a novella so that I could have stayed in that world and with those characters longer than I did. Unfortunately, I will have to wait for the next book in this series to be able to dive back in. ...more

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Sep 05, 2019 Eric Lahti rated it it was amazing

What B.K. Bass gives us in Warriors of Understone is character-driven fiction that uses the fictional world and all its nuances as a jumping-off point for the actual meat of the story. And the story, for all its fantastical elements, is a very human story about very human things. That’s what makes it special and, arguably, what makes any fantasy story magical: Less time spent describing a feast from a thousand years ago and more time focusing on motivation.

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Mar 21, 2019 Aisha Tritle rated it it was amazing

WOW.
After the dramatis personae and breakdown of dwarven pronouns in the beginning, I knew I was going to enjoy it - but I didn’t know I was going to enjoy it THIS much. I loved it.
The world was masterfully developed. The characters were colorful. The writing style is beautiful - and at times, reminiscent of the George MacDonald fantasy novels I loved growing up.
Very excited to read more in this series.

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Mar 14, 2019 Michael Nadeau rated it it was amazing

This book takes you deep into a setting rife with tradition and the stuffy winds of change. The culture is done well and the flavor it is written in is fresh. If you like fantasy at all you will love this book!

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Jun 19, 2019 Janet Forbes rated it really liked it

A fun, fast-paced book about social change in a traditional dwarves kingdom! If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying read then this is for you!

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Jul 02, 2019 Kati Felix rated it it was amazing

I devoured this in one sitting! B. K. Bass has woven a fantastic tale of a Dwarven society split by caste and social problems. I thoroughly enjoyed getting into the mind of Durgan and seeing the culture through his eyes. The conflicts, both between the characters themselves and with the society, felt authentic and tense. It goes without saying that the worldbuilding is also excellent. Dwarves aren't a typical choice as the subject of a fantasy work, let alone their inner workings and conflicts. ...more

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B.K. is an author of science fiction, fantasy, and horror inspired by the pulp fiction magazines of the early 20th century and classic speculative fiction. He is a student of history with a particular focus on the ancient, classical, and medieval eras. He has a lifetime of experience with a specialization in business management and human relations and also served in the U.S. Army.

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