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The Lost Aeden #1
Tournament of the Lost
In a world shaped like a ring and scarred by forgotten wars, the Tournament of the Lost has returned.
Once thought impossible, the tournament draws tens of thousands into a journey across the kingdoms of Aeden—through lands divided by faith, magic, empire, and memory. Few understand its rules. Fewer still understand its purpose.
Among the chosen is a small, unlikely company: a disfigured prodigy who sees patterns others miss, a sellsword who longs to be remembered, a princess desperate to escape her gilded cage, a knight tired of inherited destinies, a wandering mage who walks the edge of cruelty, a prince with no claim he wants, and an ancient golem who can no longer feel what he once was.
As they circle the world and return to where they began, it becomes clear that the tournament is not about victory, but about preserving a system that demands repetition—until someone chooses otherwise.
Beyond the kingdoms, lies a living fog—an edge no one has crossed and returned from. Beneath the world, older forces stir. And at the center of it all waits a figure known only as Father, who has been shaping outcomes for centuries.
The prize is not glory.
The cost is not death, but the right to choose.
To win the Tournament of the Lost is to choose whether the world will be allowed to continue as it always has—or finally be broken.
Once thought impossible, the tournament draws tens of thousands into a journey across the kingdoms of Aeden—through lands divided by faith, magic, empire, and memory. Few understand its rules. Fewer still understand its purpose.
Among the chosen is a small, unlikely company: a disfigured prodigy who sees patterns others miss, a sellsword who longs to be remembered, a princess desperate to escape her gilded cage, a knight tired of inherited destinies, a wandering mage who walks the edge of cruelty, a prince with no claim he wants, and an ancient golem who can no longer feel what he once was.
As they circle the world and return to where they began, it becomes clear that the tournament is not about victory, but about preserving a system that demands repetition—until someone chooses otherwise.
Beyond the kingdoms, lies a living fog—an edge no one has crossed and returned from. Beneath the world, older forces stir. And at the center of it all waits a figure known only as Father, who has been shaping outcomes for centuries.
The prize is not glory.
The cost is not death, but the right to choose.
To win the Tournament of the Lost is to choose whether the world will be allowed to continue as it always has—or finally be broken.
- GenresFantasy
591 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 18, 2019
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September 28, 2020
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In a world which is split into rings, the outer ring has been divided further by a great war. Mages and humans who used to coexist are now estranged and filled with a mutual hatred. A tournament is organised allowing anyone to enter, mage and human alike. The aim of the tournament is to travel through all the kingdoms of the outer ring with no assistance from those who are not taking part. The contestants are allowed, if not encouraged to kill each other. They are also being chased by unknown creatures. The person who reaches the end alive can claim glory and riches beyond their wildest dreams. Is everything as it seems or is there something much darker hidden behind the Tournament of the Lost?
What I liked about this book
The concept is really interesting. The idea that the world is split into multiple rings, with a mysterious fog filled with untold horrors is really quite compelling.
There is a diverse range of characters who are introduced throughout the book.
The story is told from multiple perspectives which does help to gain a better understanding of what is going on. However, more from the perspective of the main players would have really improved the connection between the reader and those characters.
There is a map at the beginning which allows the reader to form a clearer picture of the world in terms of layout.
The pacing is well suited to this type of book.
What I didn't like about this book
Grammatical errors and miss use of words e.g. thought instead of taught. This was distracting and because of this it took a while to get into the story. This does improve the further into the book you go.
Tournament of the Lost is the first instalment in The Lost Aeden series. This has the potential to be a really good series. Though a proof read would do wonders for the readability.
3 Stars
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December 28, 2020
This book was send to me from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for that!
The book kicked of really well, as the main protagonist and narrator seemed likeable and there was a map (I love maps!). However, soon too many details (names, places etc) were given too fast, details that confused me instead of helping me get to know this "world" (yes, there was an appendix in the last pages, but it was many pages long). Moreover the action was endless when the truelly meaningful dialoges were scarse. Most of them didn't make sense to me and didn't help to get to know the protagonists.
The POV was changed with every chapter (I think there were 4 different POVs), something that I usually like, as it provides details and helps understand the people and their actions. The problem is you can't do that without actually giving a "name" to that POV, because it's too confusing - especially in the beginning, when you know nobody! Also, I still don't get the point of the child-mage POV, since he wasn't immediatly connected to the plot.
Now to all the above add typos (e.g. the word "thought" was used instead of "taught" in multiple occasions), grammatical errors, verds missing..
It's a pity, because I think that the concept and world-building are actually very interesting and I'd really like to read a well-written series about it.
p.s. that cliffhanger was really good!!
The book kicked of really well, as the main protagonist and narrator seemed likeable and there was a map (I love maps!). However, soon too many details (names, places etc) were given too fast, details that confused me instead of helping me get to know this "world" (yes, there was an appendix in the last pages, but it was many pages long). Moreover the action was endless when the truelly meaningful dialoges were scarse. Most of them didn't make sense to me and didn't help to get to know the protagonists.
The POV was changed with every chapter (I think there were 4 different POVs), something that I usually like, as it provides details and helps understand the people and their actions. The problem is you can't do that without actually giving a "name" to that POV, because it's too confusing - especially in the beginning, when you know nobody! Also, I still don't get the point of the child-mage POV, since he wasn't immediatly connected to the plot.
Now to all the above add typos (e.g. the word "thought" was used instead of "taught" in multiple occasions), grammatical errors, verds missing..
It's a pity, because I think that the concept and world-building are actually very interesting and I'd really like to read a well-written series about it.
p.s. that cliffhanger was really good!!
April 28, 2020
5 STARS.
I have finally finished this book — not because of how long it was (although yes, it is long), but because of so many interruptions while reading lol. Okay, let’s start..
Tournament of the Lost is a dark fantasy/thriller book about a group of characters which stories are intriguingly intertwined. It also has different point-of-view’s which is a big plus for me because it keeps the story entertaining and you get to picture out all angles of the story. (Tell me that isn’t amazing???) I truly commend the author for his wild imagination and creativity for this one because I enjoyed it so much. If i didn’t have other things to do, I would seriously binge-read this book. Also, i love how it showed the friendship of the characters despite what was going on with their adventure.
P.S. my crush is Gabriel lol and my favorite is Princess Eclaire — read the book and you’ll know why! Oh, and the author has short novels too related to this book!
P.P.S. I tried to review this without spoiling it, AND ITS HARD. If i add more to my review, i would probably just end up telling you all the story.
Anyway, if you’re looking for a book that would keep you on the edge of whatever you are sitting on, this one’s for you. Imagine Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones combined in one masterpiece = brilliant, right? Happy reading! ✨
I have finally finished this book — not because of how long it was (although yes, it is long), but because of so many interruptions while reading lol. Okay, let’s start..
Tournament of the Lost is a dark fantasy/thriller book about a group of characters which stories are intriguingly intertwined. It also has different point-of-view’s which is a big plus for me because it keeps the story entertaining and you get to picture out all angles of the story. (Tell me that isn’t amazing???) I truly commend the author for his wild imagination and creativity for this one because I enjoyed it so much. If i didn’t have other things to do, I would seriously binge-read this book. Also, i love how it showed the friendship of the characters despite what was going on with their adventure.
P.S. my crush is Gabriel lol and my favorite is Princess Eclaire — read the book and you’ll know why! Oh, and the author has short novels too related to this book!
P.P.S. I tried to review this without spoiling it, AND ITS HARD. If i add more to my review, i would probably just end up telling you all the story.
Anyway, if you’re looking for a book that would keep you on the edge of whatever you are sitting on, this one’s for you. Imagine Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Game of Thrones combined in one masterpiece = brilliant, right? Happy reading! ✨
February 9, 2020
“What is fear? We have faced abominations, had dreams and nightmares that would sap our sanity, and yet it is the simple things that kept us moving. But anger, sadness, madness, loss…all of those and worse are not fear. Fear is knowing that whatever you are going through will be there tomorrow when you wake. It might linger in the darkness for a while, but it will always be there, like a shadow. I know that even if we survive, more horrors will follow, that my suffering is nothing compared to the suffering of my friends…and that Eclaire will never love me or kiss me or know anything that is buried within me.”
Tournament of the Lost is a dark, eerie, epic fantasy novel that follows the scary adventures of a group of characters you grow to love very quickly and that keeps on you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
The writing style is simple in its beauty, manages to make you get really invested into the story, makes you smile and get emotional while keeping you interested the entire time.
The world in which the story is set is very unique, the building of the world and magic systems is detailed and you are introduced to many different regions which are all distinctive from one another but equally intriguing. There is so much space for exploring all of them and the author does a pretty good job at making you feel at home already with the first book.
The “cultures” of these regions are all pretty diverse - which always makes it exciting when you get introduced to something new. You can clearly imagine the scenes from their lives, hear the music they play and poems they love. Whenever you return to the story it’s as if you truly get transported into a new universe; a weirdly comforting atmosphere...considering you will probably be scared and frustrated for the characters again in just a few pages.
The supernatural elements include things and creatures some people might be more and less familiar with, has some influences from slavic mythology, some mages, vampires, demons... and they are pretty much very cruel, gruesome and scary. I mean..that alone, already sounds like a lot of fun.
The plot really is a roller coaster ride until the last page and apart from that its pretty impossible not to get emotionally invested.
One of my favorite parts of the book were the characters. As you follow Faldio and Oliver, along the way you meet new characters, each of them different and each bringing something new to the story. They all have their own role in storytelling, the plot and each others lives.
Throughout the story there are multiple points of view, which in some cases could be very difficult to follow, but i think the author here did a pretty good job of keeping them distinctve from each other.
The psychology of the characters is very complex, which came as a surprise with a book you would think mostly focuses on it’s exciting plot. They are all very human, they have flaws and none of them are just black and white - good or evil, moral or immoral, right or wrong.
Their values are being constantly challenged, they grow together, learn from one another, laugh, get angry, worried, they care and love passionately...
“Leon, Shing, Laelia, Hohenheim... Eclaire, all of them became a part of me I could never let go. I wanted everyone to remember them as well, I wanted them to be remembered just like I would long after I am gone.
...
And when she took my hand and we danced... I would have faced a thousand demons to feel like that again... and to never know that fear. The fear of knowing that your happiness depends on the smile of another. To know that if they aren't happy you will be broken, to know that if someone were to hurt them you would forsake all to protect and help them. To let them know they aren't alone... to let them know that their love is all you truly cherish.”
Tournament of the Lost is a dark, eerie, epic fantasy novel that follows the scary adventures of a group of characters you grow to love very quickly and that keeps on you on the edge of your seat until the very end.
The writing style is simple in its beauty, manages to make you get really invested into the story, makes you smile and get emotional while keeping you interested the entire time.
The world in which the story is set is very unique, the building of the world and magic systems is detailed and you are introduced to many different regions which are all distinctive from one another but equally intriguing. There is so much space for exploring all of them and the author does a pretty good job at making you feel at home already with the first book.
The “cultures” of these regions are all pretty diverse - which always makes it exciting when you get introduced to something new. You can clearly imagine the scenes from their lives, hear the music they play and poems they love. Whenever you return to the story it’s as if you truly get transported into a new universe; a weirdly comforting atmosphere...considering you will probably be scared and frustrated for the characters again in just a few pages.
The supernatural elements include things and creatures some people might be more and less familiar with, has some influences from slavic mythology, some mages, vampires, demons... and they are pretty much very cruel, gruesome and scary. I mean..that alone, already sounds like a lot of fun.
The plot really is a roller coaster ride until the last page and apart from that its pretty impossible not to get emotionally invested.
One of my favorite parts of the book were the characters. As you follow Faldio and Oliver, along the way you meet new characters, each of them different and each bringing something new to the story. They all have their own role in storytelling, the plot and each others lives.
Throughout the story there are multiple points of view, which in some cases could be very difficult to follow, but i think the author here did a pretty good job of keeping them distinctve from each other.
The psychology of the characters is very complex, which came as a surprise with a book you would think mostly focuses on it’s exciting plot. They are all very human, they have flaws and none of them are just black and white - good or evil, moral or immoral, right or wrong.
Their values are being constantly challenged, they grow together, learn from one another, laugh, get angry, worried, they care and love passionately...
“Leon, Shing, Laelia, Hohenheim... Eclaire, all of them became a part of me I could never let go. I wanted everyone to remember them as well, I wanted them to be remembered just like I would long after I am gone.
...
And when she took my hand and we danced... I would have faced a thousand demons to feel like that again... and to never know that fear. The fear of knowing that your happiness depends on the smile of another. To know that if they aren't happy you will be broken, to know that if someone were to hurt them you would forsake all to protect and help them. To let them know they aren't alone... to let them know that their love is all you truly cherish.”
June 20, 2021
The Tournament of Lost is the first book in The Lost Aeden fantasy series. The plot focuses on the group of friends who joined the deadly and mysterious tournament. The reward for winning this tournament is more than sweet. But only one has the chance to obtain it. And it certainly won't be easy. There will be many obstacles and monsters in their adventure to victory and freedom.
When I started The Tournament of the Lost, I did not have any expectations. I didn't know what to expect from this book, because not even the synopsis tells you much about the plot itself. However, I have to admit that it was definitely working in the favor of the story. From the beginning, I was hooked and amazed. The world-building, the first plot twist, meeting the characters... everything made me want to read more of this story. And I wasn't disappointed with what I got.
If you like a lot of characters in books, The Tournament of Lost won't disappoint you. There are quite literally tons of characters and it's really hard to remember them all. But it's worth it. Some of those characters are truly amazing and I cannot wait to see their future development in the second book. For now, you can look forward to meeting Leon, Olly, Faldio, Laelia, or Gabriel. All of these characters are strong and unique in their own way.
There are a few different points of view that show the story from a completely different angle, which is amazing. Most of these points of view belonged to the three important main characters, but there were also some other ones. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell to whom the point of view belongs because there's not mentioned the name of the character in the chapter title. And that's a big problem. It makes the reading complicated, especially at the beginning, because readers are not that familiar with the characters.
As I mentioned before, the story is written with very slow pacing and that might be a problem for some readers. There are a lot of dialogues, a lot of character development and development of their relationship, as well as a lot of fighting scenes, so you should prepare yourself for that. Also, if you don't like the detailed writing style, you may have a problem with this one. Sometimes the scenes are rather long because author likes to use a lot of descriptions. Even though I didn't have a problem with it, it's not the typical easy-to-read kind of fantasy. You really have to focus on the story while you're reading this book.
Overall, The Tournament of Lost was an interesting high fantasy full of diverse characters, action, and fight scenes, and I'm excited to see how will the plot develop in the second book! There are still many questions that were left unsaid and many places in Aeden waiting to be discovered. With the potential, this story has, my expectations for the sequel are high. Especially because of the big cliffhanger that surprised me at the end. If you're a fan of slow pacing and complicated fantasy plot with impressive world-building, you should give The Tournament of Lost a chance!
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
When I started The Tournament of the Lost, I did not have any expectations. I didn't know what to expect from this book, because not even the synopsis tells you much about the plot itself. However, I have to admit that it was definitely working in the favor of the story. From the beginning, I was hooked and amazed. The world-building, the first plot twist, meeting the characters... everything made me want to read more of this story. And I wasn't disappointed with what I got.
If you like a lot of characters in books, The Tournament of Lost won't disappoint you. There are quite literally tons of characters and it's really hard to remember them all. But it's worth it. Some of those characters are truly amazing and I cannot wait to see their future development in the second book. For now, you can look forward to meeting Leon, Olly, Faldio, Laelia, or Gabriel. All of these characters are strong and unique in their own way.
There are a few different points of view that show the story from a completely different angle, which is amazing. Most of these points of view belonged to the three important main characters, but there were also some other ones. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell to whom the point of view belongs because there's not mentioned the name of the character in the chapter title. And that's a big problem. It makes the reading complicated, especially at the beginning, because readers are not that familiar with the characters.
As I mentioned before, the story is written with very slow pacing and that might be a problem for some readers. There are a lot of dialogues, a lot of character development and development of their relationship, as well as a lot of fighting scenes, so you should prepare yourself for that. Also, if you don't like the detailed writing style, you may have a problem with this one. Sometimes the scenes are rather long because author likes to use a lot of descriptions. Even though I didn't have a problem with it, it's not the typical easy-to-read kind of fantasy. You really have to focus on the story while you're reading this book.
Overall, The Tournament of Lost was an interesting high fantasy full of diverse characters, action, and fight scenes, and I'm excited to see how will the plot develop in the second book! There are still many questions that were left unsaid and many places in Aeden waiting to be discovered. With the potential, this story has, my expectations for the sequel are high. Especially because of the big cliffhanger that surprised me at the end. If you're a fan of slow pacing and complicated fantasy plot with impressive world-building, you should give The Tournament of Lost a chance!
Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 23, 2022
Tournament of the Lost
Author: Johnathan Hunter
I was asked by the author himself to review his book in exchange for a honest review.
The Tournament of the Lost belongs in the fantasy genre. The synopsis of the book beforehand was a bit mysterious, so I had no idea how the actual storyline would be.
Mysterious fantasy novels are totally my thing, so I felt very exited to read this book. The book itself contains a detailed world map and also an appendix.
The author created a diverse cast of characters that all have their own unique personalities. What struck me most was that the dialogues between the characters contain a lot of detail, so that it is quickly clear to the readers what the connections between the characters are.
The world building itself felt huge: a dangerous fog, demons, enemies, unexpected friendships and even a vampire. One tournament, but only one can be the winner. The road to victory would not be easy...
What I find interesting was that the story is written in multiple story perspectives. This made me feel like I was really being pulled into the world the author has created.
This book is the first book in the Lost Aeden series. I would definitely like to read the other books as well, with the cliffhanger the author created an open ending.
What I noticed was that there are some grammatical errors in the book, this could be improved with an editor.
If you like to read adventurous fantasy books, then you will definitely enjoy reading this book.
Trigger warnings:
(Sexual) violence, death
Author: Johnathan Hunter
I was asked by the author himself to review his book in exchange for a honest review.
The Tournament of the Lost belongs in the fantasy genre. The synopsis of the book beforehand was a bit mysterious, so I had no idea how the actual storyline would be.
Mysterious fantasy novels are totally my thing, so I felt very exited to read this book. The book itself contains a detailed world map and also an appendix.
The author created a diverse cast of characters that all have their own unique personalities. What struck me most was that the dialogues between the characters contain a lot of detail, so that it is quickly clear to the readers what the connections between the characters are.
The world building itself felt huge: a dangerous fog, demons, enemies, unexpected friendships and even a vampire. One tournament, but only one can be the winner. The road to victory would not be easy...
What I find interesting was that the story is written in multiple story perspectives. This made me feel like I was really being pulled into the world the author has created.
This book is the first book in the Lost Aeden series. I would definitely like to read the other books as well, with the cliffhanger the author created an open ending.
What I noticed was that there are some grammatical errors in the book, this could be improved with an editor.
If you like to read adventurous fantasy books, then you will definitely enjoy reading this book.
Trigger warnings:
(Sexual) violence, death
December 24, 2019
I am really surprised by this book and mostly because I'm a real skeptic when it comes to reading books of authors that I'm not familiar with. I was trying really hard to find flaws in the story but every time I thought that I got one, it turned out it was covered in later chapters. There were some chapters that I found boring, but let's be honest there are some even in our favorite books. There is room for improvement but it can all be achieved in sequels that I am impatiently waiting.
This book has a great final scene to which author is guiding you step by step giving you only pieces of story. He smartly and selfishly is giving away best parts of the book because of which, you will think that some characters are not developed enough. But you will be fooled! The strongest feature of this book surely is its original story in which you can see that author is inspired by Dante's Inferno and you can't find lot of epic fantasy books that don't follow pattern of this genre.
Looking forward for the next one!
This book has a great final scene to which author is guiding you step by step giving you only pieces of story. He smartly and selfishly is giving away best parts of the book because of which, you will think that some characters are not developed enough. But you will be fooled! The strongest feature of this book surely is its original story in which you can see that author is inspired by Dante's Inferno and you can't find lot of epic fantasy books that don't follow pattern of this genre.
Looking forward for the next one!
September 6, 2020
Tournament of the Lost is a dark, epic fantasy that follows deathly adventure of some groups or people from different kingdoms to a place with mysterious history.
This book came with multiple POVs from three different generations, which is something I like. But, you need to read a few paragraphs in every chapter first, so you get to know whose POV is it.
The plot was a bit confusing at first, so it took for a while to getting used to the story. But, It had a great world building. I could see the author trying to embrace the diversity from several places and cultures. The magic system was so intriguing. I liked the magical school where the mages learned their skills.
Even though I felt something lack from the depth of character development, I found the characters were so easy to love, such as Oliver, Faldio, Eclaire, Leon, and Laelia. I loved the friendship they’ve built during the tournament, so adorable within the darkness.
That being said, I did enjoy the story, but somehow I felt it too dragging and found myself zoning out at some parts of long narrative texts. However, it was a good start for a series. And, that ending! 😱
This book came with multiple POVs from three different generations, which is something I like. But, you need to read a few paragraphs in every chapter first, so you get to know whose POV is it.
The plot was a bit confusing at first, so it took for a while to getting used to the story. But, It had a great world building. I could see the author trying to embrace the diversity from several places and cultures. The magic system was so intriguing. I liked the magical school where the mages learned their skills.
Even though I felt something lack from the depth of character development, I found the characters were so easy to love, such as Oliver, Faldio, Eclaire, Leon, and Laelia. I loved the friendship they’ve built during the tournament, so adorable within the darkness.
That being said, I did enjoy the story, but somehow I felt it too dragging and found myself zoning out at some parts of long narrative texts. However, it was a good start for a series. And, that ending! 😱
March 23, 2020
I'm honestly in love with this book. The characters are very well written and the plot is captivating, the idea behind this whole world presented in the book is very intricate and purposeful, and I love that the characters are very relatable and emotion-provoking in a sense that you cannot remain indifferent towards them and their fates. I can't wait to see what is in store for them in the future!
June 24, 2020
Thank you to the author for reaching out and sending me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
After finishing the two preceding short stories, I was excited to start reading Tournament of the Lost. However, I found that the great world-building and writing style from those short stories was a bit lacking in the full-length novel. The sentence-structures and grammar felt a bit unedited; there were multiple parts that left me confused while reading because of how they were written. The chapters also jump a bit randomly from character to character, with no clear indications at the beginning who the chapter is about. I also felt that some of the POVs were completely unnecessary and that the book would’ve flowed better without them.
That being said, the premise of this novel was very intriguing. The concept of the Fog and the constant mystery behind it was great. No one knows why it’s there, but nothing good ever comes out of it. The suspense of never knowing when something from the Fog would show up was a nice touch to the story. The battle-scenes were well-written, and I absolutely loved the character Gabriel, even though he wasn’t one of the main ones.
Overall, the story definitely has the potential to be something absolutely amazing, but it just didn’t quite cut it for me. It’s a unique concept with good characters; I just felt like everything needed to be a bit more coherent and fleshed-out.
After finishing the two preceding short stories, I was excited to start reading Tournament of the Lost. However, I found that the great world-building and writing style from those short stories was a bit lacking in the full-length novel. The sentence-structures and grammar felt a bit unedited; there were multiple parts that left me confused while reading because of how they were written. The chapters also jump a bit randomly from character to character, with no clear indications at the beginning who the chapter is about. I also felt that some of the POVs were completely unnecessary and that the book would’ve flowed better without them.
That being said, the premise of this novel was very intriguing. The concept of the Fog and the constant mystery behind it was great. No one knows why it’s there, but nothing good ever comes out of it. The suspense of never knowing when something from the Fog would show up was a nice touch to the story. The battle-scenes were well-written, and I absolutely loved the character Gabriel, even though he wasn’t one of the main ones.
Overall, the story definitely has the potential to be something absolutely amazing, but it just didn’t quite cut it for me. It’s a unique concept with good characters; I just felt like everything needed to be a bit more coherent and fleshed-out.
November 30, 2020
I finally finished this one, I was so much intrigued by the story that I could not take up another book while reading this... author's wild imagination and the creativity with which he has framed the plot will force you to keep on turning the pages. The is a thriller fantasy, where a tournament is held, all the brave hearts are participating from all parts of the kingdom are participating. There are narrators of the story, each from a different generation, which gives you three different view points about the tournament (my favourite part), one is Edmund Brook, the first king of the separated Liralind, who ails because of his missing daughter, who wants to protect his kingdom from unfortunate events and the myste. Oliver, Faldio's friend, who is a book lover, who sketches and collects all the details in his diary through the journey, he is the first one to figure out the conspiracy that this tournament is. Aderic, a little boy who almost lost his mother, is supposed to pass a wizarding test, to find his magical powers, he is becoming, a master of Transfiguration.
A group of six strangers including a prince and a princess, whose friendship and love developed with days that passed, with the three eyed demons they fought with, with the riddles like, "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?", they solved, the book sure kept me turning pages.
I used to read this at 1:00 AM, and would have dreams about the stories written here. If you enter this world, you will feel like you belong there, like you are walking along with Oliver and his friends and living each day with a fear of being dead or loosing someone you love.
My favourite line from the book:
Love, the philosophers say, is a state of mind, the church says it is God himself, while the mages propose that it is magic.
If you are into magical worlds and fantasy, you should not miss this one.
A group of six strangers including a prince and a princess, whose friendship and love developed with days that passed, with the three eyed demons they fought with, with the riddles like, "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?", they solved, the book sure kept me turning pages.
I used to read this at 1:00 AM, and would have dreams about the stories written here. If you enter this world, you will feel like you belong there, like you are walking along with Oliver and his friends and living each day with a fear of being dead or loosing someone you love.
My favourite line from the book:
Love, the philosophers say, is a state of mind, the church says it is God himself, while the mages propose that it is magic.
If you are into magical worlds and fantasy, you should not miss this one.
July 16, 2019
‘The Lost Aden’ is the beginning of a masterpiece series in epic high fantasy. Jovan Stipic really knows how to tell a story and create an interesting world and make the story gripping & engaging.
Expect a book that promises adventure cloaked in mystery with action. And the twists and turns will make you take a step back and go back again. The characterization and the sequences of all the scenes are done in a perfect way. The author has his own distinctive and intriguing way of playing with the words which comfortably drown the reader into the vast sea of emotions.
The plot is interesting and enough to keep you hooked, while the pace is simply relentless, building some almost tangible feelings of tension and the ending is nothing short of spectacular. The language used is simple which makes your reading hassle free.
The characters are well established and presented in an interesting way. The background of different kingdoms was accurate and comprehensive making the story amusing. The author has also provided Appendix at the end of the book for references.
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Expect a book that promises adventure cloaked in mystery with action. And the twists and turns will make you take a step back and go back again. The characterization and the sequences of all the scenes are done in a perfect way. The author has his own distinctive and intriguing way of playing with the words which comfortably drown the reader into the vast sea of emotions.
The plot is interesting and enough to keep you hooked, while the pace is simply relentless, building some almost tangible feelings of tension and the ending is nothing short of spectacular. The language used is simple which makes your reading hassle free.
The characters are well established and presented in an interesting way. The background of different kingdoms was accurate and comprehensive making the story amusing. The author has also provided Appendix at the end of the book for references.
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https://bit.ly/2JAKhp5
March 2, 2020
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
I don’t read fantasy or big books very often, but this captivated my attention from the first page.
I definitely recommend this to everyone who likes fantasy or simply wants to read a story with a unique storyline that offers magic, kingdoms, mages, knights, friendship, suspense and mystery.
The writing is so well written and captivating!
I loved the characters. They all have their own stories, their own unique personality, their own goal and each have their own role in the group. I felt connected with the characters which is something that is extremely important for me. The way the group’s friendship evolves through the story is incredible.
The plot is interesting, suspenseful and magical. The reader feels the evil, the good, hope, friendship and so much more. Through out the story, the reader learns more and more about the world the characters live in.
What I didn’t like was that sometimes I got confused when the POVs were switched because the reader isn’t told which POV, we are hearing from.
I don’t read fantasy or big books very often, but this captivated my attention from the first page.
I definitely recommend this to everyone who likes fantasy or simply wants to read a story with a unique storyline that offers magic, kingdoms, mages, knights, friendship, suspense and mystery.
The writing is so well written and captivating!
I loved the characters. They all have their own stories, their own unique personality, their own goal and each have their own role in the group. I felt connected with the characters which is something that is extremely important for me. The way the group’s friendship evolves through the story is incredible.
The plot is interesting, suspenseful and magical. The reader feels the evil, the good, hope, friendship and so much more. Through out the story, the reader learns more and more about the world the characters live in.
What I didn’t like was that sometimes I got confused when the POVs were switched because the reader isn’t told which POV, we are hearing from.
December 30, 2019
In this high fantasy novel, Jonathan Hunter has managed to create an epic adventure with not just one protagonist being the center of the story but rather multiple people, each playing their own part towards something bigger. Mages, knights, kingdoms and dark creatures all coexist fighting for a place in Aeden.
What I loved most about this book is that side characters have equally interesting storylines as some of the main, most of which we can only label as grey! The villains and the dark side are what caught my attention obviously because let's be honest...vampires with vests? Consider me sold! However I was pleasantly surprised to find all characters intriguing, the world building helped as well as it was fascinating without a touch of exasperation!
Being 600+ pages, Tournament Of The Lost is considered a heavy book in terms of information, so I was very glad to see a fresh vocabulary, dialogues and small chapters making it an enjoyable read and not at all tiring. Last but not least, major plot twists are to be expected so when reading it make sure to not be quick to judge 😏
Huge thanks to Jonathan for being an OG and sending the book my way! Needless to say I'm eager for the sequel!
May 1, 2020
4*
I want to thank the author for reaching out to me and providing me with his book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first book in the fantasy mystery horror series. The short stories are prequels to the book itself. I really liked the entire story. It reminded me a bit of Throne of Glass and the Witcher (tv show, haven't read the books). I adored the magical system and all types of creatures. There are multiple POVs and some of them I did enjoy more than others. My favorite part was definitely the characters. Everyone from the main crew was so amazing, unique, and easily lovable. Surprisingly, my fav was Eclaire, who isn't the kind of character that I am usually drawn to, but the author very successfully accomplished to create a sweet and innocent child-like character who still has an attitude and power. The main gang was so much fun to follow since all of them have their own strengths and flaws, but despite the differences, they were together as a well-oiled machine. It was so easy to get attached to them since the author delivered a pretty detailed background of their history. I also thoroughly enjoyed learning about the magical school and the upbringing of the mages. I wasn't really the biggest fan of kings POV, it isn't that it wasn't good, but it was way less engaging to me than the other ones. All and all, there were some small imperfections, but Tournament of the Lost is definitely an interesting and fun fantasy. Also, the ending got me shook.
I want to thank the author for reaching out to me and providing me with his book in exchange for an honest review.
This is the first book in the fantasy mystery horror series. The short stories are prequels to the book itself. I really liked the entire story. It reminded me a bit of Throne of Glass and the Witcher (tv show, haven't read the books). I adored the magical system and all types of creatures. There are multiple POVs and some of them I did enjoy more than others. My favorite part was definitely the characters. Everyone from the main crew was so amazing, unique, and easily lovable. Surprisingly, my fav was Eclaire, who isn't the kind of character that I am usually drawn to, but the author very successfully accomplished to create a sweet and innocent child-like character who still has an attitude and power. The main gang was so much fun to follow since all of them have their own strengths and flaws, but despite the differences, they were together as a well-oiled machine. It was so easy to get attached to them since the author delivered a pretty detailed background of their history. I also thoroughly enjoyed learning about the magical school and the upbringing of the mages. I wasn't really the biggest fan of kings POV, it isn't that it wasn't good, but it was way less engaging to me than the other ones. All and all, there were some small imperfections, but Tournament of the Lost is definitely an interesting and fun fantasy. Also, the ending got me shook.
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July 30, 2020I’ve received Tournament of the Lost from the author in exchange for a review. Thank you, Jonathan, for the ebook.
Firstly, I still haven’t finished this book. I stopped reading it in the middle of May and put it aside around the page 300. Technically, I have read the half of the book and there are my thoughts. (I might finish it later on, but right now I didn’t want to leave it without any reaction, so I won’t rate it yet.)
What I liked. The whole idea of the plot sounded so intriguing to me when I first read it. The worldbuilding, magic system was also great. The author knows how to tell the story, and these were my favourite parts – the storytelling ones (telling us about the history, life stories of the characters, past events and so on). I am not sure how to call them correctly, but let’s hope someone will know what I mean if you read the book.
The knights fighting in a tournament – that was the main reason why I said yes to this book. Look, I read a lot of fantasy books, and this isn’t the main topic of many, that’s why I was interested in it immediately. The tournament itself was a great idea, but I think the execution wasn’t the best. There were parts where I was completely lost and didn’t understand what this tournament meant at the first place. Moreover, it took a lot of pages to get some information what it is actually. My main problem, or I would say my confusion, started with the fact that there will be only one winner, one, but ’let’s go participate with my best friend, a princess and whatever person I met next’. We, as the readers, know that the tournament is a trap, but our characters don’t know that so why would you go with your best friend to compete when you know that only one person can win and the rest must die. I was confused, still am.
Also, I found some illogical scenes which just happened in the story but maybe they are explained or at least I would understand them if I finish the whole book. So far some of them were again confusing.
I would love all the characters if I were able to connect at least with one of them. I know, this annoying sentence ’couldn’t connect with the characters’ but let me explain. My advice (yes, I dare to give my advice) is describe less, show more.
One example: Laelia saved our group of three from the enemy. Leon hadn’t trusted her before but after that he decided that he trusts her from now on.
There was a sentence like this one in the story. What do I mean by it? Everything is said to us. How characters are feeling, who they like or dislike, who they trust or distrust. I don’t want to read a sentence ’he trusted her from that moment’. I want to see that he trusts her. He could stop controlling her, he could smile at her, let her be alone and all these small actions would tell us that Leon changed his mind and started trusting her. Instead of this we got a sentence with the information and we had to accept it without questioning. This is the feature appearing in the whole book. So yes, I couldn’t connect with any character because they felt unreal, I didn’t get any emotions from them, every feeling is only written on a page but not shown to us. Hopefully, this makes sense if not I apologise. I did my best explaining myself.
One (probably very personal) thing but I hate, truly hate, when a character describes himself as ugly and not once, but multiple times.
I know that the most important parts are ahead of me and I might change my mind, but for now, there are my thoughts. Honestly, I am still intrigued by the main plot and I am curious what other secrets are waiting for us. I’m truly hoping that I will be in a right mood to continue with this story during next months. I just wish that the characters were written better – this is only my opinion. Besides, fantasy is my favourite genre, so I am more critical, and I always expect more than people who don’t read fantasy at all or one fantasy story in a year.
Btw, the cover is stunning
Firstly, I still haven’t finished this book. I stopped reading it in the middle of May and put it aside around the page 300. Technically, I have read the half of the book and there are my thoughts. (I might finish it later on, but right now I didn’t want to leave it without any reaction, so I won’t rate it yet.)
What I liked. The whole idea of the plot sounded so intriguing to me when I first read it. The worldbuilding, magic system was also great. The author knows how to tell the story, and these were my favourite parts – the storytelling ones (telling us about the history, life stories of the characters, past events and so on). I am not sure how to call them correctly, but let’s hope someone will know what I mean if you read the book.
The knights fighting in a tournament – that was the main reason why I said yes to this book. Look, I read a lot of fantasy books, and this isn’t the main topic of many, that’s why I was interested in it immediately. The tournament itself was a great idea, but I think the execution wasn’t the best. There were parts where I was completely lost and didn’t understand what this tournament meant at the first place. Moreover, it took a lot of pages to get some information what it is actually. My main problem, or I would say my confusion, started with the fact that there will be only one winner, one, but ’let’s go participate with my best friend, a princess and whatever person I met next’. We, as the readers, know that the tournament is a trap, but our characters don’t know that so why would you go with your best friend to compete when you know that only one person can win and the rest must die. I was confused, still am.
Also, I found some illogical scenes which just happened in the story but maybe they are explained or at least I would understand them if I finish the whole book. So far some of them were again confusing.
I would love all the characters if I were able to connect at least with one of them. I know, this annoying sentence ’couldn’t connect with the characters’ but let me explain. My advice (yes, I dare to give my advice) is describe less, show more.
One example: Laelia saved our group of three from the enemy. Leon hadn’t trusted her before but after that he decided that he trusts her from now on.
There was a sentence like this one in the story. What do I mean by it? Everything is said to us. How characters are feeling, who they like or dislike, who they trust or distrust. I don’t want to read a sentence ’he trusted her from that moment’. I want to see that he trusts her. He could stop controlling her, he could smile at her, let her be alone and all these small actions would tell us that Leon changed his mind and started trusting her. Instead of this we got a sentence with the information and we had to accept it without questioning. This is the feature appearing in the whole book. So yes, I couldn’t connect with any character because they felt unreal, I didn’t get any emotions from them, every feeling is only written on a page but not shown to us. Hopefully, this makes sense if not I apologise. I did my best explaining myself.
One (probably very personal) thing but I hate, truly hate, when a character describes himself as ugly and not once, but multiple times.
I know that the most important parts are ahead of me and I might change my mind, but for now, there are my thoughts. Honestly, I am still intrigued by the main plot and I am curious what other secrets are waiting for us. I’m truly hoping that I will be in a right mood to continue with this story during next months. I just wish that the characters were written better – this is only my opinion. Besides, fantasy is my favourite genre, so I am more critical, and I always expect more than people who don’t read fantasy at all or one fantasy story in a year.
Btw, the cover is stunning
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 27, 2020
This book was sent to me by the author for an honest review.
The story is about a band of thrown together adventures who are taking part in a world wide tournament where only one will be left standing. Set in a ring world and filled with monsters.
I have read approx. 30% of this book and unfortunately am finding it hard to continue.
Throughout the novel there are many spelling and grammatical errors. What this book really needs is a proof read, it would really improve the readability and the enjoyment of the book as it would make it easier to follow the story.
There is so much description in this book, it reminds me of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author goes to great lengths to give you a visual for both the characters and everything that they are experiencing, which is great, however I sometimes felt there was so much description it was distracting from what was taking place and made the story hard to follow.
Although each character is well described and individualised I found it hard in places to decipher where the author had changed POV, the story moves so fast in places it’s hard to get to grips with that is going on.
I wish in this book that there was more explanations, that early on there was more explanation for the fog as it seems really interesting but keeps getting skimmed over when mentioned and I wish there was more explanation for what a ring world was or what the aim of the tournament is for. Bearing in mind that I have only made it around 30% of the way through this book, there may be more explanation later on but it feels like it needed to be known earlier as it feels like it’s major to the plot of the story, it’s the foundation of what the book is based around.
Overall it feels like the author has a passion for there characters and where that are going, however the story feels rough around the edges and needs to be refined, this would make for a more pleasurable reading experience.
The story is about a band of thrown together adventures who are taking part in a world wide tournament where only one will be left standing. Set in a ring world and filled with monsters.
I have read approx. 30% of this book and unfortunately am finding it hard to continue.
Throughout the novel there are many spelling and grammatical errors. What this book really needs is a proof read, it would really improve the readability and the enjoyment of the book as it would make it easier to follow the story.
There is so much description in this book, it reminds me of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author goes to great lengths to give you a visual for both the characters and everything that they are experiencing, which is great, however I sometimes felt there was so much description it was distracting from what was taking place and made the story hard to follow.
Although each character is well described and individualised I found it hard in places to decipher where the author had changed POV, the story moves so fast in places it’s hard to get to grips with that is going on.
I wish in this book that there was more explanations, that early on there was more explanation for the fog as it seems really interesting but keeps getting skimmed over when mentioned and I wish there was more explanation for what a ring world was or what the aim of the tournament is for. Bearing in mind that I have only made it around 30% of the way through this book, there may be more explanation later on but it feels like it needed to be known earlier as it feels like it’s major to the plot of the story, it’s the foundation of what the book is based around.
Overall it feels like the author has a passion for there characters and where that are going, however the story feels rough around the edges and needs to be refined, this would make for a more pleasurable reading experience.
June 3, 2020
This book was sent to me by the author in exchange of an honest review.
Even if at the beginning, I was pretty skeptical and confused, I was surprised by many aspects of the story and I’m happy to say that I generally liked this book.
The overall concept of the narration is really intriguing and you can definitely tell that the author did a great job when writing this book.
In addition to that, there is a well-thought world-building, which makes the story even more realistic and particularized.
What I loved mostly about this book was the quantity of elements that made me fall in love with the world the author created. With that said, I unfortunately found some depths between the changes of the points of view.
I found the changing POVs quite confusing because I was never sure which character was narrating at first, but I soon understood how to recognize some of them thanks to the different places they were in.
The reason why I chose to give this book 3 stars is because the story was too long and when I was more than halfway through with the read, I had to stop for a few days because I felt like I had misinterpreted some parts.
Even if at the beginning, I was pretty skeptical and confused, I was surprised by many aspects of the story and I’m happy to say that I generally liked this book.
The overall concept of the narration is really intriguing and you can definitely tell that the author did a great job when writing this book.
In addition to that, there is a well-thought world-building, which makes the story even more realistic and particularized.
What I loved mostly about this book was the quantity of elements that made me fall in love with the world the author created. With that said, I unfortunately found some depths between the changes of the points of view.
I found the changing POVs quite confusing because I was never sure which character was narrating at first, but I soon understood how to recognize some of them thanks to the different places they were in.
The reason why I chose to give this book 3 stars is because the story was too long and when I was more than halfway through with the read, I had to stop for a few days because I felt like I had misinterpreted some parts.
July 13, 2019
It has been many years since I’ve read a High Fantasy novel, and I quite enjoyed the entire book. I’m glad I’ve read this one, it piqued my interest in High Fantasy again. Swordplay, Mages, Sorcerers and spells, horrific creatures. And the back story, telling a bit about the characters and the setting’s history, and how the different kingdoms interacted with the friends or foes was detailed and enjoyable. So thanks to author, Jonathan Hunter, and I’m wanting a Book 2.
January 1, 2020
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𝚃𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙽𝙰𝙼𝙴𝙽𝚃 𝙾𝙵 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙻𝙾𝚂𝚃 𝚋𝚢 𝙹𝙾𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙰𝙽 𝙷𝚄𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁
release date:
August 15th 2019
rating:
★★★★★
❝ 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑, 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑡, 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟'𝑠 𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑠, 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑔𝑢𝑠𝑡.❞
- 𝙹𝙾𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙰𝙽 𝙷𝚄𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁. [ 𝓉ℴ𝓊𝓇𝓃𝒶𝓂ℯ𝓃𝓉 ℴ𝒻 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓁ℴ𝓈𝓉 ]
I really have no words for this book. This is my first high fantasy novel, and I can say I loved every moment of it. I was hooked from the moment I started reading, and I can say that this was the first time in a few months, that I actually sat down and read the entire book, without getting distracted.
I want to start by saying that the book was well written and descriptive, you can truly see the scene play out right before your eyes. Every character is so well developed, and the author throughout the story builds on their characters, revealing new information along the way.
Throughout the story we learn a lot about the regions that's a one of the main points of the story, as the characters go through the story, you get the learn a lot of things about the regions in their world, the thought the author put in to making every regions/kingdom different and distinctive is truly amazing, even though every regions is different from one another, they are still connected and fit the story perfectly.
❝ 𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑎𝑠. 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑖𝑡. ❞
- 𝙹𝙾𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙰𝙽 𝙷𝚄𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁. [ 𝓉ℴ𝓊𝓇𝓃𝒶𝓂ℯ𝓃𝓉 ℴ𝒻 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓁ℴ𝓈𝓉 ]
There is one more thing that truly makes the story feel complete are the relationships in this book, from the friendships between our misfits Oliver, Faldio, Eclaire, Leon, Laelia, Shing and Hohenheim, to the unending love King Edmund has for his wife and his daughter, and of course for his kingdom, to the friendship between Aedric, Lucia and Octavia, and also Aedric love for his parents, and most of all his mother.
As I can't talk much about the plot, because if I do, I might spoil the story for all of you. Even though the plot is relentless, the story keeps the mystery and makes it harder to put down. In all honesty, the setting and the plot is truly interesting and something I never thought I would end up like this much.
In the 600+ pages Jonathan was able to build a beautiful and mysterious story that has me wanting to read the second book even more. We have another 406 days til the tournament ends and I can't freaking wait to read more.
Thank you so much Jonathan for sending me the copy of your book.
𝚃𝙾𝚄𝚁𝙽𝙰𝙼𝙴𝙽𝚃 𝙾𝙵 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙻𝙾𝚂𝚃 𝚋𝚢 𝙹𝙾𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙰𝙽 𝙷𝚄𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁
release date:
August 15th 2019
rating:
★★★★★
❝ 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑑, 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑙𝑢𝑠𝑡, 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟'𝑠 𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑠, 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑒𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑔𝑢𝑠𝑡.❞
- 𝙹𝙾𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙰𝙽 𝙷𝚄𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁. [ 𝓉ℴ𝓊𝓇𝓃𝒶𝓂ℯ𝓃𝓉 ℴ𝒻 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓁ℴ𝓈𝓉 ]
I really have no words for this book. This is my first high fantasy novel, and I can say I loved every moment of it. I was hooked from the moment I started reading, and I can say that this was the first time in a few months, that I actually sat down and read the entire book, without getting distracted.
I want to start by saying that the book was well written and descriptive, you can truly see the scene play out right before your eyes. Every character is so well developed, and the author throughout the story builds on their characters, revealing new information along the way.
Throughout the story we learn a lot about the regions that's a one of the main points of the story, as the characters go through the story, you get the learn a lot of things about the regions in their world, the thought the author put in to making every regions/kingdom different and distinctive is truly amazing, even though every regions is different from one another, they are still connected and fit the story perfectly.
❝ 𝑀𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑡 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑖𝑐 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑙𝑙 ℎ𝑎𝑠. 𝐴𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠 𝑠𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑜𝑓 𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐. 𝐵𝑢𝑡 𝑜𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑑 𝑖𝑡. ❞
- 𝙹𝙾𝙽𝙰𝚃𝙷𝙰𝙽 𝙷𝚄𝙽𝚃𝙴𝚁. [ 𝓉ℴ𝓊𝓇𝓃𝒶𝓂ℯ𝓃𝓉 ℴ𝒻 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝓁ℴ𝓈𝓉 ]
There is one more thing that truly makes the story feel complete are the relationships in this book, from the friendships between our misfits Oliver, Faldio, Eclaire, Leon, Laelia, Shing and Hohenheim, to the unending love King Edmund has for his wife and his daughter, and of course for his kingdom, to the friendship between Aedric, Lucia and Octavia, and also Aedric love for his parents, and most of all his mother.
As I can't talk much about the plot, because if I do, I might spoil the story for all of you. Even though the plot is relentless, the story keeps the mystery and makes it harder to put down. In all honesty, the setting and the plot is truly interesting and something I never thought I would end up like this much.
In the 600+ pages Jonathan was able to build a beautiful and mysterious story that has me wanting to read the second book even more. We have another 406 days til the tournament ends and I can't freaking wait to read more.
Thank you so much Jonathan for sending me the copy of your book.
December 12, 2022
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Firstly, I am not at all a fan of fantasy novels, but this one is.. wow.
The story is much more than kingdoms, demons, mages, sorcerers, and knights. It’s about love, and friendship, it’s about learning that every person you ever meet will leave a mark on your future self.
Characters are so deep, and you will fall in love with all of them. Even the side characters, which are usually not important, have depth to them. Not one person is unimportant, and not one feeling is missed.
The story is intense, but the author showed real detail every day, and the writing is in no way rushed! He took his sweet time writing every answer to any question you might have, just have patience!
As you read through it you realize that you’ve gotten to know the complex world, as if it was the world you live in.
You’ll fall in love multiple times. You will get hurt, you will feel lonely, you will feel fear, but most of all you will be proud.
You will feel proud of 4 unlikeliest of friends, how they’ve grown each day, how they matured, and how the author matured the story as it went on.
You will feel injustice towards good people, and anger towards the bad ones.
You will see different kinds of love, and different sides of love.
Even though it’s a fantasy novel - you could have put it in the 21st century and the feelings would still feel the same- just to say that the author’s writing is timeless.
I can’t even start talking about the plot. You’ll never guess it, don’t even try.
In the end, you won’t be sure of anything!
Different POVs gave me a lot of perspectives, and every story has at least 2 angles (ex war of the divided/ victory war).
In the end, what I mostly would like to say is that this is an amazing book, with amazing dialogue, quotes, plot twists, and cliffhangers.
What I’ve learned most is ‘Freedom is the most important thing you can own!’
P.s. I don’t think people paid enough attention to the king, to Gabriel, to Octavia, but most of all to Jonathan!
Firstly, I am not at all a fan of fantasy novels, but this one is.. wow.
The story is much more than kingdoms, demons, mages, sorcerers, and knights. It’s about love, and friendship, it’s about learning that every person you ever meet will leave a mark on your future self.
Characters are so deep, and you will fall in love with all of them. Even the side characters, which are usually not important, have depth to them. Not one person is unimportant, and not one feeling is missed.
The story is intense, but the author showed real detail every day, and the writing is in no way rushed! He took his sweet time writing every answer to any question you might have, just have patience!
As you read through it you realize that you’ve gotten to know the complex world, as if it was the world you live in.
You’ll fall in love multiple times. You will get hurt, you will feel lonely, you will feel fear, but most of all you will be proud.
You will feel proud of 4 unlikeliest of friends, how they’ve grown each day, how they matured, and how the author matured the story as it went on.
You will feel injustice towards good people, and anger towards the bad ones.
You will see different kinds of love, and different sides of love.
Even though it’s a fantasy novel - you could have put it in the 21st century and the feelings would still feel the same- just to say that the author’s writing is timeless.
I can’t even start talking about the plot. You’ll never guess it, don’t even try.
In the end, you won’t be sure of anything!
Different POVs gave me a lot of perspectives, and every story has at least 2 angles (ex war of the divided/ victory war).
In the end, what I mostly would like to say is that this is an amazing book, with amazing dialogue, quotes, plot twists, and cliffhangers.
What I’ve learned most is ‘Freedom is the most important thing you can own!’
P.s. I don’t think people paid enough attention to the king, to Gabriel, to Octavia, but most of all to Jonathan!
January 2, 2021
"ꜰᴇᴀʀ ɪꜱ ᴋɴᴏᴡɪɴɢ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴡʜᴀᴛᴇᴠᴇʀ ʏᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴇ ɢᴏɪɴɢ ᴛʜʀᴏᴜɢʜ ᴡɪʟʟ ʙᴇ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛᴏᴍᴏʀʀᴏᴡ ᴡʜᴇɴ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀᴋᴇ. ɪᴛ ᴍɪɢʜᴛ ʟɪɴɢᴇʀ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴅᴀʀᴋɴᴇꜱꜱ ꜰᴏʀ ᴀ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ, ʙᴜᴛ ɪᴛ ᴡɪʟʟ ᴀʟᴡᴀʏꜱ ʙᴇ ᴛʜᴇʀᴇ, ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴀ ꜱʜᴀᴅᴏᴡ." - ᴊᴏɴᴀᴛʜᴀɴ ʜᴜɴᴛᴇʀ, ᴛᴏᴜʀɴᴀᴍᴇɴᴛ ᴏꜰ ᴛʜᴇ ʟᴏꜱᴛ
Thank you so much to the author for reaching out and giving me an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book is the first installment on The Lost Aeden series. It is a dark fantasy that revolves around a couple of friends and a tournament which is called Tournament of the Lost, and only one will survive.
First of all, I wanna commend the author for how he build the world. It's amazing. Ngl, I was kinda overwhelmed with it and sometimes I get confused but like the concepts and how everything was interconnected and have a story of its own amazes me. Second, you can never go wrong with the characters! I love the humor, the exchanges in conversations, AND JUST FALDIO HAHAHAHA LOL he's a charming lad, I must say. I also really appreciate the multiple POVs that are happening. I get to see and experience the world with my own eyes and not feeling left out and blind by what's happening. I really love Aedric's POV and his adventures together with Octavia, Lucia, and also his family. Lastly, the details!! Let's talk about how detailed every description of each demon is! I adore that!!😍
My concerns with this one are how the POV changes without any indication of who's who. That really made me struggle a lot getting into the story in the first half of the book. But after that, I was kinda used to it and I automatically knew whose POV every time it changes. The second thing is how sometimes the words used are redundant. I don't know if it's just a 'me' thing but it bothers me greatly. Nonetheless, it was a pretty great read! I had so much fun and I love how it scares me sometimes😹🙌
AND THAT ENDING!! WHAT JUST HAPPENED? I'M STUNNED🥺😭🥺😭
Thank you so much to the author for reaching out and giving me an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
This book is the first installment on The Lost Aeden series. It is a dark fantasy that revolves around a couple of friends and a tournament which is called Tournament of the Lost, and only one will survive.
First of all, I wanna commend the author for how he build the world. It's amazing. Ngl, I was kinda overwhelmed with it and sometimes I get confused but like the concepts and how everything was interconnected and have a story of its own amazes me. Second, you can never go wrong with the characters! I love the humor, the exchanges in conversations, AND JUST FALDIO HAHAHAHA LOL he's a charming lad, I must say. I also really appreciate the multiple POVs that are happening. I get to see and experience the world with my own eyes and not feeling left out and blind by what's happening. I really love Aedric's POV and his adventures together with Octavia, Lucia, and also his family. Lastly, the details!! Let's talk about how detailed every description of each demon is! I adore that!!😍
My concerns with this one are how the POV changes without any indication of who's who. That really made me struggle a lot getting into the story in the first half of the book. But after that, I was kinda used to it and I automatically knew whose POV every time it changes. The second thing is how sometimes the words used are redundant. I don't know if it's just a 'me' thing but it bothers me greatly. Nonetheless, it was a pretty great read! I had so much fun and I love how it scares me sometimes😹🙌
AND THAT ENDING!! WHAT JUST HAPPENED? I'M STUNNED🥺😭🥺😭
March 4, 2021
The ebook was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. This book was an emotional rollercoaster, it’s a long one so there was a lot happening, I was at the edge of my seat the whole time with those mini cliffhangers at the end of every chapter, they always drive me insane.
In this fantasy world, where the kingdoms are divided after a war, the Tournament of the Lost is happening again, where mages, lords and anyone can enter. The competitors must travel through all the kingdoms without any external help, survive the weather, obstacles, other contestants and of course the creatures chasing them.
The narration is from multiple points of view which made the plot move faster, it also keeps track of the days spent in the competition which helped a lot. As the book goes along, the world makes more sense, we have characters that explain royal politics, others the magic and our main group spend a lot of time traveling and learning about the folklore from each kingdom. If I’m being honest I would read anything no matter the topic as long as these characters are in it, the group had such a great relationship, I cared for every one of them. I found it very interesting how one of our main protagonists, Olly, is the one that isn’t rich, or a good fighter, or good looking, he’s just completely ordinary. Sure, he’s smart but what makes me like him so much is how observant he is which makes him an amazing friend. I don’t know, he’s not your usual hero but he’s awesome.
It’s such an easy book to read and quite funny, I really recommend it. There are some short stories set in this world which I’m very excited to read, can’t wait to know more about it.
In this fantasy world, where the kingdoms are divided after a war, the Tournament of the Lost is happening again, where mages, lords and anyone can enter. The competitors must travel through all the kingdoms without any external help, survive the weather, obstacles, other contestants and of course the creatures chasing them.
The narration is from multiple points of view which made the plot move faster, it also keeps track of the days spent in the competition which helped a lot. As the book goes along, the world makes more sense, we have characters that explain royal politics, others the magic and our main group spend a lot of time traveling and learning about the folklore from each kingdom. If I’m being honest I would read anything no matter the topic as long as these characters are in it, the group had such a great relationship, I cared for every one of them. I found it very interesting how one of our main protagonists, Olly, is the one that isn’t rich, or a good fighter, or good looking, he’s just completely ordinary. Sure, he’s smart but what makes me like him so much is how observant he is which makes him an amazing friend. I don’t know, he’s not your usual hero but he’s awesome.
It’s such an easy book to read and quite funny, I really recommend it. There are some short stories set in this world which I’m very excited to read, can’t wait to know more about it.
February 21, 2025
Tournament of the Lost by Jonathan Hunter is a dark fantasy novel that immerses readers in the eerie, forgotten ring-world of Aeden, where a once-dormant tournament resurfaces to challenge six divided kingdoms. The story follows a group of unlikely friends who, driven by various motives, enter this perilous competition, confronting both external dangers and their own inner demons.
I fell in love with the author's world-building capabilities which is both intricate and immersive, painting a vivid picture of the macabre landscapes and the complex socio-political dynamics among its kingdoms. The narrative is rich with unexpected plot twists and cliffhangers, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The dialogue is sharp and engaging, revealing deep insights into the characters' psyches and the overarching themes of freedom and survival.
One of the novel's strengths lies in its character development. The protagonists evolve significantly throughout the story understandable through their POVs, their growth reflecting the harsh realities they face within the tournament. Themes of camaraderie, betrayal, and resilience are explored, offering readers a profound commentary on the human condition.
However, the only drawback I feel is a few grammatical/spelling errors interspersed throughout the story which was unexpected given the literature is so good.
Overall, Tournament of the Lost is a compelling read for fans of dark fantasy who appreciate detailed world-building and complex character arcs. Its exploration of freedom, morality, and the human spirit's resilience makes it a thought-provoking addition to the genre.
I fell in love with the author's world-building capabilities which is both intricate and immersive, painting a vivid picture of the macabre landscapes and the complex socio-political dynamics among its kingdoms. The narrative is rich with unexpected plot twists and cliffhangers, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The dialogue is sharp and engaging, revealing deep insights into the characters' psyches and the overarching themes of freedom and survival.
One of the novel's strengths lies in its character development. The protagonists evolve significantly throughout the story understandable through their POVs, their growth reflecting the harsh realities they face within the tournament. Themes of camaraderie, betrayal, and resilience are explored, offering readers a profound commentary on the human condition.
However, the only drawback I feel is a few grammatical/spelling errors interspersed throughout the story which was unexpected given the literature is so good.
Overall, Tournament of the Lost is a compelling read for fans of dark fantasy who appreciate detailed world-building and complex character arcs. Its exploration of freedom, morality, and the human spirit's resilience makes it a thought-provoking addition to the genre.
October 31, 2020
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Tournament of the Lost
Author: Jonathan Hunter
Book Series: The Lost Aeden Book 1
Rating: 4/5
Recommended For...: fantasy
Publication Date: May 18, 2019
Genre: Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, slight romance and some sexual content)
Publisher: Indie Published
Pages: 591
Synopsis: In a macabre ring-world forgotten by time, a tournament is to be held, a tournament thought to never plague the divided kingdoms of Aeden again. A band of unlikely friends will test the perils of hell and taste heaven's forbidden fruits. But who stands behind this tournament and more importantly why now? Ten thousand will fight for riches beyond their dreams, six kingdoms will be the devil's playground, and only one will survive, but none will be left standing in the Tournament of the Lost.
Review: For the most part I thought this book was pretty good. The book had great detail and world building. The book had good character development and writing. The book also had an intriguing plot and overall I felt compelled to continue with the story.
However, I did feel like the book was a bit too long. The book had a bit of “Stephen King-ism” i.e. long winded and sometimes too overly detailed. The book would have been better split up into two in my opinion.
Verdict: I thought it was good, just really really long.
Book: Tournament of the Lost
Author: Jonathan Hunter
Book Series: The Lost Aeden Book 1
Rating: 4/5
Recommended For...: fantasy
Publication Date: May 18, 2019
Genre: Fantasy
Recommended Age: 16+ (violence, gore, slight romance and some sexual content)
Publisher: Indie Published
Pages: 591
Synopsis: In a macabre ring-world forgotten by time, a tournament is to be held, a tournament thought to never plague the divided kingdoms of Aeden again. A band of unlikely friends will test the perils of hell and taste heaven's forbidden fruits. But who stands behind this tournament and more importantly why now? Ten thousand will fight for riches beyond their dreams, six kingdoms will be the devil's playground, and only one will survive, but none will be left standing in the Tournament of the Lost.
Review: For the most part I thought this book was pretty good. The book had great detail and world building. The book had good character development and writing. The book also had an intriguing plot and overall I felt compelled to continue with the story.
However, I did feel like the book was a bit too long. The book had a bit of “Stephen King-ism” i.e. long winded and sometimes too overly detailed. The book would have been better split up into two in my opinion.
Verdict: I thought it was good, just really really long.
August 9, 2020
3,8 🌟
I got this e-book sent by the author in exchange of an honest review.
It's a dark fantasy with supernatural things like mages, vampires, and demons. And we could encounter them on different regions on the divided kingdoms of Aeden.
Every region in this story had different atmospheres. When a group of people joined the Tournament of the Lost, they had to go through these kingdoms and encountered many obstacles that were just appeared in those regions. They race against time before the deadly fog reached them.
The story was told from three different's pov. It's so fascinating that we could see this dark world from different perspectives: Oliver (a tournament participant), King Edmund who lost his daughter before the tournament began (the princess actually joined the tournament), and wizard kids.
I love how the author described this world, how a band of unlikely friends survived when facing many devilish creatures. However, I was having trouble with so many characters in this story. I like multiple point of views, but in this story the new characters and the creatures appeared almost every chapter. It's the first book, but it was so damn long. I think it would have been better if the author had made this story to two separates book 😂
I got this e-book sent by the author in exchange of an honest review.
It's a dark fantasy with supernatural things like mages, vampires, and demons. And we could encounter them on different regions on the divided kingdoms of Aeden.
Every region in this story had different atmospheres. When a group of people joined the Tournament of the Lost, they had to go through these kingdoms and encountered many obstacles that were just appeared in those regions. They race against time before the deadly fog reached them.
The story was told from three different's pov. It's so fascinating that we could see this dark world from different perspectives: Oliver (a tournament participant), King Edmund who lost his daughter before the tournament began (the princess actually joined the tournament), and wizard kids.
I love how the author described this world, how a band of unlikely friends survived when facing many devilish creatures. However, I was having trouble with so many characters in this story. I like multiple point of views, but in this story the new characters and the creatures appeared almost every chapter. It's the first book, but it was so damn long. I think it would have been better if the author had made this story to two separates book 😂
June 10, 2021
Thank you to the author for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed reading this dark high fantasy story with an intriguing concept in which a group of friends enter a dangerous tournament.
Bonus - there’s a world map!
It’s unique how the world is set up in rings. The world building is immaculate. You can truly visualize the scenery since the author includes extensive details.
Faldio is hands down my favorite character. His sense of humor jumps off the page. Eclair is another character that captured my attention.
In the beginning we meet a lot of characters and get a lot of info about the world which was a bit confusing. The story is told through multiple POVs but it isn’t stated who’s POV we’re reading from - after a while you kinda start to recognize who’s narrating, but it can be confusing at first.
I give this book 3 ⭐️ because at some points the story was slow and dragged a bit. There were several typos and mistakes. Though this didn’t take away from the story I did have to reread some parts. This book has a lot of potential and I think that with some editing this book could easily be a 4 or 5 ⭐️ read.
**This is a dark fantasy story. If that’s your thing you will really enjoy this book. But it may be a bit dark for some people.**
I enjoyed reading this dark high fantasy story with an intriguing concept in which a group of friends enter a dangerous tournament.
Bonus - there’s a world map!
It’s unique how the world is set up in rings. The world building is immaculate. You can truly visualize the scenery since the author includes extensive details.
Faldio is hands down my favorite character. His sense of humor jumps off the page. Eclair is another character that captured my attention.
In the beginning we meet a lot of characters and get a lot of info about the world which was a bit confusing. The story is told through multiple POVs but it isn’t stated who’s POV we’re reading from - after a while you kinda start to recognize who’s narrating, but it can be confusing at first.
I give this book 3 ⭐️ because at some points the story was slow and dragged a bit. There were several typos and mistakes. Though this didn’t take away from the story I did have to reread some parts. This book has a lot of potential and I think that with some editing this book could easily be a 4 or 5 ⭐️ read.
**This is a dark fantasy story. If that’s your thing you will really enjoy this book. But it may be a bit dark for some people.**
February 9, 2020
What I liked:
The overall story idea is awesome. It’s tempting and there’s a lot about it. Additional to that there’s great world-building, which makes it all come together. The concept of this world is well thought on. It’s the details about it I really enjoyed. I also really liked the fact the there were characters coming together that wouldn’t have been together in the first place. It made it more interesting to follow and to understand the differences between the people living in Aeden. There’s been some hidden criticism about society and I really enjoyed that!
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What I disliked:
Though i did enjoy the concept of the story, I did think it lacked a little depths here and there. In-between there were changes of POV, that I found a bit confusing. I was never sure which character was talking until I’ve read about half a page into the new POV. I also wished the characters hat a bit more to them. There were moments when they were just right, but turned a little flat the next second again. A bit more complexity and a greater spectrum of feelings would do well. So that they can develop much better.
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All in all it was a good read. It had a good ending that left you hooked and hungry for a sequel. I’m curious about what more might be coming.
The overall story idea is awesome. It’s tempting and there’s a lot about it. Additional to that there’s great world-building, which makes it all come together. The concept of this world is well thought on. It’s the details about it I really enjoyed. I also really liked the fact the there were characters coming together that wouldn’t have been together in the first place. It made it more interesting to follow and to understand the differences between the people living in Aeden. There’s been some hidden criticism about society and I really enjoyed that!
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What I disliked:
Though i did enjoy the concept of the story, I did think it lacked a little depths here and there. In-between there were changes of POV, that I found a bit confusing. I was never sure which character was talking until I’ve read about half a page into the new POV. I also wished the characters hat a bit more to them. There were moments when they were just right, but turned a little flat the next second again. A bit more complexity and a greater spectrum of feelings would do well. So that they can develop much better.
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All in all it was a good read. It had a good ending that left you hooked and hungry for a sequel. I’m curious about what more might be coming.
August 5, 2020
If you like high fantasy, this ebook is for you! The world building is expansive and thought out. There are elements and descriptions that take you deeper into the story and make the lands come alive.
The story explores different POVs which helps give a broader understanding of what is happening in the story;
As we read about a rag-tag group of friends making their way trough the Tournament and trying to survive.
I liked how the start of each chapter told us what day of the tournament the story is happening on.
There are some suspenseful and horror scenes that take this fantasy story up a notch.
The different POVs gave me the illusion that it’s setting up for a sequel and maybe we’ll learn more about the mysterious fog.
I rated it 4 stars on goodreads but it’s more of a 3.5 for me personally as I found some parts of the story bumpy and slow.
Thanks to the author for reaching out to me and allowing me to read and review his books! I definitely recommend supporting this author.
The story explores different POVs which helps give a broader understanding of what is happening in the story;
As we read about a rag-tag group of friends making their way trough the Tournament and trying to survive.
I liked how the start of each chapter told us what day of the tournament the story is happening on.
There are some suspenseful and horror scenes that take this fantasy story up a notch.
The different POVs gave me the illusion that it’s setting up for a sequel and maybe we’ll learn more about the mysterious fog.
I rated it 4 stars on goodreads but it’s more of a 3.5 for me personally as I found some parts of the story bumpy and slow.
Thanks to the author for reaching out to me and allowing me to read and review his books! I definitely recommend supporting this author.
April 20, 2021
Detailed Review Of "Tournament Of The Lost" By Jonathan Hunter
Thanks to author for the review copy.
Genre - Fantasy
Ratings 4.5/5
Tournament Of The Lost is an amazing fantasy story and author has created an amazing world around the characters which takes you to another world.
It's an intresting story and kept you hooked with it throughout the end and also. In the middle you have to drag a bit but it picked up pace again.
Title of the book is very nice and it's a highlight for me.
Character and plot are developed at proper pace and author has shown very nicely the arc of characters.
Vocabulary of the book is very good and the language of the book is also very easy so even if you're a beginner reader you can read it easily.
The spotlight for me is the cover of the book, I really loved it. It just look so amazing with great detailing.
Title of the book is very nice and it's a highlight for me. Author has narrated this story very nicely.
Overall it's an amazing read and I really loved it. I highly recommend this book to all.
Thanks to author for the review copy.
Genre - Fantasy
Ratings 4.5/5
Tournament Of The Lost is an amazing fantasy story and author has created an amazing world around the characters which takes you to another world.
It's an intresting story and kept you hooked with it throughout the end and also. In the middle you have to drag a bit but it picked up pace again.
Title of the book is very nice and it's a highlight for me.
Character and plot are developed at proper pace and author has shown very nicely the arc of characters.
Vocabulary of the book is very good and the language of the book is also very easy so even if you're a beginner reader you can read it easily.
The spotlight for me is the cover of the book, I really loved it. It just look so amazing with great detailing.
Title of the book is very nice and it's a highlight for me. Author has narrated this story very nicely.
Overall it's an amazing read and I really loved it. I highly recommend this book to all.
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