Kim (Mistry) -
Helpful Score: 11
This book grabbed me at the first page and never let go. It's an amazing story of magick, and the battle to save a young girl from a black evil intent on using her to destroy the world. There is so much action in this book you hardly get a chance to catch your breath. There is evil cunning, blackness and darkmages. But balancing it out is courage and bravery and the ages old fight of good versus evil. I can't wait to read the 2nd book in this series.
Cheryl R. (Spuddie) -
Helpful Score: 5
First in the Banned and the Banished fantasy series in which Elena, a young farm girl in Alasea discovers (with the help of her Uncle Bol) that she is the Wit'ch long prophesied to help the world slip out from under the dark rule of Lord Gul'gotha. She ends up banded together with a bunch of people and creatures of legend, they sworn to protect her and she only longing for the simple farm life she once had. Quite enjoyable and while there are some clichéd plotlines similar to many epic fantasy tales, it's also sufficiently different to keep it interesting for the most part. There's a fair bit of graphic violence and gory creatures and such, so best not for those prone to nightmares. LOL
Sara W. (ladyofavalon) reviewed Wit'ch Fire (The Banned and the Banished, Book 1) on + 88 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
a gripping way to start a series off!
Kristin K. (escapeartistk) -
Helpful Score: 1
'The Fellowship of the Ring' + a dab of 'The Briar King' = 'Wit'ch Fire,' and I don't mean that in a good way. While there are a few original and impressive monsters, there are other characters, and even scenes, that seem like direct Tolkien rip-offs. Add to that the occasional odd narrative choice -- like a flashback in the middle of a battle scene -- and you have something of a disappointment.
That said, this first book in the series was largely a set up for the larger conflict; as such, I'm allowing that subsequent plot lines in the sequel(s) might be more unique, as 'Wit'ch Fire' did show that much promise at least. That, however, remains to be seen... maybe.
That said, this first book in the series was largely a set up for the larger conflict; as such, I'm allowing that subsequent plot lines in the sequel(s) might be more unique, as 'Wit'ch Fire' did show that much promise at least. That, however, remains to be seen... maybe.
