5.0 out of 5 stars
Great characters make this book a must-read!, June 28, 2011
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Just finished reading this book and loved it! The story is wonderful,
but the thing that pulled me in and hooked me was the relationship
between the brothers. Each brother has a distinct personality, and as
you watch them interact you begin to really care about them. Their
dialogue is perfect! The writing is also superb, and the book left me
hoping that Danielle continues writing more stories in the land of
Miscia!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Highly Entertaining and Thought Provoking Fantasy Adventure, June 24, 2011
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In broad terms, Brother betrayed is a grand, epic fantasy-adventure, and
as such it has the sort of travel, adventure, swordplay, knights,
kingdoms and battles that would be expected of such a work.
But there's much more to it than that.
It's also the story of three brothers. Each of those brothers have unique personalities and interests and the author defines those differences subtly but masterfully. A glance here, a comment there and we have a visceral feel for the character of each player with most details not being overtly stated.
The tale is larger-than-life and the language is appropriately dramatic and poetic. While never over-done, many scenes are scripted in a manner that leaves the reader simply appreciating the beauty of the written words.
And while the story is anchored with classic fantasy elements, there are surprises at every turn. I never knew quite what to expect and there where many moments that left me thinking: "Wait a minute . . . what was that? Did that just happen?"
A thoroughly enjoyable, fast-paced, unpredictable story that entertains from beginning to end. I'd highly recommend it to anybody looking for such a read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pain of betrayal, September 4, 2011
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would the brothers have betrayed each other if the witch had said
nothing? how could she not speak? it was a land which rejoiced in the
conquering of others and there was such a high conceit in the royals,
all but the youngest. he alone realized that his land and those he loved
were playing with karma, building up such a debt to those around them
that someday that debt would come due. the middle brother was a
follower, a people pleaser even though he thought of himself as a leader
of men and so the betrayal struck him from a different direction,
blindsiding him along the way. as for the eldest...the first born son
nearly always hungers to please their parent, to be like that parent,
and so he boxed himself in and chained himself down without realizing he
ever had a choice. three brothers, unconditional love unknown, war a
heritage burned into their blood. I want more :)
5.0 out of 5 stars
Captivating Fantasy at it's best!, August 16, 2011
By Rachel Tsoumbakos "Barefoot.Writer" (Melbourne, Australia)
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Let's get started by saying that I LOVED this book!
It is exactly what happens when you take a whole bunch of Arthurian tales along with a large chunk of Tolkien's world, tear them up into little pieces and then stitch them all back together.
At no point in time did I ever question the validity of the world in which I had been placed. It is painted beautifully. The descriptions of both place and person are rich in detail.
Who would I recommend this book to? This book is a work fantasy, so anyone who is a fan of this genre will be very happy indeed with this book. I did also feel flavours of tales such as those found in the Mabinogion, so anyone who is also partial to tales of either King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table or The Lord of the Rings (or, indeed, anything written by Tolkien) will also find this book a fascinating read.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Epic Fantasy in the Classic Sense, August 5, 2011
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This tale was a real pleasure to read! Indie author Danielle Raver has
created a very real world, called Misca. The three brothers, Oman,
Fasime and Syah are very close and love each other very much, although
they each have widely divergent interests and personalities.
The tale begins with the three brothers going on an extended journey. Omens and portents abound; and the brothers find themselves contemplating the words of a witch after they return.
The land of Misca is nearing the end of its long golden age, and is poised on the edge of violent change. As the story progresses, each of the brothers becomes more clearly defined, as do their hopes and ambitions. They love their father the king, and they love their land of Misca. Each brother makes decisions that affect the land for good or for ill based on that love. Oman tends toward paranoia and fear; Fasime is caught in the middle, and the youngest, weakest brother, Syah, is the voice of reason.
The old King is a wonderful, brave character, beloved by the people as brave warrior and a benevolent ruler. The circumstances surrounding his death plunges the land into a civil war, and divides the brothers.
The battle scenes are inspiring, particularly the last battle of the old King. His strength and wisdom are some of the best scenes in a wonderful tale.
Raver's prose is lyrical, and the tale is told as if by a bard or a chronicler. This tale seems to be left open for a sequel; although it is an excellent tale in itself.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful classic fantasy, May 17, 2011
This review is from: Brother, Betrayed (Kindle Edition)
If you enjoy battle scenes with archers and pikesmen and swordsmen, then this is a must read. Brother, Betrayed has amazing descriptions of armies in action, so well written that you would swear you could hear the clang of metal and the cursing of the knights on horseback.
There are also elements of fantasy - there is a dragon, there is a witch and a prophecy, and of course the three brothers, who are princes, struggling to maintain their kingdom in the midst of battle.
On top of that, Raver has given each brother a distinct personality. I always enjoy flawed characters - people who have something to learn, and mistakes to make. The brothers are definite people; my favorite was Syah.
Great reviews, Danielle. It also looks like you got a lot of reviews from your kindle version. Good to know. Which format of your book do you find is most popular?
ReplyDeleteThanks Dwight. So far, Kindle has been the most popular. I have had a few Nook sales as well.
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