The Wolf and the Wyvern By John Cronshaw, A Book Review

The second book of this series does not disappoint my expectations from the first book. The storyline continues without revealing the whole plot, keeping you turning the pages, enjoying the chapters, one after the next.

The era setting is, of course, once again, with swords, daggers, castles, and a little magic that brings a very different reality to life that the reader can totally immerse themselves in for a little escape from the norm, since it is a continuation of the first book.

The two main characters, Maja and Ragnar, win the favor of the reader for their wit, compassion, and love for their lost home. The need to see them succeed is strong and compelling. Without giving the story away, the fight to regain their home, not knowing yet what either of them is doing to that end, captures your heart and imagination through the whole book.

Wonderfully written, with details that not only immerse you into the story, but also create a new reality which gives you pleasant sights and smells, dark and dangerous passages heightening your senses, and feelings of connection to the characters. I gave this 5 out of 5 stars and believe everyone would enjoy this series.

The Fall of Wolfsbane by Jon Cronshaw, A Book Review

 This is a story made into a series with a lot of twists, turns, and unexpected action that keeps you turning the pages for the battle outcomes, character connections, and story resolutions. I enjoyed the story, the characters, and even the not-so-nice ones.

The era setting is also one, with swords, daggers, castles, and a little magic that brings a very different reality to life that the reader can immerse themselves in for a little vacation from the norm.

The book’s ending is a ‘must read the next one’ tide pulling you out to the next book, so you can return to the comfortable new reality and find out what else happens. Yes, I did just that. I am now on the third book as I am writing this review.

There are some issues with flow or story holes: I had a clear sense of what was happening to each character as I was reading, but then something is stated that creates a whole different scene for that one character. I backpedal, thinking I missed a passage or something, but no, I didn’t. So, I just accept the new view and keep moving. Other than that, this is a well-written, detailed, and sagacious story.

I would recommend this book to any parent looking for a great adventure, with a fairly clean discourse. I gave this 5 out of 5 stars for being clean and well-written, and a good-paced story. How anyone can give this story a 1,2, or even 3 stars is outside of my comprehension unless they were expecting something beyond the age group it was intended. What an unfair shot to the author.