Official Review: Spirit Sword by Sam Ford

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The book sounds riveting with your review doing it justice. Cale doesn't come off as a spoilt brat, or egoistical hero. Can't wait to pick up this one!

Thanks for this engaging, well-articulated review!
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Kelyn wrote: 26 Mar 2020, 14:54
White_Nights wrote: 25 Mar 2020, 10:43 This is the kind of book I will definitely enjoy! I am interested in the growth of Cale in his journey to survive without his family.
praise+anyi wrote: 25 Mar 2020, 13:01 I wonder how Cale felt when he discovered that the people he admired took away his most treasured family. The book sounds thrilling with your detailed review. Kudos.
Cales's growth as a character was very well written by the author. // I imagine he was heartbroken to discover that the murderers were Rangers. He lost both his family and his heroes in the same horrible day. Thanks for the compliment and for stopping by and leaving a comment!
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Wow, I literally felt like I was watching an action packed movie. Very immersive. I also guess it must have been challenging for Cake to come to terms with his new identity, was it? It must be a very interesting read. Wonderful review.
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Cotwani wrote: 27 Mar 2020, 06:26 The book sounds riveting with your review doing it justice. Cale doesn't come off as a spoilt brat, or egoistical hero. Can't wait to pick up this one!

Thanks for this engaging, well-articulated review!
I loved Cale's character. You're right; many times, the protagonists in this type of YA book come off as kind of bratty (not always, but sometimes). The author did a great job developing his character growth. Thanks for stopping in and commenting!
Laurina_Olowo wrote: 28 Mar 2020, 04:52 Wow, I literally felt like I was watching an action-packed movie. Very immersive. I also guess it must have been challenging for Cake to come to terms with his new identity, was it? It must be a very interesting read. Wonderful review.
Cale does have a bit of difficulty accepting that he's supposed to be some kind of hero. To himself, at that point, he's just the son of a pig farmer. He matures a lot in the book, and I'm sure that will continue in the next one! Thanks for dropping by and commenting!
bellajavier wrote: 28 Mar 2020, 16:39 This is an extremely well-crafted review. Definitely makes the reader want to read the book, I admire how you have captured the entire essence of the book so beautiful, in such little words.
Thanks for the lovely compliment and for stopping in and commenting!

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I love paranormal fantasy. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
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Sushan wrote: 29 Mar 2020, 22:23 I love paranormal fantasy. Thanks for sharing 👍👍
I do, too, as you can probably tell from the types of books I review! :lol2: If you do read it, I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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This book has so many positive qualities. It seems like a good fantasy to get lost in for a few hours. Thanks for the amazing recommendation!
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“The legions of the damned rise in the shadows...” Goodness gracious, this seeker of justice was in for a wild ride! Sounds like an awesome tale of excitement and intrigue.
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kdstrack wrote: 31 Mar 2020, 16:14 This book has so many positive qualities. It seems like a good fantasy to get lost in for a few hours. Thanks for the amazing recommendation!
AvidBibliophile wrote: 31 Mar 2020, 20:44 “The legions of the damned rise in the shadows...” Goodness gracious, this seeker of justice was in for a wild ride! Sounds like an awesome tale of excitement and intrigue.
It is a good read and was easily doable in just a few days. // Cale definitely had his high and low points; I think the real roller coaster ride is yet to come in the next book. I can’t wait! Thanks to you both for stopping by and commenting!
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This seems like a perfect book for me! Young-adult is one of my favourite genres, and the combination of fantasy with good character development and superb writing is everything I need. I'm even more impressed by the fact that this is the first published book of the author. Thank you very much for the great review!
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This sounds like an amazing good vs. evil book. I love novels that have humor interspersed in them to lighten the mood. Great review, Kelyn! It certainly makes me want to read the novel!
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SomeoneInTheWorld wrote: 02 Apr 2020, 03:12 This seems like a perfect book for me! Young-adult is one of my favourite genres, and the combination of fantasy with good character development and superb writing is everything I need. I'm even more impressed by the fact that this is the first published book of the author. Thank you very much for the great review!
Prisallen wrote: 02 Apr 2020, 08:33 This sounds like an amazing good vs. evil book. I love novels that have humor interspersed in them to lighten the mood. Great review, Kelyn! It certainly makes me want to read the novel!
I'm fond of YA books as well. The author is certainly to be given kudos for his writing; it is smooth and has all the marks of an established author even though this is his first book. Thank you both for the compliments! And thanks for dropping in and commenting!
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This kind of reminds me of King Arthur pulling out a sword. But this sword talks! I loved your review! This sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thank you for an amazing review!
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This is exactly the type of book I like to read. And your review made me want to read it immediately. Great job!
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Shabram22 wrote: 06 Apr 2020, 13:45 This kind of reminds me of King Arthur pulling out a sword. But this sword talks! I loved your review! This sounds like a book I would enjoy. Thank you for an amazing review!
Thank you for the lovely compliment! I had similar thoughts toward the King Arthur legend when Cale first found the sword. I loved the banter back and forth between them! Thanks for dropping in and commenting!
Mbrooks2518 wrote: 06 Apr 2020, 17:30 This is exactly the type of book I like to read. And your review made me want to read it immediately. Great job!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the review. I love it when others appreciate my writing. I hope you enjoy the book as much as I did! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!
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