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A review by kevinscorner
A King's Radiance by L.R. Schulz
5.0
A King’s Radiance was fantastic! Set in the land where some people can wield magic by absorbing the power of the sun, this epic fantasy follows the three Glaive siblings, children of one of six kings of Zapour who serve under the Radiant-King.
Dazen is the crown prince who must learn to balance duty to family and duty to his future kingdom. Isha is the princess taken as a slave by one of the Radiant-King’s followers and put on display for her strange violet eyes of a Mystic. Raiz is the young prince turned rebel, set on dismantling the monarchy system built by the Radiant-King that allowed for his sister to be taken. These three siblings, separated by choice and circumstance, must forge their own path, but fate will bring them together again in their fight towards justice, vengeance, and peace.
A King’s Radiance is Luke Schulz’s first novel and what an accomplishment this is. Although you can tell that he’s still finding his groove as an author, the groundwork shines through in his worldbuilding and storytelling. The story is a bit trope-y, but tropes are tropes for a reason because they can work so well done right. I also loved the sibling dynamic he chose for his main characters, contrasting their different personalities and choices while showcasing their love for and struggles with each other. The magic and action were fun and culminated in a hugely climactic finale.
A King’s Radiance is a fantastic debut filled with magic and power, politics and strife, and ultimately the love and bond between siblings. It tells a complete epic fantasy story that can work both as a standalone and as a series starter.
*I was provided an ebook of this book as part of a book tour for it.
Dazen is the crown prince who must learn to balance duty to family and duty to his future kingdom. Isha is the princess taken as a slave by one of the Radiant-King’s followers and put on display for her strange violet eyes of a Mystic. Raiz is the young prince turned rebel, set on dismantling the monarchy system built by the Radiant-King that allowed for his sister to be taken. These three siblings, separated by choice and circumstance, must forge their own path, but fate will bring them together again in their fight towards justice, vengeance, and peace.
A King’s Radiance is Luke Schulz’s first novel and what an accomplishment this is. Although you can tell that he’s still finding his groove as an author, the groundwork shines through in his worldbuilding and storytelling. The story is a bit trope-y, but tropes are tropes for a reason because they can work so well done right. I also loved the sibling dynamic he chose for his main characters, contrasting their different personalities and choices while showcasing their love for and struggles with each other. The magic and action were fun and culminated in a hugely climactic finale.
A King’s Radiance is a fantastic debut filled with magic and power, politics and strife, and ultimately the love and bond between siblings. It tells a complete epic fantasy story that can work both as a standalone and as a series starter.
*I was provided an ebook of this book as part of a book tour for it.