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A review by printingbetweenthepages
Struggling With the Current by A.R.K. Horton
4.0
A fantasy war story that takes place between several countries in the world of Telverin, and Struggling With the Current, the first book in this trilogy was a wonderful way to start this story off.
Eya’s story certainly has a coming-of-age aspect to it, but seeing Eya’s character evolve as she becomes aware of her magical abilities seems to be the core focus of her character. She is a strong female protagonist that embodies so many different emotions but always perseveres. I felt connected to Eya’s character because of these qualities. I couldn’t wait to find out more about her past, her abilities, and her interactions with others.
Through this evolution of Eya’s character, we are introduced to a cast of interesting and equally intriguing characters. Some of these characters are friends to Eya and others are foes, and for some, the “jury is still out.”
The author’s writing style is quite enjoyable to read, and I love the creativity behind the fantasy aspects of the book. For example, there seems to be a nod to mythology which I really enjoyed. As another example, the magical elements are intriguing and add an element of suspense to the story line.
I enjoyed Struggling With the Current. I would recommend this book to others. For me, this book was a bit of a historical fiction piece melded with a fantasy piece. I think that readers who enjoy both the historical fiction and fantasy genres will really love this book!
Eya’s story certainly has a coming-of-age aspect to it, but seeing Eya’s character evolve as she becomes aware of her magical abilities seems to be the core focus of her character. She is a strong female protagonist that embodies so many different emotions but always perseveres. I felt connected to Eya’s character because of these qualities. I couldn’t wait to find out more about her past, her abilities, and her interactions with others.
Through this evolution of Eya’s character, we are introduced to a cast of interesting and equally intriguing characters. Some of these characters are friends to Eya and others are foes, and for some, the “jury is still out.”
The author’s writing style is quite enjoyable to read, and I love the creativity behind the fantasy aspects of the book. For example, there seems to be a nod to mythology which I really enjoyed. As another example, the magical elements are intriguing and add an element of suspense to the story line.
I enjoyed Struggling With the Current. I would recommend this book to others. For me, this book was a bit of a historical fiction piece melded with a fantasy piece. I think that readers who enjoy both the historical fiction and fantasy genres will really love this book!