A review by mkjacobswrites
Peace and Turmoil by Elliot Brooks

4.0

I enjoyed Brooks' debut a lot! This is a political fantasy with lots of POVs, action, and intrigue. The magic system is super cool, though I thought the explanations sometimes got out of balance (some aspects were repeatedly explained, while others were never addressed). There were also multiple grammatical/mechanical concerns that pulled me out of the story. I felt like the pacing and character development, as well as some choices, were not always consistent. But overall the world felt richly populated, the fantasy elements were engaging, the character emotions were compelling, and the action was gripping. I'll definitely be excited for a sequel!