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A review by book_geek15
Teague Wars: Phase 1: Emerald X by Brandon Hoy
4.0
Thank you to the author Brandon Hoy for reaching out to me and providing a copy of his book for review.
Emerald X is a very unique story that finds the perfect balance between fast paced action and plot relevant information. I was especially a fan of the way the world building was introduced at the beginning of the book. Framing it as a lesson being taught in a classroom, what would have been a clunky infodump of facts was instead a smooth transition from lore to the main plot.
My second favorite part of this book was the large cast of characters. Even though Phoenix hold a special place in my heart, I found myself connecting to each of his companions throughout his journey. This connection was strengthened by the use of multiple POV chapters, which provides the reader with an insight into the inner motivations of the characters.
The only issue I had with the book was the particular brand of prose Hoy uses in his novel. I tend to gravitate towards writing with more lyrical prose, so I had a bit of trouble getting into the rhythm of the book. However this only lasted for the first 1/3 of the book, and I found myself enjoying the remaining chapters with little to no issue.
Emerald X is a very unique story that finds the perfect balance between fast paced action and plot relevant information. I was especially a fan of the way the world building was introduced at the beginning of the book. Framing it as a lesson being taught in a classroom, what would have been a clunky infodump of facts was instead a smooth transition from lore to the main plot.
My second favorite part of this book was the large cast of characters. Even though Phoenix hold a special place in my heart, I found myself connecting to each of his companions throughout his journey. This connection was strengthened by the use of multiple POV chapters, which provides the reader with an insight into the inner motivations of the characters.
The only issue I had with the book was the particular brand of prose Hoy uses in his novel. I tend to gravitate towards writing with more lyrical prose, so I had a bit of trouble getting into the rhythm of the book. However this only lasted for the first 1/3 of the book, and I found myself enjoying the remaining chapters with little to no issue.