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A review by joelteon
The Advent of Winter by Dom McDermott
5.0
It's impossible to review each and every story in this incredible winter themed anthology which contains works by some of my favourite indie authors. Instead I will talk about the anthology as a whole and the incredible success of this collection of works collated by Dom McDermott.
Created as a storybook advent calendar delivered to our inboxes every day of December for the twenty four days leading up to Christmas Day, this was a Kickstarter that to my mind was a resounding success. I hope that this is only the beginning and that every year we can buy in to this delightful treat.
The synopsis puts it best and I'll leave it to that to tell you exactly what you're in for: Step into the magical realms of "The Advent of Winter," where twenty-four self-published authors craft enchanting tales that will transport you to a realm of frost-kissed wonders. This winter-themed fantasy anthology invites you to journey through December, one captivating story at a time.
I expected fun, family and chilly vibes. What I got as well as those things was honour, survival and a whole lot of action. I must admit that I wasn't prepared for the depth and breadth of these stories. I don't know how many of the 24 authors have delved into short story writing, but each and every one of them succeeded in their own ways. I was captivated every morning as I was brought into their worlds, both new and as part of their existing series. I discovered some authors I had never heard of and added their books to my TBR pile. I was reinvigorated by my favourites and advanced the books of authors I had wanted to read but haven't found the time for.
It's very hard to pick a favourite and I feel bad doing so because every story grabbed me and was a resounding success. However, it can be no surprise that my favourite indie authors wrote the tales that had the biggest impact on me. JDL Rosell, Ryan Cahill, Zack Argyle and Quenby Olson solidifed themselves as top tier. I will read anything they write whether it be short or incredibly long.
I feel so happy to be given the chance to experience the brilliance of this anthology in the long days of summer here in the southern hemisphere. To be transported into a chrismassy winter wonderland as the hot days took over was an utter delight. I'm amazed by the quality of every story in The Advent of Winter and how well Dom succeeded at staying on schedule in this busiest time of year. Well done to everyone involved. I can't wait to see what comes next. For now I eagerly look forwards to getting the collated ebook and rereading each and every tale of wintery goodness.
Created as a storybook advent calendar delivered to our inboxes every day of December for the twenty four days leading up to Christmas Day, this was a Kickstarter that to my mind was a resounding success. I hope that this is only the beginning and that every year we can buy in to this delightful treat.
The synopsis puts it best and I'll leave it to that to tell you exactly what you're in for: Step into the magical realms of "The Advent of Winter," where twenty-four self-published authors craft enchanting tales that will transport you to a realm of frost-kissed wonders. This winter-themed fantasy anthology invites you to journey through December, one captivating story at a time.
I expected fun, family and chilly vibes. What I got as well as those things was honour, survival and a whole lot of action. I must admit that I wasn't prepared for the depth and breadth of these stories. I don't know how many of the 24 authors have delved into short story writing, but each and every one of them succeeded in their own ways. I was captivated every morning as I was brought into their worlds, both new and as part of their existing series. I discovered some authors I had never heard of and added their books to my TBR pile. I was reinvigorated by my favourites and advanced the books of authors I had wanted to read but haven't found the time for.
It's very hard to pick a favourite and I feel bad doing so because every story grabbed me and was a resounding success. However, it can be no surprise that my favourite indie authors wrote the tales that had the biggest impact on me. JDL Rosell, Ryan Cahill, Zack Argyle and Quenby Olson solidifed themselves as top tier. I will read anything they write whether it be short or incredibly long.
I feel so happy to be given the chance to experience the brilliance of this anthology in the long days of summer here in the southern hemisphere. To be transported into a chrismassy winter wonderland as the hot days took over was an utter delight. I'm amazed by the quality of every story in The Advent of Winter and how well Dom succeeded at staying on schedule in this busiest time of year. Well done to everyone involved. I can't wait to see what comes next. For now I eagerly look forwards to getting the collated ebook and rereading each and every tale of wintery goodness.