Hello everyone & Happy Tuesday!!
Today I want to share with you a small review for The Last Shield by Cameron Johnston. This is a gender-flipped Die Hard set in a mysterious castle. It is an engaging fantasy read, perfect for fans of John Gwynne and Mark Lawrence.
The book was released in August 2024 by @angryrobotbooks
I really enjoyed reading this book. At the beginning I found it a little bit slow but then it picks up and it has intense action. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. It is a standalone with a very satisfying ending.
I also really liked that it has complex female protagonists, strong character development and characters that you care for.
The themes of the book are Loyalty, duty, survival, true grit, vengeance and dark magic.
I would really like to see more stories in this world so we can learn more about its lore.
Rating : 4 Stars
About the book:
The ancient forest realm of Sunweald is bordered on two sides by far mightier nations – a precarious situation. At its centre, the Sunweald Palace is home to the Lord Regent and the heir to the throne, together with numerous precious and powerful artefacts. The Palace is protected by the realm's elite Shields, dedicated to guarding the royal line against all foes.
A group of vicious brigands called the Wildwood Reivers have been stealing arcane artefacts and smuggling them across the borders, out of Sunweald. And the objects they most desire are stored in the mystical Wyrm Vault, hidden away deep in the bones of the earth, within the walls of the Palace itself.
As political and religious tensions mount, Sunweald's druids prepare to enact rituals for the Summer Solstice – but the Wildwood Reivers and their treacherous allies have other plans. It falls to Briar, the commander of the Shields, to defend the ancient corridors and secret tunnels of the Palace. The odds may be against her, but she'll see every enemy head adorning a spike or she'll die trying…
See you in the next post and don't forget to keep reading!!!
Athina
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