I really liked this story. It caught my attention from the very beginning as Usher Vance, the old storyteller, started spinning his tale. What he didn’t realize, the story would end up being about him. I love the fact Gray strung the plot out, revealing bits and pieces the further we got into the story. No one was as they seemed.

The characters were well-developed, along with the story. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. The plot, for the most part, was well-paced. I did think it bogged down in the middle with all the battles, but they were necessary for the advancement of the plot. I never thought about fighting from chariots before, or the logistics of using them to tear through the wall of defending soldiers. At times, I felt I was in the chariot with Uther and Samel as they chased down Horsa. I could see the piles of dead and dying, as the chariot and horses leapt and weaved their around around or over them. As I’m writing this review, a week and half later, the images still seem fresh in my mind. Very well done.

If you’re looking for an alternative spin on the Arthurian story, you’ll want to read this story. I give it 5 feathers. ( )

I've read a few fantasy versions of the Arthurian legends, especially tales of the period before Arthur was born. I don't think Shadowland offers enough of a spin on the original tale to justify creating a novel. There was some druid mysticism, but most of it felt extraneous to the plot. The part about a boy entering the body of a wolf while he slept felt "borrowed" from George R. R. Martin. Also, the story alternated between an old man remembering/narrating his own past and the events he was describing. There was no real purpose to framing the story that way and it felt unnecessary to me.

The writing was good, with very few typos for a self-published novel. You might enjoy it if you are unfamiliar with the legends, but it fell flat for me.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in order to review it. ( )

All I can say is, holy cow! What a book! I picked this up free through Bookbub. I was more intrigued by the title and cover. Reading the review left me with little knowledge of what I was getting into.

This is the story if Uther Pendragon. I read of Arthur, but now much on his father. This is the story of him. We learn of Merlyn and how he becomes the Druid. Cal his best friend that transforms in his dreams into a wolf. Clarissa who is the lady of the lake.

I honestly fell in love with this story. Well written. So much action that I was never once bored with the story.

Excellent read! ( )

All I can say is, holy cow! What a book! I picked this up free through Bookbub. I was more intrigued by the title and cover. Reading the review left me with little knowledge of what I was getting into.

This is the story if Uther Pendragon. I read of Arthur, but now much on his father. This is the story of him. We learn of Merlyn and how he becomes the Druid. Cal his best friend that transforms in his dreams into a wolf. Clarissa who is the lady of the lake.

I honestly fell in love with this story. Well written. So much action that I was never once bored with the story.

Excellent read! ( )

I purchased this book because the description sounded good. But I soon found it was just another version of the Arthur legend. It might have been kind of exciting as a YA selection. I didn't find the writing particularly well done, and I did not enjoy it much. ( )