I absolutely love fantasy stories - be they in book form, movie form or even game form. This story was wonderful. Some parts seemed to drag on a little, but I enjoyed the fact that real places were added to the story - making the concept feel a little more realistic.

I received this in e-book format as an added bonus to another book I received in exchange for a review. I wasn't asked to review this one, but I really wanted to. I am glad I got the opportunity to read this, so thank you! :) Great book! ( )

Amazing and a great read! I have read this book throughout the night to the next morning (just past midnight)!! One great thing I liked was how it incorporated real history into the fantasy setting presented in this book.

I was given the opportunity to read this book (E-book format) through the author, who provided it for free on Amazon. To begin, the story plot got more interesting as I read more into the book. At first, I was having trouble following the story due to stumbling on unknown names of people, cities and so on, but was soon starting to memorize them quicker as they were quite unique. From the very beginning, the story had been very descriptive and readers were well informed about what's going on, where it is set and more. Then it moves onto introducing the main character, Hakeem, who goes on a journey or more so, an adventure - this main character was well written, mostly because I enjoyed that fact that he was talented with fighting and had the skills. The interesting part was that the more you read on, the more fascinating of a character Hakeem became, the way he interacts with other characters around him and the way he acts, etc.

As the story unfolds, the more I know about the prophecy and how it begins to become fulfilled. I admit that I did find the book a bit lengthy, however this does not mean that I was not up for the challenge. Also, the book cover is visually pleasant, and had caught my attention from the very beginning. For me, a beautifully designed/artistic book cover and an interesting story plot are the main things that I look for in a book, and I believe that this book has achieved both.

Overall, the way this book is written really captivates you and brings you to open up your imagination. I really enjoyed reading this from the beginning to the end, and look forward to what's to come as the series progresses - hopefully it will only get better.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
(Note: The same review has also been posted on Amazon) ( )