And after that sequence concluded, the book started going downhill for me. Who doesn't love a good magical, acrobatic heist? I particularly enjoyed the mustachioed strongman sidekick who gave me all the Armstrong vibes:īut, he doesn't have anything else to do in this book, so that was that. I enjoyed Rhoa's opening heist and how Jace weaved into that. I liked the two main characters, and at least the introduction of many others.Īnd, the set-up and initial chapters were great. Good characterization and POV maintenance. It does not suffer from excessive description. If that's not a pull quote, I don't know what is. Okay, back to the compliments! The writing is completely competent. I get it, it's kingdoms but ruled by wizards. As long as I'm complaining I'll add that I hate the word 'wizardoms'. Now I start hedging my compliments: in other ways the book has 90s sensibilities that don't fly well today. I think the cover is great it looks like an awesome 90s fantasy movie poster. It's got generally good ratings, so if I'm the odd one out, here, at least, are my reasons.įirst, the good stuff. I'm going to try not to get too petty, but there is much I didn't like about this straightforward fantasy novel. Connect with me through email or social media.' Join at and download a free eBook today.' -Jeff

'Would you like FREE books and access to exclusive content? Join my author newsletter, which frequently includes special offers and inside info on my books. Now residing in southern California, Jeff uses that imagination to weave tales of engaging characters caught in fantastic plots to inspire young adults and the child within us all. His tastes later evolved to fantasy epics featuring unlikely heroes overcoming impossible odds to save worlds born from the writer's imagination.

Kohanek grew up in rural Minnesota where comic books sparked his young imagination, inspiring fantasies of heroes with super-powers saving the day. With over a million published words, my author journey has just begun. I would love to have you join me and my quirky characters for one outrageous adventure after another. I equate them to the 'Marvel Movie' version of fiction, intended to be a fun escape. My books are written to entertain - fantasy adventures filled with compelling characters, spectacular magic, thrilling action, constant intrigue, and a sense of discovery.

Eye of Obscurance by Jeffrey L. Kohanek