Book Details :
The Chronicles of Earth
Published February 22, 2024 by Pewter Lynx Press,
ISBN 9781739264468 (ISBN10: 1739264460)
Language English
Review Details : The Chronicles of Earth is loosely based on the famed father of geology, James Hutton and his circle of friends and the clash of emerging scientific reasoning over religion, with a dash of magic thrown in. The author has done a fair job of creating a tale of intrigue and action set in the conservative streets of Edinburgh, Scotland during the 1700s and works in some wizardry for good measure.
A suitable read for young adults looking for a taste of fantasy with enough juice to pique their interest. The Chronicles of Earth is an upgrade from Hogwarts to a more grown-up world but light enough not to faze youngsters. The few small wobbles in the narrative or readability glitches did not detract so much from the read but any author updates would improve some passages. The literary licence in the telling was enjoyable. I would have enjoyed more character development and a more wily plot, but overall I enjoyed the book. The author has the makings of an ongoing series.
Disclaimer : I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Rating : 6.5/10. I rated this slightly lower, as I believe the author is capable of achieving more. While the book is entertaining, it is best suited to young adults rather than “adult” historical fantasy.
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