Happy first Tuesday of October. Time for another book review. I’m a bit amazed that my reading has actually slowed since retirement, so I didn’t post a review last week. Today’s is for a book written by friend, fellow author, and Story Empire contributor, D. Wallace Peace.
I haven’t read a lot of fantasy in the last few years, but this one had me spellbound.
My Review
I love books with vivid descriptions and imagery. I also love character-driven fiction. The Necromancer’s Daughter gives both. From the opening paragraph to the final line, I was immersed in the pages of this book.
Barus is a healer and necromancer who is summoned by the King of Verdane when the queen is having complications with childbirth. Despite this, both the queen and the child die. Barus takes the infant’s body back to his lowly cottage, breaths life back into her, and raises her as his own.
Nineteen years later, she discovers the identity of her birth father, and he wants to take her back to the castle as heir to the throne. But members of the Red Order don’t want this to happen. The king’s entourage is attacked, he is killed, and Aster flees for her life.
What follows is a journey to the country of Blackrock to seek help from her birth mother’s family. Accompanied by two unlikely companions—Joreh son of the Vicar of the Red Order, and Teko, a cutter from a neighboring country.
The book has plenty of conflict, betrayal, devotion, and love all woven together into a beautifully written story. A resounding five stars.
Not since Tolkein have I been so caught up in a world of fantasy. I highly recommend this one!
Joan Hall 
This is on my Kindle TBR list.
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It’s a good one, Michele!
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Thanks so much for reading and for sharing your wonderful review, Joan. What a treat to find your thoughts here. I’m so honored. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the book since I know this isn’t your go-to genre. And I can relate to having less time to read when I retired. Lol. It makes no sense at all. Huge hugs. ❤ ❤
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I absolutely loved this book, Diana. You paint a beautiful picture with words. And the characters? Wonderful job.
Yes, my reading time has decreased. I used to read from my Kindle during lunch break and now I don’t. it’s surprising how much I was able to accomplish in those thirty minutes.
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Thanks, Joan. I’m so glad you enjoyed the read. I imagine you’ll get into a retirement routine in time and reading will be part of it. It’s amazing how time gets gobbled up!
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A fantastic review, Joan. I agree wholeheartedly! My heart ached for all the hardships Diana threw at Aster. There are some vicious nail-biting moments. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and congrats to Diana!
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Mine did too, Jan. Diana did a wonderful job with this story.
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I’m so glad you liked Aster, Jan, and felt for her when I made her life miserable. Lol. Nail-biting is good too. 🙂 Thanks for swinging by Joan’s to check out her review. Hugs. ❤
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Teko was another favorite character for me.
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I liked him too, Joan. He was my least-planned character.
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Fabulous review, and I agree. It’s a wonderful story!
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Thanks so much for stopping by Joan’s, Priscilla. I’m so glad you enjoyed the story and her review. Joan made my day. 🙂
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It is a great story, Priscilla. Sorry I’m late in responding to you. Somehow I missed your comment yesterday. As always, thanks for visiting.
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Great review, Joan. I completely agree, this is an amazing read 🙂
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It certainly is, Denise!
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Thanks for swinging by Joan’s, Denise. It was a wonderful surprise to find her review today. Have a lovely evening, my friend. Hugs.
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Hugs right back.
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Such a great review, Joan!! Thank you for sharing it with us!
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You are welcome, Mar!
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Joan’s review gave me a giant smile, Mar, and your comment added to it. Thank you.
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Terrific review! I say it everywhere I can, but I love this book.
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It’s a great read, Kymber. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Aww. Thanks for taking the time to check out Joan’s review, my friend. You’re so kind to read and share your thoughts. Have a beautiful evening.
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You are so welcome. I hope you have a lovely evening, too.
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❤
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A terrific review, Joan. Congratulations to Diana.
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Thanks, John. Diana penned a wonderful story.
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Yes, she did.
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Thanks for the kind comment and congrats, John. Joan made my day!
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😊
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Wonderful review, Joan. A huge congratulations to Diana, bravo! 🎉
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It’s a great story, Gwen.
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Thanks for checking out Joan’s review, Gwen. I’m beyond delighted. Have a wonderful evening. ❤ ❤
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High praise, indeed! Kudos to Diana!!
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Thanks, Liz. Diana did a wonderful job in creating the characters and with world building.
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You’re welcome, Joan.
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Thanks for the lovely comment, Liz. I’m so honored by Joan’s wonderful review and share. Huge hugs.
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You’re welcome, Diana!
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Great review. I want to read this one, but my October is kind of booked. The TBR pile is growing again.
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I know what you mean. Mine is never-ending. I’m still reading books I purchased last year, although I obviously move some newer purchases to the top of the list.
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Thanks, Craig. Your October sounds super busy with your own release and writing goals. Whenever the book rises to the top of the pile, I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
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It’s already a busy month and it just started. I’ll get to it, I promise.
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🙂
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Great review, Joan. I loved this book, and it most certainly is spellbinding. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Hugs 💕🙂
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Spellbinding is a wonderful way to describe it. Thanks, Harmony.
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I like that word too. Lol. Thanks for stopping by Joan’s, Harmony. I loved her review and am grateful for your wonderful comment. Hugs.
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I loved this book, Diana! You should be a bestseller! Hugs 💕🙂
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Ha. Wouldn’t that be nice! I had one book that reached best seller on Amazon for about three hours. Lol. Thanks, Harmony. ❤
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Diana has a way with words. Her stories always suck me right in. This book was no exception. It was masterful. Wishing her the best. Excellent review, Joan. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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She really does have a way with words. Like you, this story sucked me right in. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Staci.
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Thanks for the wonderful comment, Staci. I’m so grateful that non-fantasy readers like you and Joan are giving it a go and enjoying the read. Have a wonderful evening. ❤
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A wonderful review, Joan. I love fantasy books too so will put this on my TBR list.
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I don’t normally read fantasy, but this one was a winner! Thanks, Karen.
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Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Karen. Joan wrote such a beautiful review. I’m grateful. I hope that if you decide to give the book a try, you enjoy the adventure. 😀
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