An intricately drawn tale teeming with color and life.
Bogudos isn’t an easy place to grow up in, and none of its citizens are immune to the corrupt acts of the ruling class. Nobody knows this better than Erevan, a mercenary’s son with a chip on his shoulder. Ready to pick a fight at all the wrong times, the young man resists the important lessons his father continually tries to teach him. All the virtues wrapped up with becoming a man, including patience, thoughtfulness, and the value of a good reputation, are repeatedly shrugged off in favor of Erevan’s impulsive and reckless choices. Throughout their cross-country adventures, getting enough coin to keep food in their bellies is a constant struggle for these two opportunists. Thus, when an enigmatic magical courier comes along with a well-paying job offer, Erevan and his father almost can’t refuse. But before they’ve even learned the girl’s name, dangers start popping up at every turn, leaving the trio in one predicament after another. On the opposite end of the spectrum is privileged young Aireyal. Daughter of beloved Grandmage Ando, Aireyal has begun attending the most prestigious magic school in all of Lanasall. The studies are not a problem, but the final test, which gauges the students’ magical aptitude, is one Aireyal is sure to fail. All she’s ever wanted is to help the people of her land and use her inherited affluence for good. However, one silly mistake changes everything for Aireyal, her mother, and possibly even her entire world. Society frowns on each of them in completely different ways, but Aireyal and Erevan have everything in common when it comes to a keen sense of justice. Their separate journeys seem worlds apart, but in reality, are as intertwined as the sun and the moon.
Sword and Sorcery: Frostfire is an intricately drawn tale teeming with color and life. Featuring a fantastically conceived system of magic and a population of elves, goblins, trolls and pirates, the exquisite worldbuilding is eclipsed only by Ethan Avery’s fine character development. Besides self-doubting Aireyal and hasty Erevan, Nya and Zale round out the main cast, adding humor, balance, light and just a hint of amorousness to the fast-paced tale. Tantalizing hand-drawn images at each chapter break foreshadow exciting new elements of the plot and portend further intrigues. A classic story of improbable, yet spirited heroes looking to make a difference in their vastly different worlds, Sword and Sorcery: Frostfire is an enchanting and spellbinding young adult novel that will leave you begging for more.
