Reviewed: May 11th, 2025
Released: March 20th, 2025
Genre: Epic Fantasy (LGBTQ+)
He’s not the hero they deserve, but he’s the hero they’ve got.
No, seriously. Talon wants to know what he did to deserve this. What would make a sentient rock decide that he of all people should be the one to save the world from zombies? That’s right. Zombies. Because apparently a higher power decided that teaching magic to teenagers wasn’t enough of a challenge.
With a ridiculously attractive healer (who may or may not hate him), his sister (who he miiiight have a forbidden telepathic link with), a sentient god-like rock (that can only communicate via yes/no vibes), a disdainful dragon, and a rude matchmaking horse by his side, he just might be able to save the world.
Or die trying.
Meet Talon Silverbright. He’ll save the world, but only because a rock said he has to.
Helen’s Thoughts: 5/5
Very enjoyable epic fantasy. Great characters, snarky dragons, well developed world and plenty of wit and sarcasm. Beautifully written throughout with great pacing that will keep you hooked; I didn’t want to put the book down, but you have to sleep sometimes!
Have a box of tisues nearby as you will cry, and that whole scene is so well written, it lingers with you for a while.
The romance between Talon and Jaimin develops naturally, and you are in cohoots with Sweetie to make sure it happens.
A diverse range of characters that each have their own foibles and part to play, and each fits in seamlessly. And did I say there is a snarky dragon who also has a part to play? I wish we found out a little more about the dragons and met more of them. The plot twists wonderfully, though you may figure some of it out, it doesn’t spoil the adventure.
I dearly hope this is a series as there is plenty of scope for more and I’m not ready to let go of these characters yet.
Purchase Grave Situation (In KU at time of review)
Link to book on Amazon UK: ebook | Paperback
Link to book on Amazon US: ebook | Paperback
If you enjoy fantasy books then you will love my epic fantasy Sentinal series or the Romantic Fantasy SoulMist series and now Harmony, a dystopian science fantasy.
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