#d.k. holmberg

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Title: The Elements Bond | Author: D.K. Holmberg | Publisher: ASH Publishing (2019)

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Title: The Chaos Rises | Author: D.K. Holmberg | Publisher: ASH Publishing (2019)

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Title: The Spirit Binds | Author: D.K. Holmberg | Publisher: ASH Publishing (2019)

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Title: The Water Ruptures | Author: D.K. Holmberg | Publisher: ASH Publishing (2019)

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Title: The Earth Awakens | Author: D.K. Holmberg | Publisher: ASH Publishing (2019)

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Review: Soldier Sworn

Author: D.K. Holmberg

Genre: Fantasy

Total Score: 4.6

Soldier Sworn is when the Teralin Sword series really gets good. From Endric’s determination to learn everything he thinks he needs, to the world this takes place in, to the storyline itself, this is a great read for fans of fantasy and Holmberg alike.

Endric is ever the star of this series. He is a character who must complete his task, who must learn and must grow into the leader that he thinks he has to become, the one who he can’t seem to become. Everything he does is to improve himself as a person, a warrior, and a leader. His drive to improve, his dedication to humility, makes him a hero that you want to see succeed. He tends to put his own obstacles in his way, and you want to see him overcome because you want to see what the next obstacle will be.

The story is interesting. We learn about the Antrillii by learning about what they face, how dire the threat and the source of that threat’s strength. We’re given interesting questions about the mysterious metal teralin and what connection Endric, the Merahl, and the Antrilii may have to it. It makes me yearn for the next book, Soldier Saved, and what answers or questions that book will give us.

The book is interesting in that it has a taste of the “outsider saves the day” but, it doesn’t really. Endric’s pursual of understanding emphasizes that Endric is Antrilii, they are his ancestry and his people. He earns his place within them by pursuing his ancestral enemy. As a mixed race person myself it’s a particularly nice touch.

Main Character Score: 5 / 5

Side Character Score 4 / 5

Setting Score 5 / 5

Plot: 4 / 5

Writing Quality & Editing: 5 / 5

Total Score: 4.6 /5

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