
The Coward
Quest for Heroes, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Matt Wycliffe
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By:
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Stephen Aryan
Kell Kressia is a legend, a celebrity, a hero. Aged just 17, he set out on an epic quest with a band of wizened fighters to slay the Ice Lich and save the world, but only he returned victorious. The Lich was dead, the ice receded, and the Five Kingdoms were safe.
Ten years have passed; Kell lives a quiet farmer's life, while stories about his heroism are told in every tavern across the length and breadth of the land. But now a new terror has arisen in the north. Beyond the frozen circle, north of the Frostrunner clans, something has taken up residence in the Lich's abandoned castle. And the ice is beginning to creep south once more.
For the second time, Kell is called upon to take up his famous sword, Slayer, and battle the forces of darkness. But he has a terrible secret that nobody knows. He s not a hero - he was just lucky. Everyone puts their faith in Kell the Legend, but he's a coward who has no intention of risking his life for anyone....
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The story itself is entertaining if a bit familiar. Some of the challenges and enemies will remind you of different stories but that can happen with how many fantasy stories are in the world. I enjoyed the twist of a reluctant hero who had already done his part and was hesitant to return to a quest that killed 11 others and almost killed him the first time. The characters were mostly well written, and the journey itself was exciting with known and unknown dangers popping up throughout. Some twists were obvious, others less so, and aside from some production issues where the narrator said the same sentence twice in a row, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am looking forward to the next book in the series and the continuation of Kel's journey.
Great Start to a new Series
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I was impressed with how Aryan explored the inevitable PTSD that one would expect most fantasy heroes to experience. It was a stand out trait that I haven't experienced within Fantasy reading.
The plot, characters and world building all feel original and digestible. The narrative unfolds naturally and many scenes that would typically drag on in this genre are concise and entertaining.
I prefer not give much away. If you're new to the genre, or have been burnt out by the genre tropes, this is a fresh read, I promise.
A Real Hero is a Coward once
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Sadly, the premise is quickly abandoned a third of the way into the book. So I left feeling disappointed.
Take that as you will
Abandons premise
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narration
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Relatable Characters and a good story
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Great
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Loved the Story
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Interesting concept but fell short
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Very Likable Characters
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Very Enjoyable
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