Exiled

I'm not typically a fantasy reader, but I simply had to find out what a “western fantasy” was. And after reading Exiled, I'm more than game to discover how the rest of this series goes!

Pairing a fantastical world with a western flair, Kristina takes us on an adventure to a place where rough characters abound, gamblers and gunmen prowl the streets, and an occasional dragon is known to be spotted.

The Western element of the book definitely appealed to me and made it easy to get caught up in the story. However, the fantasy element definitely added a sense of unpredictability. It kept me on my toes and made it possible for any number of events to happen.

The characters were fun and relatable as well. Svana with her determination to overcome her past and Agnarr with his protective impulses were perfectly matched to survive the Rykfallin Wastelands.

Most of all, I appreciated that Kristina kept her book free of magic and that she planted a deep devotion for the Lord in her characters. It was definitely a refreshing book!

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the author, but my thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.