Sauragia: Journey to the Purple Mountain by J.S. Allen
“J.S. Allen flawlessly balances the weather of conventional fantasy whereas including his personal distinctive flare.”
Whether or not you’re a fan of the primary e-book, Sauragia, or solely new to J.S. Allen’s distinctive fantasy world, you’re certain to like the journey present in Journey to the Purple Mountain.
Ten years after the occasions of the primary e-book, the dinosaurs of Saurahall are settled peacefully within the kingdom of Cardolin … till an injured stranger arrives, adopted by a fearsome blizzard.
A Stolen Legacy
The stranger, Bard, is on a mission of vengeance towards a bandit chief referred to as The Purple One. When The Purple One unknowingly exhibits as much as steal the fort treasures, he sneaks away with one thing rather more worthwhile — the three royal kids of Princess Alyssa and Astron, Prince Consort and Defender of the Realm.
To avoid wasting his kids, Astron and his gang of pals — each previous and new — set out on a journey that can take them throughout treacherous waters and into the guts of the unforgiving mountains.
In the meantime, The Purple One faces his personal challenges amongst his bandit troupe, and the residents of Saurahall battle one other foe — the Gray Fever. Princess Alyssa can solely accomplish that a lot to guard her folks, and two courageous younger guards are despatched on a quest north searching for a remedy. However will they make it again in time?
A World Like No Different
J.S. Allen continues to increase the distinctive fantasy world that started in Sauragia, that includes quite a lot of humanoid dinosaurs throughout vastly totally different kingdoms — from water-loving Marosaurs to pleasant little Agrosaurs and ferocious tree-dwelling Dendrosaurs.
On this distinctive fantasy setting, Journey to the Purple Mountain boasts a concise plot with clearly interconnected storylines, every completely balanced with out outshining the opposite. J.S. Allen seamlessly jumps from one storyline to the opposite as they converge effortlessly to create the higher story.
The usage of a number of POVs permits readers deeper perception into the lives and ideas of every character, and readers will seemingly discover a favourite or two of their very own. For myself, that must be Ron and Henry!
Acquainted Faces and New Heroes
Readers will see many acquainted faces, like Astron and Alyssa, whereas additionally assembly a slew of recent characters. Whereas Journey to the Purple Mountain is a sequel, it could possibly nonetheless be learn as a standalone — however studying it after the primary e-book will give readers a deeper understanding of the characters and appreciation of the worldbuilding.
Readers can simply comply with every character’s journey utilizing the e-book’s opening map (who doesn’t love an excellent fantasy map?), which is detailed sufficient with out being overbearing.
All these components mix to create a singular fantasy novel that thrills and fascinates. J.S. Allen flawlessly balances the weather of conventional fantasy whereas including his personal distinctive flare. .Journey to the Purple Mountain is the proper learn for anybody searching for one thing a bit totally different that also accommodates all of the issues we love about fantasy.
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About J.S. Allen:
J.S. Allen is a author, linguist, historian, and nature-lover from Kansas Metropolis, Missouri. He’s the creator of the younger grownup fantasy collection Sauragia and Knights of Aralia, in addition to the ‘Woodland Tales’ anthology for youngsters and several other shorter works in varied on-line and native venues. In between writing and publishing, he likes to attract, spend lengthy hours outdoor, and skim. His favorite authors embrace M. I. McAllister, Brian Jacques, and Alexandre Dumas. He additionally maintains a weblog on writing and associated subjects at jsabooks.internet.
Publish Date: 5/21/2022
Style: Fantasy
Writer: J.S. Allen
Web page Depend: 317 pages
Writer: Ash Tree Media
ISBN: 9781956619041