An exciting origin story for one of Brooks' most well-known characters. I hope this is the start of many more books set in the Shannara world.

Terry Brooks delivers a book that seems alot of Shannara fans have been waiting for. I for one, was extremely excited to see this book because it sets the foundation for the world of Shannara with the development of Galaphile & the druid order in the land.

For buffs of the series ,which started so many years ago, this is a slow burn prequel that develops the characters and world with rich detail of vast forest, ruins & magical places.

The book revealed the excitement of Druids magic, but the porltential danger if the power is left unchecked or used by the wrong individuals.

Galaphile himself, Brooks excels in painting as more than just a mythical figure. He is not infallible but deeply human. His insecurities, ambitions, and doubts are explored with nuance, making him relatable even as he stands as a paragon of wisdom and leadership.
Supporting characters, many of whom become pivotal figures in the wider Shannara saga, are equally well fleshed out.

Thanks to both Terry Brooks & Netgalley for their giving me the opportunity to read such a pivotal book in the history of Shannara! Excellent writing & a must read.

The Shannara series was started in 1977 and, thanks to Terry Brooks' perseverance and talent, this epic fantasy world continues to grow to this day.

Galaphile is a prequel to the series and tells us about the origins of the Druids. Galaphile Joss is introduced as an orphan in a small town. He is a clever and motivated boy who catches the attention of a visitor. This novel, one of the best Terry Brooks has written in the past few years, takes us on a fantastic journey with Galaphile and the people he meets as he grows to shape the future of the Four Lands of Shannara.

Galaphile pulled me in from the first chapter and never disappointed. The plot and characters are well presented and reminds me why I have been enjoying this series from the beginning. Being a prequel, it is also a great jumping-on point for those who have never read the series.

My thanks to NetGalley for sharing this ARC with me.