The characters, plot, setting and writing were so amazing. This writer knows how to paint a vivid picture with the pen. I can see this book featured as book of the month on multiple book club and book box sites! It is going to be a number one best seller for sure. A fantastic read for fans of YA fantacy. Get your copy now and enjoy!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for granting me the privilege of reading and reviewing this book. Highly recommend.

Review of eBook

A long time ago, in a land far away . . .

Peace reigned.
Everyone . . . humans, giants, elves, trolls, orcs, goblins, and the fairies . . . lived together in peace.

Until . . .

Slave magic was invented by the royals.
Peace dissolved into hatred, creating chaos and destruction.

In this new world of animosity, a half-breed teenager named Robin and a giant named Tove live in the dormitories of the orphanage. They have no expectations for their lives beyond the orphanage; they will be sold into a life of servitude. Freedom is a far and distant wish, relegated to the land of dreams and wishes. But Robin and Tove, who watch out for each other, know how to elude the overlords; Robin sneaks out and steals a bottle of milk from a peasant. He shares the unexpected treat with Tove.

A year later, Robin must leave Tove behind as he is sold and taken away from the orphanage. But she remains in his thoughts, even four years later, even as he is training to fight.

Rescued by falconers during an unexpected attack by the Orcs, Robin learns the truth about the milk . . . not milk, but a potion that gave him the power of fairy magic.

Robin sets off to find the fairies. But the evil Mage Rex Zlo trails him, determined to capture him for his own nefarious agenda.

Will Robin succeed? Will he and his new friends find a way to return peace and freedom to the land?

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“Slaver’s Bane,” the first book in the Rebels of Duroo series, sets the stage for what is to come. Strong characters, fascinating world-building, and a clever plot combine to lay the groundwork for what will follow. Good is very good; evil is very evil. The unfolding narrative keeps readers involved in the telling of the tale as they cheer for the defeat of evil.

A strong fantasy component teases the imagination; stunning creatures, a magical land, a fight for freedom. Be prepared for a cliffhanger . . . there are definitely more adventures for Robin before this tale reaches its conclusion.

A map of Duroo gives substance to places readers encounter in the telling of the tale.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from The Book Whisperer and NetGalley
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This is a tale of a half-breed boy that is looking for freedom and purpose in a world full of creatures that exists in dysharmony. Robin is an orphan destined to a life of servitude. He begins his drudgerous existence but is seen to be different than the others, which prompts his journey of self discovery. The journey is challenging but is an adventure of introductions. Robin is reluctant to be a hero but cannot choose the selfish pursuit of freedom that he tells himself he wants. Instead his journey becomes one of freeing the oppressed and uniting the creatures in a world of peace. The imagery of this world and it's creatures is resplendent. The tale is fun. The good and evil elements seem to shift, and the reasons are not always apparent. The book ends on a cliffhanger, and there is so much of this tale yet to be told. I loved this story and anxiously await its next installment!

It took me a bit to warm up to this one because the author has a bad tendency to get wordy when describing things, but the story really pulled me in and I was excited to see where Robin's story took him.
It's a basic fantasy premise of a world full of magical beings where there is great evil supporting the few in power and suppressing the masses when a one-of-a-kind character appears that finds himself in possession of something that the evil wants and is afraid of, something that will inspire the masses to hope there might be an end to the evil regime.
Yes, it sounds incredibly similar to thousands of other stories, but give it a chance and you'll find yourself pulled into Robin's story and unable to walk away. As much as I think Bast has a bad tendency to get wordy, I also found that he can build a character that readers can feel invested in and put him in a world that lets him shine.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and The Book Whisperer for the early read!

Thanks, Netgalley and Publisher for the opportunity to read and review! It took me some time this time, but it was worth it! Awesome read!
Really vivid setting full of all sorts of favorite fantasy creatures! The main character is a boy that takes on an adventure to self-discovery, full of danger, true friendship, and wonder. Other characters were also flashed out and well developed. There's no way not to like every page of this book. Definitely recommend it!

Such an inter And new concept in this book.

I loved the characters, the plot was easy to follow, and the details for the settings made the story engaging and fun!

This tale of a half-breed boy looking for freedom and purpose was enthralling and seeing how his journey of self discovery was great.

Can’t wait to see where this leads.