War of the Seven: An Epic Fantasy Adventure

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War Of The Seven by Brad Towers is a truly amazing read that pulls you into the world of Ethasar right from the start. The depth and richness of this fantastical world are stunning, and the original music included in the book makes it even more special.

The story is about a huge conflict where the fate of the gods and their kingdoms is at stake. One of the best parts of this book is the nine original songs that come with it. They add a unique touch and help recap key moments in the story, making the whole experience more immersive.

War Of The Seven strikes a perfect balance between being epic and easy to follow. It avoids the common problems of overwhelming information. Each chapter is clear and relevant, with smooth transitions and memorable characters, making it easy to stay engaged.

The different factions in Ethasar are all fascinating, especially the vampire nation. While I initially thought the vampires would be my favorite, I ended up loving all the factions because of their great characters and storylines. The gradual introduction of the factions and the helpful visual aids, like the crossed-out names, make it easy to keep track of everything.

The book honors traditional epic fantasy elements while adding its own unique flair. The female characters are strong and well-developed, and the story keeps you hooked from start to finish.

Overall, War Of The Seven is a fantastic epic fantasy. Brad Towers has created an incredible world with unforgettable characters and an engaging plot. This is hands down the best fantasy novel I've read this year, and I can't wait for the sequel. A solid 5/5 stars! This series is bound to become a favorite among fans of epic fantasy.

This has pretty basic fantasy concepts but also manages to feel really unique which I always love because you get something that's a mix of comfortable and also fresh!

Honestly I was roped in as soon as I read Pirate Captain x vampire queen and I was not disappointed. The worldbuilding is immersive and all encompassing and I love the addition of the original music!

This story is epic and high stakes but also an easy read, sometimes I find high fantasy can feel like you're getting bogged down so this still felt fun. There's a perfect balance between likable characters, epic plot and great worldbuilding

The plotline and character building was absolutely so much fun and I am beyond beyond excited and hopeful for sequels and more books in this series.

Thank you Netgalley for an ARC of this book for my honest review!

This book was so much fun. For me, at the beginning, it was a little rough to get into while I was trying to place everyone everywhere and associate the Gods with their champions but it moves quickly and has everything you want in a book. Treachery, intrigue, politics, and war.

In this book, each God chooses four champions to fight. The one remaining God is the one who will then go on to absorb the six others and then fight the ultimate bad guy. As you go through the book and see the betrayals, the alliances forged - maybe broken - it takes you through the seven different Gods and their peoples. You can draw parallels to them all and it is beautifully written with each of them drastically different. I highly recommend this book to others.

One thing I love about a book is when you can tell the author put their heart and soul into the book. I love the complex war strategies and all the drama unfolding between each kingdom. Original music! Very cool. I hope I can also get the ARCs for the rest of the series!! I will definitely be reading the rest. Off to order this physically.

EPIC FANTASY AND METAL? Yes, please!

Reading this book was an experience unlike anything I’ve read before: ’War of the Seven' introduces the reader to the world of Ethasar, where the gods choose their champions and go to war to decide which of the gods gets to live (while the others go away for a long period of time). The premise is promises an epic fantasy, but what made this book stand out was the mix with metal songs.

At first, we’re introduced a wide cast of characters from many factions, which can be a bit overwhelming, but with time we get to know them and we start rooting for them in the upcoming battles. All characters that have enough screen time (since there were a few that we didn’t get to see enough of to actually know them) are really well developed, so it’s easy for the reader to connect with them and predict what they will do.

I throughly enjoyed this book as I discovered the backstory of multiple of the characters and got to learn more about the gods themselves. The world building is simple to understand and it has just the right amount of intrigue. What I enjoyed even more were the connected metal songs we get through out the book, since they add so much to the characters and to the plot. Additionally, it’s very heavy on military politics, war and lore, so what is there not to love?

However, the book suffers a bit from the 'too many people to care' syndrome and it can be, at times, hard to follow and remember all the characters' actions at the same time. Of course, the most memorable actions are hard to forget, as the action and battlefield scenes are top notch.

My only complaint with this book was that it felt incomplete. Now, I’m aware that this is the first book of a series, so of course the ending would be open for the continuation, however, it didn’t feel like that at all. There was no real resolution or any kind of a wrap up, we’re just left at the middle of the story and there is no more to read. It did not feel like there was a proper ending.

In summary, I think the writer enjoyed creating this book and the songs as much as I enjoyed reading it, and it shows. I recommend it immensely if you’re a fan of epic fantasy and metal, since it is a combination that I am obsessed with now. I’m really curious to discover what happens next and I really want to know how it all ends.

Thank you so much BooksGoSocial and NetGallery for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.