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Today I bring forth a book review. It is my stop for Hag of the Hill by J.T.T. Ryder via Black Coffee Book Tours
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Genre: Historical fantasy
Print length: 288 pages
Age range: This is an adult book but suitable for mature teens age 16+
Trigger warnings: Violent deaths; deaths of family members; human sacrifice, .
Amazon Rating: 4.5*
Blurb:
Nothing is unconquerable; even our gods can die.”
Brennus is destined from birth to become a warrior, despite his farmer’s life. But when the Hillmen kill his family and annihilate his clan, he now has the opportunity to avenge those whom he loved.
Brennus must survive endless hordes of invading Hillmen and magic-wielding sidhe, aided by only a band of shifty mercenaries, and an ancient bronze sword.
Failure means his family and clan go unavenged. Victory will bring glory to Brennus and his ancestors.
"Hag of the Hills is a heroic fantasy novel set in 200 B.C. on the Isle of Skye, steeped in Celtic mythology and culture.
Review
⭐⭐⭐⭐
(3.5 round up)
The Hag of Hills by J.T.T. Ryder was definitely a well thought out book. It is filled with mythological beings through out.
Brennus does not want a quiet life, he wants adventure, to make a name for himself. To be remembered. But after an encounter with the Hag of the hills, he learns the hard way that everything has a price. He's been told to beware of the Hag. But Brennus wants that glory and if she can offer all his desires, all the glory, the gold and the women. How do you say no?
Like I said everything comes with a price.
The Hillmen are invading and Brennus is nothing really but a farmer, with warriors blood in is vain but no real training.
Everything comes with a price, so much destruction and death.
I enjoyed what I have read there is a lot of potential for this series and I am interested in reading the next book. The author did a great job with the battle scenes, and I do like a good battle.
The writing has moments where it comes across as weaker then other times, I tend to like my prose a little more wordy so to speak. I have some issue with some repativeness and the way to many chest references both male and female, it was a bit much for a just over 300 page story. But over all a an enjoyable story that had my eyes fill a little.
So if you like historical fiction/fantasy, especially involving the Celts and Roman's then I really think you will like the Hag in the Hills
About the Author
Joseph Thomas Thor Ryder is an archaeologist and author of the heroic fantasy trilogy, THE BRONZE SWORD CYCLES. Book 1 and 2 are Hag of the Hills and The Lion of Skye, alongside their prequel, Tomb of the Blue Demons.
He is a published author of Viking archaeology, and a doctoral candidate specializing in the Viking Age and Celtic Iron Age. He lives in Norway where he conducts archaeological research and writes heroic fantasy set in historical periods.
Happy Reading
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