great book for fantasy readers
357629
This is a good book for fantasy readers.  It kept me interested and I will search out books by this author. Definitely worth the price
4449877
I have enjoyed this novel for many years and it is one I have read and re-read over and over.  It's a great book for those who are new to Fantasy, yest still a book a seasoned reader can get into and enjoy.  t is just the right length and complexity for a novel.  The style of story telling in this book is great as well, with first person POV and alternating between past and present to show a very complete picture of who the character is and how the decisions he makes in the past affect the current story.  A book I highly recommend to any Fantasy reader.
644192
I won't go too much in to the story just because spoilers aren't fun.  I really enjoyed this book.  I felt that the Author really created a world where fantasy mixes with modern day cleanly.  The over all story itself is something I would let my kids start reading around six or seven.  I felt that the story overall is a good character introduction and establishing who each character is in relation to the others.  It's left open in a great way to continue the story without leaving any loose ends.  While there is violence it's not gory and graphic except for one part but there isn't much detail.  That's left up to the reader.
1671290
This is a really fun, fast read.  McLeo did a fantastic job developing her characters, and this made her story very entertaining to read.  It is a wonderful piece of fantasy, and I am looking forward to book number 2.  I would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for a fantasy book to read.
4280000
Borrowed the first book from the Kindle Library and could not stop reading it.  The characters are each fun to read about, and learning about their village and community kept getting more interesting.  There are quite a few characters in the first book and more in this book, so the switching between the characters can get tiresome.  This is escpecially true when the author leaves one in an exciting circumstance.  That is also part of what makes me want to continue to read.

Each character seems to be well thought out and the author gives great descriptions of each.  The characters each have a ton of personality.  After reading many other fantasy books and some very heavy ones like the Song of Ice and Fire series, it was great to find books like this one with a lighter feel even in the face something terrible on its way.  I hope many more people will give this series a look and enjoy as I have.
485396
I really enjoyed this book and I am glad I did not read the negative reviews before reading it  I can't wait for the next volume and am glad I only have to wait a few weeks before it is released.  I found it a very enjoyable fantasy and found myself thinking about the characters and the background when I was not able to read the book.  I would say that some of the descriptions are a little violent  and graphic for young YA readers.  Older readers who like fantasy should enjoy this book very much.
1524895
The Story of Evil - Volume I: Heroes of the Siege is a great fantasy novel with many interesting themes and symbols that make it unique and you will definitely love: fantasy, mystery, monsters, dwarves, giants, elves, dragons, heroes, struggle between good and evil, adventure, suspense and more.

I would not like to reveal you the story, but I can assure that its a great one! The story focuses on main characters Steve, Ty and Kari, whose city is suddenly attacked by monsters and they decide to fight back. As expected there is a lot of action, suspense and vivid details, which make the book really good.
Also, the story is well written, it is easy and also entertaining and fun to read. Its interesting, exciting, suspenseful, with many twists and turns and most important, it really draws you in.

I would recommend it to any fantasy fan!
4358590
I read a lot of various fantasy novels and stumbled upon this book after reading city of dreaming books.
This was my favorite for Moers with the story telling, amazing characters and a congruent universe from the other books.
You won't regret reading this.
1517353
I would strongly recommend this book to any reader that likes fantasy.  This book has amazing character development, as well as many action scenes.  It has several parts that are boring, and have no excitement. However this is for character development and is needed for the plot. The many scenes that are exciting balance the book perfectly.  This is a great read for any reader that enjoys reading, but not light reading.
4278403
I wasn't expecting much since I got this free from Amazon as a deal, but as soon as I started reading it I was hooked!
The characters and the story are very interesting and before I even finished the first, I bought the second book in the series too!

Overall its a book that I would recommend to anyone who likes fantasy. I think the main character is incredibly likable too. One of the best things I liked about this book was how the main character had "something" to guide him in his choices, which took away a lot of the anxiety you feel when you worry about someone being deceived or making poor choices. That made this a very enjoyable and comfortable read which left me in a good mood despite the hardships that the characters experienced.

Sometimes the vocabulary is a bit over the top, like the author was having fun with the thesaurus, and sometimes there were small contradictions in the story. However, with a little more editing, I would easily give this 5 stars.
1211045
I really enjoyed it. The characters are well devoloped. If you like fantasy than this is a good book for you. It is not slow going and always thrilling.
766017
This was one of the better fantasy books I have read of late.  Unlike a lot of other authors Mr. Sanderson doesn't introduce so many characters that you have trouble remembering where they fit into the story and the central character's story takes up much of the book - in my opinion as it should be.  Also the way the book is written it challenges you in some parts to think about what the real intent of the line, phrase or saying, and I think there are several ways the reader can "interpret" the meaning.

I look forward to the next book which will be out in a matter of days.
3398397
From reading the first few pages of this book, I found myself unable to put it down.  Would recommend this book for any fantasy readings out there.
827061
Bunch writes with the authority of an avid fantasy fan.  He creates a believable world with believable characters.  At first I was only interested in the story of Princess Ambria but a quarter of the way into the book Greymar and his friends became visible in my mind.  Many of the fight sequences are detailed out with the accuracy of someone who knows fighting.  I am a fan of writers like Ursula LeGuin and J.K Rowlings so this book was a bit a of a leap in terms of goryness but I loved it.  I really did stay up late to read it.  This would be perfect for anyone who likes fantasy.  There are lots of spelling and grammar errors but all I can say to that is .  Mr. Bunch if you need a copy editor I would be glad to pre-read your next book.

p.s. great ending on this book as well.
645522
I feel bad about giving a book 5 stars, because it seems cheesy and unrealistic. BUT, this book is fantastic, its a fantasy that is so different from your usual perspective, it takes a different role on the fantasy aspect while keeping the common wizards, magic, elves, dwarves, the whole shebang intact. The brief chapters talking about the world, magic, culture and stuff was also very enjoyable. I highly recommend this fantastic read.
788216
I  really enjoyed reading this book. The story encorporates many elements of fantasy, real world events, and meaningful relationships. It provides nice twists and turns to the plot albeit somewhat predictable ones. I still found it a lot of fun and am looking forward to the next book!
3088767
This is a great, fantasy book.  The main character, a young girl called Imelda, is instantly likeable.  She has a wonderful relationship with her father and both are good role models for young and old alike.  The story is fast paced and takes you on an adventure to another world; written with excellent imagination and vision by Mackenzie Brown.  It is well written and you immediately like the good guys and hate the bad guys.  I found myself transported to the places described thanks to the skill of the author.  Imelda has to use her own abilities and the skills of those around her to save her father and much more...  The connection between father and daughter is heart warming as are the connections between the friends they make along the way.  There is definitely scope for another book as I would love to read more of Imelda's adventures with the new friends she makes in this story.  The start of a new series and a new heroine maybe?  Enjoyable fantasy adventure with great characters.