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theshaggyshepherd's review
3.0
Return of the Knights started with a bit of action to get your blood flowing before pulling back to a slower pace, which is the way I like to start my books. It felt very much like an introductory novel overall, which isn’t too surprising considering this series is planned to have 5 main books.
This feels like a very ambitious book that some people have compared to ASOIAF, which I personally have not read. Based on what I’ve heard about it though, I can see where the comparison originates. There is a ton of political intrigue and very interesting lore and world-building. You can really tell that the author has put a lot of thought into this, and it’s the part I’m most curious about in future installments for this series.
Sadly though, there are multiple things that I struggled with as well. It was difficult at times to follow the political machinations because there were so many names to keep track of but not enough history with these people yet for them to solidly stick in my memory. While some things felt overly complicated, others felt too simplified in order to fit into the complicated narrative that was needed to move this story along. I do have to say though that this improved some in the second half so I am optimistic moving forward, especially now that we’re a bit more familiar with the characters and setting in general.
Much of the dialogue felt clunky and, for me, the language in it didn’t always fit the world. While I do generally like political intrigue, it occasionally felt a bit too convoluted just for confusion’s sake and that sometimes took the steam out of some of the reveals that otherwise would’ve really surprised me.
In that same vein, the characters didn’t feel quite as fleshed out as I would’ve liked. They felt somewhat one-dimensional for much of the story, which made the ending a little bit anti-climactic because the actions felt more out of character rather than like an unexpected twist that I might’ve appreciated more otherwise. The women especially often felt more like accessories to move the plot along rather than their own characters with motives and feelings.
I do have to say though that for much of the book, I forgot that this was a translation. There were a couple of words that felt out of place but overall, this was a really smooth reading experience in that regard. I’ve read a different translated series before that ended up not working for me and I suspect it was due to the translation as the original received a lot of praise. I did not feel the same here so kudos to the translator on that.
This turned out to be a much longer review than I originally anticipated but the book definitely left me with a lot of feelings. The author set a high bar for himself and managed to meet some aspects better than others. Nonetheless, I do think that he is someone to keep an eye on because this ambitious debut lays the groundwork for a series with a lot of potential.
This feels like a very ambitious book that some people have compared to ASOIAF, which I personally have not read. Based on what I’ve heard about it though, I can see where the comparison originates. There is a ton of political intrigue and very interesting lore and world-building. You can really tell that the author has put a lot of thought into this, and it’s the part I’m most curious about in future installments for this series.
Sadly though, there are multiple things that I struggled with as well. It was difficult at times to follow the political machinations because there were so many names to keep track of but not enough history with these people yet for them to solidly stick in my memory. While some things felt overly complicated, others felt too simplified in order to fit into the complicated narrative that was needed to move this story along. I do have to say though that this improved some in the second half so I am optimistic moving forward, especially now that we’re a bit more familiar with the characters and setting in general.
Much of the dialogue felt clunky and, for me, the language in it didn’t always fit the world. While I do generally like political intrigue, it occasionally felt a bit too convoluted just for confusion’s sake and that sometimes took the steam out of some of the reveals that otherwise would’ve really surprised me.
In that same vein, the characters didn’t feel quite as fleshed out as I would’ve liked. They felt somewhat one-dimensional for much of the story, which made the ending a little bit anti-climactic because the actions felt more out of character rather than like an unexpected twist that I might’ve appreciated more otherwise. The women especially often felt more like accessories to move the plot along rather than their own characters with motives and feelings.
I do have to say though that for much of the book, I forgot that this was a translation. There were a couple of words that felt out of place but overall, this was a really smooth reading experience in that regard. I’ve read a different translated series before that ended up not working for me and I suspect it was due to the translation as the original received a lot of praise. I did not feel the same here so kudos to the translator on that.
This turned out to be a much longer review than I originally anticipated but the book definitely left me with a lot of feelings. The author set a high bar for himself and managed to meet some aspects better than others. Nonetheless, I do think that he is someone to keep an eye on because this ambitious debut lays the groundwork for a series with a lot of potential.
thewulverslibrary's review
3.0
The Palace of the Dawn will soon be stormed. The most ruthless man of all time is one step away from assailing on Iovbridge and dethroning Sophie Delamere. The Queen of Knightdorn is now alone, with neither allies nor an army capable of rebuffing the enemy which is approaching her city. Everything appears to be over, until a mysterious young man, Elliot, makes his appearance.
Entangled in a web of lies and politics, Elliot will try to draw Walter away from Iovbridge and face him in the stronghold of Wirskworth. He will attempt to rekindle relations and revive the old alliance between the Queen of Knightdorn and Syrella Endor, the Governor of Wirskworth. Elliot’s mission will take every fibre of his will and if he fails, so shall the kingdom.
Game Of Thrones meets Greek mythology in this explosive epic fantasy story, packed with war, medieval lore, magic, loyalty, and bravery. The first book in the series, The Dance of Light, will take you on an epic journey to a fantasy world of men and mythical creatures which will keep you spellbound till the very end.
I am always on the lookout for new stories so when I saw the cover for The Return of the Knights, I just had to look up the blurb and hear what this was all about. Gregory has put out an amazing epic fantasy debut for his The Dance of Light series that is filled with epic battles, political intrigue and magic that makes for a brilliant first novel. There are drips of emotional intensity that spark the imagination that can be a tad overwhelming but the more we explore this world, the more I can see this becoming a fantastic series.
There are foundations laid here that do need work. The story is interesting and unique and has the potential to build on a classic base of characters, but some felt 2D when they should have gotten more spotlight. The suspense and mystery were perhaps my favourite part and the messages that Gregory conveyed throughout were handled well. This is a story that feels familiar but knocks some of those tropes out the park.
The book itself felt like it could have been condensed and some parts felt repetitive. There were some overly analysed conversations that drew me out at times, but I was pulled back in by the story itself. Gregory Kontaxis has made a great structure for this series, and I hope that it can be tightened for the future because I'm excited to see where this goes.
Entangled in a web of lies and politics, Elliot will try to draw Walter away from Iovbridge and face him in the stronghold of Wirskworth. He will attempt to rekindle relations and revive the old alliance between the Queen of Knightdorn and Syrella Endor, the Governor of Wirskworth. Elliot’s mission will take every fibre of his will and if he fails, so shall the kingdom.
Game Of Thrones meets Greek mythology in this explosive epic fantasy story, packed with war, medieval lore, magic, loyalty, and bravery. The first book in the series, The Dance of Light, will take you on an epic journey to a fantasy world of men and mythical creatures which will keep you spellbound till the very end.
I am always on the lookout for new stories so when I saw the cover for The Return of the Knights, I just had to look up the blurb and hear what this was all about. Gregory has put out an amazing epic fantasy debut for his The Dance of Light series that is filled with epic battles, political intrigue and magic that makes for a brilliant first novel. There are drips of emotional intensity that spark the imagination that can be a tad overwhelming but the more we explore this world, the more I can see this becoming a fantastic series.
There are foundations laid here that do need work. The story is interesting and unique and has the potential to build on a classic base of characters, but some felt 2D when they should have gotten more spotlight. The suspense and mystery were perhaps my favourite part and the messages that Gregory conveyed throughout were handled well. This is a story that feels familiar but knocks some of those tropes out the park.
The book itself felt like it could have been condensed and some parts felt repetitive. There were some overly analysed conversations that drew me out at times, but I was pulled back in by the story itself. Gregory Kontaxis has made a great structure for this series, and I hope that it can be tightened for the future because I'm excited to see where this goes.
lezlie's review
slow-paced
3.0
I accepted a (gorgeous) hardback copy of this book from the author in consideration of a review. I listened to the audiobook in conjunction with the physical copy and the audiobook was purchased using my own funds. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are subjective to myself as a reader.
Friends, I won't lie to you. 90% of the reason I was interested in reading this book was because of its beautiful cover design. The other 10% is because the villain of this story (he really is the worst ) is named Walter. Anytime there's a bad guy with a name like that, I just gotta know more. Can you imagine the street cred he had to earn in order to overcome an unassuming name like Walter?
In the spirit of full transparency, I do not like narratives where almost the entirety of the book is told to the reader, instead of shown. I say that so you are aware that my personal preference possibly affects my overall review and to not let this be the only review you read to determine if this is one for you.
I will say Kontaxis pulled off this style in one of the better ways I've read. We got the history of why The Palace of the Dawn no longer has any allies, why Walter Thorn has been skirmishing in surrounding areas and asserting his control, folklore, legends, myths, etc. This information is shared with readers through several nested narratives where different characters share these tales with our main character and his little band as they travel about, attempting to restore old alliances.
Because this book is dialogue heavy with only small pockets of action, I never got particularly attached to any of the characters. Morys was the only one who managed to stir my emotions a bit. As a character driven reader, I was a little sad not to get any real nuggets of character development. Our main character, Elliott, did have some moments where we saw him wrestle with himself and learn much in the process, but it was a very small portion of the story.
So what was it that kept me reading? Guy Barnes. The award winning voice actor and audiobook narrator presented this story in the way that it should be - he brought it to life with his voice. The stories where we're told and not shown - great narrators are the key to success, in my opinion. They're perfect for the old tradition of oration, passing a story down from one generation to the next and Guy did an outstanding job. I knew I was in for a good time with the first line. It was like I was sitting in a big, comfy chair - nice fire blazing in the fireplace - with Guy leaning forward in the chair opposite me, regaling me with this tale.
The intricacy and cleverness of Elliot to outsmart Walter was so well done. There were so many important pieces that had to go just right, or everything could fall apart. When you see the big picture after all is said and done, you have to appreciate the creativity and intelligence on the part of the author.
Even though the writing style is not my preferred choice, I will absolutely be continuing the series because the author revealed something that I just have to read more about in the next installment!!!
It could very well be that this first book was written in this style strictly because it's a first book and a sort of fast-paced way for the author to catch everyone up to where the story really starts. I can't wait to find out.
You can find this review along with other reviews spanning multiple genres at The Nerdy Narrative or if you prefer video format, I do have a BookTube Channel
A heartfelt thanks to my Patrons on Patreon for their support towards my enthusiasm for reading and reviewing!
Special thanks to my highest level Patrons: Ev, Sharon, Andrew, Star, Amanda L., Kate, Gail, Amanda F., Lourdes, Tara, John, Sharon A-B, Ann, Chad K., Ashley E., & Jennifer M.
Friends, I won't lie to you. 90% of the reason I was interested in reading this book was because of its beautiful cover design. The other 10% is because the villain of this story (he really is the worst ) is named Walter. Anytime there's a bad guy with a name like that, I just gotta know more. Can you imagine the street cred he had to earn in order to overcome an unassuming name like Walter?
In the spirit of full transparency, I do not like narratives where almost the entirety of the book is told to the reader, instead of shown. I say that so you are aware that my personal preference possibly affects my overall review and to not let this be the only review you read to determine if this is one for you.
I will say Kontaxis pulled off this style in one of the better ways I've read. We got the history of why The Palace of the Dawn no longer has any allies, why Walter Thorn has been skirmishing in surrounding areas and asserting his control, folklore, legends, myths, etc. This information is shared with readers through several nested narratives where different characters share these tales with our main character and his little band as they travel about, attempting to restore old alliances.
Because this book is dialogue heavy with only small pockets of action, I never got particularly attached to any of the characters. Morys was the only one who managed to stir my emotions a bit. As a character driven reader, I was a little sad not to get any real nuggets of character development. Our main character, Elliott, did have some moments where we saw him wrestle with himself and learn much in the process, but it was a very small portion of the story.
So what was it that kept me reading? Guy Barnes. The award winning voice actor and audiobook narrator presented this story in the way that it should be - he brought it to life with his voice. The stories where we're told and not shown - great narrators are the key to success, in my opinion. They're perfect for the old tradition of oration, passing a story down from one generation to the next and Guy did an outstanding job. I knew I was in for a good time with the first line. It was like I was sitting in a big, comfy chair - nice fire blazing in the fireplace - with Guy leaning forward in the chair opposite me, regaling me with this tale.
The intricacy and cleverness of Elliot to outsmart Walter was so well done. There were so many important pieces that had to go just right, or everything could fall apart. When you see the big picture after all is said and done, you have to appreciate the creativity and intelligence on the part of the author.
Even though the writing style is not my preferred choice, I will absolutely be continuing the series because the author revealed something that I just have to read more about in the next installment!!!
It could very well be that this first book was written in this style strictly because it's a first book and a sort of fast-paced way for the author to catch everyone up to where the story really starts. I can't wait to find out.
You can find this review along with other reviews spanning multiple genres at The Nerdy Narrative or if you prefer video format, I do have a BookTube Channel
A heartfelt thanks to my Patrons on Patreon for their support towards my enthusiasm for reading and reviewing!
Special thanks to my highest level Patrons: Ev, Sharon, Andrew, Star, Amanda L., Kate, Gail, Amanda F., Lourdes, Tara, John, Sharon A-B, Ann, Chad K., Ashley E., & Jennifer M.
gregkontaxis's review
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theliteraryapothecary's review
medium-paced
3.5
This was an epic fantasy with all the fixings! My initial rating for The Return of the Knights was 3 stars. It was good but it just felt like there was something missing to make it great.
CAWPILE breakdown:
Characters: 6 - I thought the characters were fine. I would have liked a little bit more development and growth and less cookie cutter, tropish characters.
Atmosphere/Setting: 7 - The atmosphere was good. There were a few places where it could have been built up a bitmore. The setting was great! I could easily imagine all of the places!
Writing Style: 7 - Kontaxis's writing style grew on me the more I read. At first, I just wasn't sure about it all and how we were supposed to feel about certain characters. Beginning felt a bit confusing.
Plot: 8 - The plot felt very easy to follow and straight forward.
Intrigue: 5 - I felt a bit of intrigue at times but it could have been more or stretched out throughout the entire novel instead of just bits and pieces.
Logic/Relationships: 8 - Everything made sense. Even when there were twists and turns, I just thought "yup, of course we're going there now." I didn't question anything, logically.
Enjoyment: 7 - I enjoyed it and I'm interested to see where the story goes from here, like I said there was just something missing to make it feel like a great book to me. But still - it was a good book.
CAWPILE Total: 48/7 = 6.8 = 3.5 stars.
CAWPILE breakdown:
Characters: 6 - I thought the characters were fine. I would have liked a little bit more development and growth and less cookie cutter, tropish characters.
Atmosphere/Setting: 7 - The atmosphere was good. There were a few places where it could have been built up a bitmore. The setting was great! I could easily imagine all of the places!
Writing Style: 7 - Kontaxis's writing style grew on me the more I read. At first, I just wasn't sure about it all and how we were supposed to feel about certain characters. Beginning felt a bit confusing.
Plot: 8 - The plot felt very easy to follow and straight forward.
Intrigue: 5 - I felt a bit of intrigue at times but it could have been more or stretched out throughout the entire novel instead of just bits and pieces.
Logic/Relationships: 8 - Everything made sense. Even when there were twists and turns, I just thought "yup, of course we're going there now." I didn't question anything, logically.
Enjoyment: 7 - I enjoyed it and I'm interested to see where the story goes from here, like I said there was just something missing to make it feel like a great book to me. But still - it was a good book.
CAWPILE Total: 48/7 = 6.8 = 3.5 stars.
lukesblog1's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
bubblewombat's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Mr Kontaxis, HOW ARE YOU EXPECTING ME TO WAIT TILL BOOK TWO AFTER THAT ENDING??? I NEED THE SEQUEL IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!
I had such a fabulous time reading this, I didn't want it to end.
The beginning did feel a bit scary, because you're greeted with pages full of character names and there's a lot of them, but the book itself wasn't confusing at all.
It was so easy to get into, and to learn about the characters. The writing helped things along, so even when we were greeted with new info it didn't feel overwhelming and by the end you get a full understanding of why things were set up the way they were.
I read the ebook version, so I didn't flip back to check the names, and honestly you don't need to. If you have a physical copy though, then flip back if you feel like it, but I think it'll be more useful for the sequel, to remember who everyone was.
The main characters (and some of the side ones) made enough of an impact for me to remember who they were each time they appeared on page.
The pacing was nearly perfect, a tiny bit slow at the start, but when Elliot met Sophie it started to pick up.
Also, I need to compliment the translation, it's wonderfully done and made for a very smooth reading experience.
Now let's get into the characters, starting with the man, the myth, the legend, ELLIOT!!!! Cue crowd cheers.
The whole time Elliot was giving Jason (of the Argonauts) and I was living for it. Like, yes you ARE the best and you CAN do anything, flaunt it! I will accept zero Elliot criticism! You don't get him like I do!!!
You'd think he'd remind me more of Hercules, but no, trust me it's Jason. But he'll be a better hero than Jason when this series is over, mark my words.
Yes, he's a little arrogant, but which great hero isn't? He also shows that he cares a lot about his friends and would die trying to protect them.
He's smart and kind of reckless when angry, but honestly that just makes him a better character to me. And yeah, he's definitely my favourite.
My second favourite is John Long Arm, you can't get any better than a former pirate/bounty hunter, you just can't. He's also a loyal friend (all of Elliot's friends are, really, but John is special). If John doesn't make it till the very end of the series you can expect me to start a riot.
Next fav is Velhisya, I think she's a cool character on her own and I can't wait to see what she becomes in the future. I ship her with Elliot too, I'm just saying.
Last favourite (but don't worry, I love them all) is Walter. Some of you are going what??? But LISTEN, if I wasn't meant to like him why is he blonde and with a tiger too??? Just screams power to me. Yeah he's a villain, AND WHAT ABOUT IT?
I don't know if I'm hoping he survives as the series goes on or not...on one hand he's a good villain, on the other I think the people (and non-humans) of that region deserve some peace.
Speaking of non humans, there's centaurs and elves and pegasi and giants. The world building is vast, and judging by how this book ended, it'll be expanding more on the lore in future installments.
I have to mention that I cried approximately three times while reading, once when a certain someone died near the end, and the other two times because the prose was so beautiful it made me tear up.
Finally, if you want politics - The Return of the Knights has it, if you want a found family hero's journey type of story - TROTK has it, if you want a world with elements from Greek Mythology - TROTK has it, if you want characters you can root for - guess what, TROTK has that too!!!
Please pick up this book so we can scream about it together.
*Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
I had such a fabulous time reading this, I didn't want it to end.
The beginning did feel a bit scary, because you're greeted with pages full of character names and there's a lot of them, but the book itself wasn't confusing at all.
It was so easy to get into, and to learn about the characters. The writing helped things along, so even when we were greeted with new info it didn't feel overwhelming and by the end you get a full understanding of why things were set up the way they were.
I read the ebook version, so I didn't flip back to check the names, and honestly you don't need to. If you have a physical copy though, then flip back if you feel like it, but I think it'll be more useful for the sequel, to remember who everyone was.
The main characters (and some of the side ones) made enough of an impact for me to remember who they were each time they appeared on page.
The pacing was nearly perfect, a tiny bit slow at the start, but when Elliot met Sophie it started to pick up.
Also, I need to compliment the translation, it's wonderfully done and made for a very smooth reading experience.
Now let's get into the characters, starting with the man, the myth, the legend, ELLIOT!!!! Cue crowd cheers.
The whole time Elliot was giving Jason (of the Argonauts) and I was living for it. Like, yes you ARE the best and you CAN do anything, flaunt it! I will accept zero Elliot criticism! You don't get him like I do!!!
You'd think he'd remind me more of Hercules, but no, trust me it's Jason. But he'll be a better hero than Jason when this series is over, mark my words.
Yes, he's a little arrogant, but which great hero isn't? He also shows that he cares a lot about his friends and would die trying to protect them.
He's smart and kind of reckless when angry, but honestly that just makes him a better character to me. And yeah, he's definitely my favourite.
My second favourite is John Long Arm, you can't get any better than a former pirate/bounty hunter, you just can't. He's also a loyal friend (all of Elliot's friends are, really, but John is special). If John doesn't make it till the very end of the series you can expect me to start a riot.
Next fav is Velhisya, I think she's a cool character on her own and I can't wait to see what she becomes in the future. I ship her with Elliot too, I'm just saying.
Last favourite (but don't worry, I love them all) is Walter. Some of you are going what??? But LISTEN, if I wasn't meant to like him why is he blonde and with a tiger too??? Just screams power to me. Yeah he's a villain, AND WHAT ABOUT IT?
I don't know if I'm hoping he survives as the series goes on or not...on one hand he's a good villain, on the other I think the people (and non-humans) of that region deserve some peace.
Speaking of non humans, there's centaurs and elves and pegasi and giants. The world building is vast, and judging by how this book ended, it'll be expanding more on the lore in future installments.
I have to mention that I cried approximately three times while reading, once when a certain someone died near the end, and the other two times because the prose was so beautiful it made me tear up.
Finally, if you want politics - The Return of the Knights has it, if you want a found family hero's journey type of story - TROTK has it, if you want a world with elements from Greek Mythology - TROTK has it, if you want characters you can root for - guess what, TROTK has that too!!!
Please pick up this book so we can scream about it together.
*Thank you to the author for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
kayshiddenshelf's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
3/5 Stars
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Readers will be pulled in with bloody battles, classic fantasy tropes and political intrigue all set within this Greek fantasy epic. Originally published in Greek, The Return of the Knights is book 1 in The Dance of Light series and Gregory Kontaxis’ debut novel.
The story follows the conflicts between the Queen of Knightdorn and leader of a rebellion, Walter Thorn. Walter is a ruthless man, who will stop at nothing to obtain her throne and his victory appears close at hand. After suffering several losses to Walter with no hope in sight, a young man named Elliot arrives with a plan that could save the Queen in her hour of need.
The story follows the conflicts between the Queen of Knightdorn and leader of a rebellion, Walter Thorn. Walter is a ruthless man, who will stop at nothing to obtain her throne and his victory appears close at hand. After suffering several losses to Walter with no hope in sight, a young man named Elliot arrives with a plan that could save the Queen in her hour of need.
Elliot is a young man trained by his master and raised in a small village towards one purpose in life. Despite his humble upbringing he demonstrates great skill and loyalty to the Queen of Knightdorn. Yet, while he shows great skill with combat, and strategy; he is also rash, arrogant, and at times naïve. To me, this made Elliot a believable, yet flawed protagonist. I found myself both rooting for and against him at times due to his behaviour or choices, which makes sense considering Elliot is seventeen years old throughout the story.
Walter, on the other hand, quickly caught my interest. He is unapologetically cruel and efficient in his quest for the throne. The means he uses to punish and the POVs we saw from his character demonstrated a calculating mind and remorseless heart making him a compelling villain.
I also found the political scheming, strategies, betrayals, and the tensions within the plot were well written. All these developments were enticing in their complexity, and yet it felt like we only scratched the surface. The same can be said for the rich world, lore, and mythical creatures. The scope of the world feels large, and carefully built while maintaining an air of mystery.
I was also surprised by how quickly I was pulled into the world, story, characters, and the severity of their circumstances. Within the first 20%, Gregory Kontaxis drops readers right into action, and history making this complex political intrigue accessible.
Not only that, but it also features a Knights, animal companions, the chosen one and band of misfits tropes, war, reveals, twists, and much more.
However, as a character driven reader I found the choice of storytelling took me out of the reading experience at times. It felt plot driven, lacked character growth I often crave, and relied on telling rather than showing.
Despite this, the complexity of the world, plot, and the fantastic action scenes remained enticing and shows that Gregory Kontaxis is an author to watch.
I look forward to continuing the series to see what happens next and recommend this for fans of plot driven political fantasy with a refreshing lore.
I look forward to continuing the series to see what happens next and recommend this for fans of plot driven political fantasy with a refreshing lore.