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A review by rebeccareader
The Fangs of War by E.J. Doble
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My current favourite self-published fantasy book.
The Fangs of War, it’s self-published, grim dark, my god is it dark, it’s military fantasy and it’s a new favourite self-published fantasy, yes! This reminded me why I love military fantasy so much!
The Fangs of War, it’s self-published, grim dark, my god is it dark, it’s military fantasy and it’s a new favourite self-published fantasy, yes! This reminded me why I love military fantasy so much!
The Fangs of War at its most basic centres on two neighbouring nations at war, Provenci and Tarraz. After the execution of the Provenci King by Tarraz forces, the country is thrown into militia rule by men long awaiting to take power. We follow several military linked POV’s. The maddening Supreme Governor in place of the King, the absolutely psychotic (but brilliant) Commander, Generals, scouts etc.
We see all of these POV’s living and fighting through a huge power struggle. People in charge, weaving lies to fuel war and chaos, so fixated on power that they will take it through corrupted, dark means.
It’s an exploration of war, of greed, of hatred for those different, of revenge. I never expected to enjoy this so much but I fell into the book, one chapter would go to 10 and time would be gone. There’s God like beings, monsters, gladiator fighting, it’s got it all! The ending of this book blows wide open the fantastical elements and whilst my brain hurt in some areas there, it didn’t dampen my love for this book and I fully imagine book 2 will give much more explanation.
Credit goes to E.J Doble’s writing, it flows beautifully!! I’ll read whatever this author throws out next because his style of writing is the reason I read over 300 pages in a day! The author also throws in fantastic humour that makes you laugh with the characters most depraved. I was a sucker for Revek!
Absolute cut throat, brutal! I lost my way in a group of characters with barely a single moral between them. Outstanding debut, gives me a lot to think about. I patiently obsessively await the sequel!