July 27, 2022

BLOG TOUR Sword and Sorcery: Frostfire by Ethan Avery

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the FROSTFIRE by Ethan Avery Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

About The Book:

Title: FROSTFIRE (Sword and Sorcery #1)

Author: Ethan Avery

Pub. Date: April 22, 2022

Publisher: Stories by Storytellers

Formats: Hardcover, eBook

Pages: 454

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, B&NTBD, Bookshop.org

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If you could change your life by trusting in a stranger… would you?

Erevan has a problem. He grew up on the unforgiving streets of Bogudos and has the scars to prove it. His friend, however, is stuck in jail because of his mistake. But when a suspicious courier offers him a chance to fix things, should he lift his sword and journey across treacherous lands to aid her cause?

Meanwhile, Aireyal has been accepted into the wealthiest and most prestigious magical school in all the land. There’s just one problem. She can’t do magic. But that’s far from the only secret within the walls of Darr-Kamo. And what she discovers might just change the world.

Swordsman & Sorcerer
Scholar & Spiritualist

All four have enemies. And all four need help to get what they want. But help is never free.
What would you sacrifice to get what you most desire? 

Reviews:

"An intricate and enjoyable adventure with a striking cast." —Kirkus Reviews

"Buoyant, character-driven debut." —Publishers Weekly's BookLife Reviews

"The systems of magic are elaborate, immersive, and vibrant." —Foreword Clarion Reviews

"Readers will find...thought-provoking insights about growth and opportunity and a vivid adventure." —Midwest Book Review

REVIEW of Frostfire (Sword and Sorcery #1) by Ethan Avery
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Format: ARC (Provided by Author)
Publisher: Stories by Storytellers (Self-Published by Author)

Ethan Avery’s Frostfire, the first book in the Sword and Sorcery series, is an awesome debut fantasy novel perfect for young adults and adults alike. Filled with great worldbuilding, a unique magic system, and fantastic characters, I look forward to seeing what else Avery will do with the storyline in the future. 


First of all, the cover of this book is amazing and what convinced me to check it out (without even reading the blurb). It definitely captures the vibe and the feel of the book very well. I also was quite pleased by the drawings that were included throughout the book; they added a whimsical, fantastical sense to the story. 


The worldbuilding is imaginative and vivid in Frostfire. I think every fan of fantasy will find something to suit their tastes in this book (fantastical creatures, vibrant settings, and the archetypal “quest” to name a few options). If I had to describe it, Frostfire is almost like a starter epic fantasy book (great for those who want a taste of the epic fantasy style and genre without committing to a larger book and/or series). I really appreciated how expansive Mr. Avery made everything feel without ever having an ‘info dump’ moment. 


To touch on one specific aspect of worldbuilding, the magic system the author designed was interesting. Magic in Frostfire is largely cost-based (requiring the use of dust by all except elves). I did note that there are some aspects of the magic system that haven’t been explained yet, and that will definitely be a reason for me to check out the next book in the series (I love piecing together how magic systems work in books). I’m curious if the cost-based nature of the magic will serve as an equalizing factor in some situations. 


Outside of the worldbuilding and magic system, the other major feature of the book I enjoyed was the characters. Frostfire had a great balance of an engaging, action-packed plot and well-developed characters. Each character had their own unique personality; I enjoyed getting to know Aireyal, Erevan, Nya, and Zale. Admittedly, there were a couple of times when the transition between the dual points of view and parallel storylines got confusing but that was a minor issue.


Overall, this was an entertaining and engaging fantasy debut. I will definitely be on the lookout for the next installment in the series! Thank you to the author Ethan Avery and Jaime at Rockstar Book Tours for providing me with a complimentary review copy of the book. I appreciate the opportunity to read and review the book immensely! Please note - I voluntarily read and reviewed Frostfire. All opinions expressed in the review are my own and not influenced in any way. 


Trigger Warnings: Death, Physical Assault, War, Blood, Some Gore, Social Anxiety, Racism 




About Ethan Avery:

Ethan Avery believes in the power of stories. As a child growing up in Ohio, they gave him a chance to see a bigger world, and to hear what life was like for people that didn’t look like him or believe what he did. And now, years later, he hopes to do the same for others. When he's not writing novels, directing movies, or wasting other people's time with his YouTube channel, Ethan plays video games (poorly), basketball (painfully), and D&D (problematically with praiseworthy peers). Send him a tweet @StoriesByEthan, he loves nerding out!

Website | Twitter | YouTube | Goodreads | Amazon | BookBub

 

Giveaway Details:

1 winner will receive a finished copy of FROSTFIRE, US Only.

Ends August 9th, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

7/25/2022

Ya Books Central

Excerpt

7/25/2022

BookHounds YA

Excerpt/IG Post

7/26/2022

#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog

Excerpt

7/26/2022

Author Z. Knight’s Guild

Excerpt

7/27/2022

Eye-Rolling Demigod's Book Blog

Review/IG Post

7/27/2022

@allyluvsbooksalatte

IG Spotlight

7/28/2022

FictionalFey

Review/IG Post

7/28/2022

Two Chicks on Books

Excerpt

7/29/2022

GryffindorBookishNerd

IG Review

7/29/2022

One More Exclamation

Review/IG Post

Week Two:

8/1/2022

Locks, Hooks and Books

Review

8/1/2022

_popreads_

IG Review

8/2/2022

@ReadsReaders

YouTube Review/IG Post

8/2/2022

@jaimerockstarbooktours

IG Spotlight

8/3/2022

@thebookishfoxwitch

IG Review

8/3/2022

Two Points of Interest

Review

8/4/2022

travelersguidetobooks

IG Review

8/4/2022

The Chatty Bookworm

TikTok Review/IG Post

8/5/2022

More Books Please blog

Review

8/5/2022

Rajiv's Reviews

Review/IG Post


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