Review of Praetors of Lost Magic, Book 1

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Review of Praetors of Lost Magic, Book 1

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Praetors of Lost Magic, Book 1" by Titus Van Kleeck.]
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Titus Van Kleeck's Praetors of Lost Magic Book 1: The Mage's Gambit is a magical fiction book full of thrills, suspense, betrayal, and conflict centered around the protagonist Koren Hrothgaard and a prophecy. First of all, Koren was a young man who lived in the town of Angoma, as shown in the book. He was an orphan who had resided in several foster homes. He was said to have immense potential as an Eldari mage; he had already displayed his predictive skills by saving a young girl from certain death. The Eldari mages were a group of magic users and official law enforcers before they were labeled terrorists by the government because they became power-hungry rather than guarding the populace. The Kensu knights guarded the populace while politicians administered the government.
 
Koren encountered Xan along the way, who offered to teach him magic techniques so he could realize his potential and fulfill his destiny. They traveled and met with a variety of interesting people, including Captain Adrianna, William, and Amkala, among others, to fulfill this prophecy. Eighteen months into his training, Koren learned that the Kul'nah warlock intended to conquer and subjugate all of the nations, so he decided to embark on a mission to stop their leader, Vaviena Kanesh, and her dark god. They came upon many battles along the route. Did Koren succeed in completing his task? Was the prediction realized? Grab a copy to learn more about these thrilling occurrences.
 
Many interesting scenarios, quotes, personalities, and groups may be found throughout this book. Even though Captain Adrianna was my favorite character, Koren was constantly in the spotlight. Her bravery in fighting for her desire to see her father once more, even though doing so would have cost her life, struck me. I have to praise the author for their superb writing. The book was suspenseful and unpredictable. Nobody would have guessed that Xan had been working for the Kul'nah warlock all along. I was surprised by it. My favorite scenario occurred at the Chasm of Ordura when Koren cast the Praetor's spell in retaliation for his friend's death. In general, I'd say the book was worthwhile.
 
The book was entertaining to read. I had a huge smile on my face as I read it. Reading the quotes was interesting. My favorite quotation was from Xan, who also added, "Keep your friends close but your enemies closer." From the first page to the last, I couldn't take my eyes off the pages as I tried to predict what would happen next.
 
There was nothing in this book that I didn't enjoy because I was so happy and satisfied with it, even though it appears there will be a sequel. as I wait to learn new stories. I commend the editor for a job well done. The book was flawless and, in my opinion, exceptionally well-edited. I rate this book five out of five stars for the aforementioned reasons. I recommend reading and savoring one of the intriguing magic-filled suspense novels in this book if you appreciate reading magic-based fiction.

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The cover of the book looks scary, but from your review the storyline looks interesting.
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Your review shows the book has a lot of intriguing events. I Enjoy magic novels like this. The protagonist Koren shows great attributes in becoming an Edari mage. I hope he fulfilled the prophecy and set his kingdom free from the kul'nah warlock.
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I agree with xan in this quote that says "keep your friends close but your enemies closer". I had a great time running through your review. Good job.
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Your review makes this book sound intriguing, but there are some things about Koren and the Eldari Mage that one might wonder about. Did he eventually become a powerful mage? The magicians had wide range of motion and weren't treated like criminals. To learn more about this prophesied story, I want to read this book. fantastic review
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Post by Blessing Chi Peculiar »

Magic books like this can be mind-capturing. From the review, it seems there were exciting scenes. The Kul'nah warlocks and their queen interest me. One must be wondering what the Eldari Magi must have committed in the past to be classified as criminals. I would love to read this book. Great review
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Post by Chris Don Nwaka »

this book interests me so much because I love reading magical books. from the review, I was able to get an insight into the book koren been the protagonist who has the prospect of an Eldari mage, I really want to know his fate. one might wonder about the kind of technology kensu knight used to fight magic. I would love to read this book to learn more. great review.
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The book contains some interesting genre like adventure, fantasy and thriller. I like the uniqueness of the plot and there is obvious suspense. Your review was also very interesting, especially the summary. Well done.
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According to your evaluation, this book's contents include intriguing genres including adventure, fantasy, and thriller. The plot is interesting, and there is definitely suspense. Also very fascinating was your review, especially the summary. Good work.
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Some classic tropes are used to create a world full of magic and an engaging storyline with many elements well blended. I'll look into this series. Thank you for your great review!
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I had judged the book by its cover, and reading this reveal has changes my notion. This book is interesting and I hope Koren succeeds in his mission. Nice review!
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In order to create a magically rich universe and a compelling plot with many well-integrated aspects, some old clichés were adopted. I will research this series. I appreciate your excellent review.
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The title of the book and cover page caught my attention, and I hope It will be interesting as I have hoped it, Will. Great review.
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What a captivating review. I will love to read this book. Good job on your work.
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Adventure, fantasy, and thriller are just a few of the intriguing genres found in the book. I enjoy the plot's originality and the clear sense of suspense. The summary of your review was particularly fascinating. Thank you.
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