Review of The Seventh Spark
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Review of The Seventh Spark
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Seventh Spark" by J.B. Lion.]
Nothing but delightful entertainment with a side of artistry to add to your menu as you read J.B. Lion's work The Seventh Spark - Knights of the Trinity. Enchanting you in the beauty of angles and demons, Lion achieves in captivating the reader into the world of fantasy, stringing along the most amusing cast of otherworldly siblings. After the death of their brother, the siblings adhere to the ritual of placing judgment on the dead and finding a replacement for their court. And of course, nothing is easier said than done when it comes to family discussions.
Lion's emphasis on world-building is showcased in the artwork, providing details of the world, and broadening the visions of the creator more than what words can dictate. Allowing the art to speak for itself, I've found myself gazing at the characters and mesmerizing myself with the background scenes guiding me through the story. Lion does a great deal in setting up the dynamics of the main relationships of the characters (partnered up with their designs) the dialogue flows between each character just right.
Despite the plethora of characters, having too many in a room can become claustrophobic. Every great story deserves a group of characters we become attached. In Lion's characters, many of them felt underwhelming making their presence overshadowed by other characters. Some characters are felt rushed in their introductions and are not given enough time to present themselves to the reader. During the sibling's dinner feast where Lion gives us short snippets of comic book-style reading, multiple characters are rapidly introduced, causing confusion on who is who, and which character is the reader following for the story. Despite the number of characters, Lion stylizes each member of the family and creates a unique difference that adds to the world of gods.
World-building is an art and Lion captures that creation through the characters and visual artwork that I cannot get enough of! Imagery is key and Lion unlocks that vision perfectly well for the world as it brings more excitement for what is to come for these characters. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars as a true rising fantasy story is in the works and I can't wait to continue to further explore the artistry that gives this world life!
My inner teenager is craving a new adventure where demons and angels are the forerunners of the story and I believe many other young adult fantasy readers could say the same. The character designs can inspire all upcoming artists within us as young readers take the first look at a story bundled with lore, world-building, and story-telling. At no surprise, J.B. Lion will inspire another generation of young fantasy readers who can explore the world of gods and angels.
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The Seventh Spark
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Nothing but delightful entertainment with a side of artistry to add to your menu as you read J.B. Lion's work The Seventh Spark - Knights of the Trinity. Enchanting you in the beauty of angles and demons, Lion achieves in captivating the reader into the world of fantasy, stringing along the most amusing cast of otherworldly siblings. After the death of their brother, the siblings adhere to the ritual of placing judgment on the dead and finding a replacement for their court. And of course, nothing is easier said than done when it comes to family discussions.
Lion's emphasis on world-building is showcased in the artwork, providing details of the world, and broadening the visions of the creator more than what words can dictate. Allowing the art to speak for itself, I've found myself gazing at the characters and mesmerizing myself with the background scenes guiding me through the story. Lion does a great deal in setting up the dynamics of the main relationships of the characters (partnered up with their designs) the dialogue flows between each character just right.
Despite the plethora of characters, having too many in a room can become claustrophobic. Every great story deserves a group of characters we become attached. In Lion's characters, many of them felt underwhelming making their presence overshadowed by other characters. Some characters are felt rushed in their introductions and are not given enough time to present themselves to the reader. During the sibling's dinner feast where Lion gives us short snippets of comic book-style reading, multiple characters are rapidly introduced, causing confusion on who is who, and which character is the reader following for the story. Despite the number of characters, Lion stylizes each member of the family and creates a unique difference that adds to the world of gods.
World-building is an art and Lion captures that creation through the characters and visual artwork that I cannot get enough of! Imagery is key and Lion unlocks that vision perfectly well for the world as it brings more excitement for what is to come for these characters. I would rate this book 4 out of 5 stars as a true rising fantasy story is in the works and I can't wait to continue to further explore the artistry that gives this world life!
My inner teenager is craving a new adventure where demons and angels are the forerunners of the story and I believe many other young adult fantasy readers could say the same. The character designs can inspire all upcoming artists within us as young readers take the first look at a story bundled with lore, world-building, and story-telling. At no surprise, J.B. Lion will inspire another generation of young fantasy readers who can explore the world of gods and angels.
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The Seventh Spark
View: on Bookshelves
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