Official Review: End of the Last Great Kingdom

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I don't always enjoy fantasy books, but I enjoyed the sample, but the mix of magic, battles and coming of age for Leaf makes me even more interested in reading it.
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Is there always something unique with those children who start life in school by being bullied?

It seems that the bullies underrate them, thinking that they are mere pushovers. But in most cases, they pull the biggest and most spectacular shows, making everyone shocked even to speak.

It is evident that everyone had written Leaf off and he just turned the tables on the opponent.
What a good review for the BOTD.
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Great review. This sounds like a boom that is a must read for fans of dark fantasy with its epic action, magic, and a coming of age story of an orphan. The messages of friendship and loyalty are an added draw as well as this book drawing the reader in right from the beginning. Thanks so much for sharing.
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This sounds like such an interesting book. I am a bit iffy on books in this genre usually but this seems to have mystery and action to keep a reader hooked.
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captivating indeed! exactly the type of book i'll want to read nonstop till the last page then wish for more.

amazing review! do you happen to have a book around ms. christina rose? i would want to read them as well..
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Good review. I may not read it as I don't fancy fiction.
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This sounds awesome! There aren´t enough dark fantasy stories out there. Great review!
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The premise of the book seems very interesting! I'm not too excited about the errors however, but it looks like a worthwhile read.
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End of the Last Great kingdom appears quite imaginatively crafted and interesting. However, I hardly get drawn to books in this genre, especially, ones with graphic violence and themes of magic.
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I am intrigued. I look forward to reading this book.
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Thank you for a throughall review Christina Rose. A fantasy with magic, the main character with no magic, story about friendship and fighting to survive, sounds like an epic and thrilling book.
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Thanks for your review. This one definitely sounds like an interesting fantasy and coming of age story.
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It sounds as though the author has taken a lot of inspiration from George R R Martin, with the violence and alluded-to sexual assaults. One for mature fantasy fans!
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Post by Katherine Smith »

I agree with your rating because even when the story is well told it can be hindered by poor editing. I love the cover and the beautiful artwork leads me to want to read this book. I also like that the story is part of a series so that more characters can be developed. I like that the main character is not someone who is strong or brave like the stereotypical hero, but someone who is orphaned and poor. This makes me connect more with the story especially about the part of finding yourself.
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Post by Seraphia Bunny Sparks »

Thanks for the engaging review! This book sounds perfect for me! I love a good dark fantasy and it sounds like the author has done a great job!
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