Kingshold (The Wildfire Cycle, #1)
I received a copy of the audiobook from Tantor Media in exchange for an honest review.
Kingshold by D.P. Woolliscroft
My rating: 3.5 of 5 stars.
An enjoyable classic fantasy romp with some modern touches, Kingshold is a commendable debut by D.P. Woolliscroft.
This first book of The Wildfire Cycle is heavy on politics as its major plotline is centred around the election of a new Lord Protector to the Kingdom of Edland. With the current King dead and after many generations of useless monarchs, the ancient wizard, Jyuth, who founded the kingdom refused to take any further responsibility in choosing the next one. Instead, an election was proposed and the story ensued with political scheming and assassinations (which are perfectly legal if performed under a contract).
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