Up to the throne by Toby Frost

[Danny McG]

My review on Goodreads

Danny's review of Up To The Throne (Dark Renaissance, #1)

5/5: This is my review of Up to the Throne by Toby Frost. Upfront I can reveal he supplied me with a free copy for a honest appraisal and review. This story is a somewhat dark fantasy concerning a young woman’s quest for vengeance, she was badly scarred and left for dead and now, having spent...

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[Toby Frost]

Thanks Danny!

 

[Danny McG]

Thanks Danny!

No probs, I've stuck the same link on my Facebook, I have over 1500 friends there so hopefully a good few of them will read it and maybe some will then want the book

 

[Toby Frost]

Brilliant!

 

[Danny McG]

Well I've made a start on book two 'Blood Under Water' tonight - Christmas Eve Eve - such is my life nowadays.

I would have started it sooner but I've been busy proof-reading two books for another Chronner, and I gotta have some sci fi with spaceships 'n' aliens as well!

 

[Toby Frost]

Fair enough - life without spaceships would be very dull! Hope you enjoy it!

 

[Brian G Turner]

The Renaissance setting of this fantasy novel made for a fresh and interesting backdrop, and there's a rich and detailed sense of culture which made the world and story really come alive. Sometimes I would have liked to have seen the pace slowed a little to spend more time on the deeper complexities of the characters. Overall, though, an enjoyable read, and I'd be happy to read the rest of the series.

 

[Toby Frost]

Thanks Brian! I'm not sure how I missed this.

I wonder if part of the pacing comes from trying to write a crime story in a fantasy setting. I remember that one of my main issues with The Lies of Locke Lamora was the periodic flashbacks, which I felt really slowed it down. I'm currently working on the third book, which promises to be a bit more epic.