Morrigan’s Brood by Heather Poinsett Dunbar
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I recieved this book through the goodreads giveaway, my first one actually. Im going to keep my review short so i dont give away any spoilers. My first thought, with all of the introductions to the maps, characters, gods and goddesses, blood lines it reminded me of the depth a Tolkien novel would have. Well written and extensive research done to bring a true depth to the story and characters. Amazing detail bring the cultures to life. By the time I got fourth chapter I began to wonder of the blood drinkers were going to make an appearance. I really like that the vampires are not the entire focus of the plot, while an integral factor in the story they are not the entire story-as some of the more common books out there today. It is a slow book, maybe better phrased a whole lot of story is covered, which made it a tad difficult to read but well worth the time. While I did enjoy it I have a feeling it would be better for someone into the fantasy style of say salvatore?
Go have a look on Amazon and maybe pick yourself up a copy of the book?
Tagged: Book review, fantasy, vampire
Freakshow Minus Tent 
Thank you, Alicia, for a rather humbling review. I am glad you enjoyed the book, and my wife and I appreciate your comparisons. Incidentally, she and I will have an opportunity to meet R.A. Salvatore at a book signing at Space City Con in Houston, Texas next weekend, although the meet-and-greet will be more in the capacity of “fan” than “peer”.
Also, thank you for pointing your blog readers in the direction of Amazon.
May I ask to know the identity of your favorite character? Most women claim it is Marcus, but after pressing them (people we know), they grudgingly admit that Mandubratius is their dirty, dark secret.
Anyway, congratulations on winning, and my wife and I really appreciate that you took the time to write a review.
Cheers!
Christopher Dunbar
Co-Author of the Morrigan’s Brood Series
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Alecia Ludwick-Jones wrote a wonderful review of Morrigan’s Brood: Morrigan’s Brood Book I after winning a free giveaway from Goodreads. Please check out her blog “Freakshow Minus Tent” for the review of Morrigan’s Brood and other cool stuff!