Nancy D. (miz-firefly) -
I took one look at the cover of The Last American Wizard and had to read it. It looked like a blast. A fantasy with a gun toting wizard with the possibility of dragons? Sign me up! It didn't take me long to realize that two and two don't always equal four. Sometimes you must break out the quantum physics and a glass good of red and just go with it. I'm not sure what mixture of drugs Edward B. Irving was sleeping off when he dreamed up this story, but 30 years ago I'd have been all over that stuff.
I was expecting a lot of action and excitement and boy did Irving deliver. When bullets and glass and blood are not flying it is the wryest - tongue-in-cheek representation of Washington DC I have ever had the privilege to read. Let's be real, we all know DC is full of Trolls and demons and hellhounds. Irving just put their psychosis on display and gave them really big fangs.
I suppose I should try to thumbnail this for you, but I haven't had enough wine, and you probably wouldn't believe me anyway. It's a little chaotic and a lot unexpected; but If you like underdogs, and magic and tarot cards, The Last American Wizard may be the most original book you read all year. My advise? Disengage your brain and settle in for an exciting (if a bit wordy) ride
I was expecting a lot of action and excitement and boy did Irving deliver. When bullets and glass and blood are not flying it is the wryest - tongue-in-cheek representation of Washington DC I have ever had the privilege to read. Let's be real, we all know DC is full of Trolls and demons and hellhounds. Irving just put their psychosis on display and gave them really big fangs.
I suppose I should try to thumbnail this for you, but I haven't had enough wine, and you probably wouldn't believe me anyway. It's a little chaotic and a lot unexpected; but If you like underdogs, and magic and tarot cards, The Last American Wizard may be the most original book you read all year. My advise? Disengage your brain and settle in for an exciting (if a bit wordy) ride
Beth D. (BethDavis) reviewed Day of the Dragonking: Book 1 of The Last American Wizard (Volume 1) on + 55 more book reviews
Day of the Dragonking: The Last American Wizard 4.5 stars
By Edward Irving & Illustrations by Tom Joyce
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As a part of Boundless Book Reviews, a book review blog, I am often the first of our little group to be offered anything fantasy; especially if dragons, magic or anything paranormal is part of the plot. These are my favorites and Day of the Dragonking: The Last American Wizard did NOT disappoint. The characters were AWESOME, well developed and funny! The imagery was beautifully, and sometimes, grossly written; just the way I like it!
The only negative is; it took me a minute to figure out what was going on and why, but once I got into it, I couldn't stop. I can't tell you much about this book without spoilers, but I can say, I highly recommend it! Whether you like magic, dragons, paranormal, action, drama, or suspense; this is the book for you. Overall, I rate it with a very strong 4.5 Stars.
By Edward Irving & Illustrations by Tom Joyce
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. As a part of Boundless Book Reviews, a book review blog, I am often the first of our little group to be offered anything fantasy; especially if dragons, magic or anything paranormal is part of the plot. These are my favorites and Day of the Dragonking: The Last American Wizard did NOT disappoint. The characters were AWESOME, well developed and funny! The imagery was beautifully, and sometimes, grossly written; just the way I like it!
The only negative is; it took me a minute to figure out what was going on and why, but once I got into it, I couldn't stop. I can't tell you much about this book without spoilers, but I can say, I highly recommend it! Whether you like magic, dragons, paranormal, action, drama, or suspense; this is the book for you. Overall, I rate it with a very strong 4.5 Stars.
