The Quest for Nobility Book 1 Rule of Otharia eBook Debra L Martin David W Small
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"...this fantasy tale is highly imaginative and quite engaging..." Grace Krispy
."..science fiction/adventure novel has a lot going for it believable lead characters, a classic coming-of-age narrative, and an interesting mixture of both high-tech science fiction and fantasy elements..." Isabela Morales
"...The end is fantastic when all the threads that run through the tale are uncovered..." Robert J. Duperre
The parents of royal Otharian twins Darius and Dyla have been murdered; their cousin is stealing their throne, and they are falsely accused of murder. Their only choice is to flee to the forbidden and quarantined planet Earth, but it could turn out to be a one-way trip.
To return home, they must find an ancient crystal, that once belonged to Merlin, to power the return portal. When the twins stumble upon the location of the crystal, the local crime boss sends out his assassin to retrieve it. Can Darius and Dyla use their PSI powers to open the portal home and reclaim their throne before the assassin catches up to them?
The Quest for Nobility Book 1 Rule of Otharia eBook Debra L Martin David W Small
The Quest for Nobility by Debra L. Martin and David W. Small is the first book in the Rule of Otharia series. Though the book is tagged as science fiction, it is not hard science fiction. You won't find overly technical explanations for the science behind things.I have mixed feelings about the book. It is enjoyable and definitely well worth the money. The use of psychic or psionic powers throughout the book is one of the things I liked. The authors explain how the powers works and detail their use in a clear manner.
The background and both worlds (Earth and Otharia) are well thought out. The book is rich in detail that adds to the narrative. At the beginning of each chapter, there is a snippet of historal text and background material. Some might prefer to have this information come up during the course of events. I didn't mind it but I will admit that it did take a little getting used to. The only downside to this format is that it made navigating the book slightly harder on my Kindle. You could not use the controller to skip to the next chapter or go back to the previous one. Even if you could, you would end up skipping the introductory text because the chapter heading appears after the text. There is also no table of contents.
The characters are fleshed out and came alive for me but there were a few who seemed one dimensional. As for the storyline, I found it interesting. As the book progressed, I was drawn deeper into the story. I was able to overlook the minor problems I had with the writing style. Sometimes, the story didn't seem to flow and transition well from one scene to next. It might be because this is a collaboration which is understandable. Collaborating on a book is sometimes more difficult than writing it all by yourself.
I liked the book well enough to start reading the second book in the series. I plan on posting a review of The Crystal Fascade when I finish the book. From what I have read so far, the writing style and characterizations have greatly improved without losing any of the things I liked from the first book. As I said before, the book is well worth the money.
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The Quest for Nobility Book 1 Rule of Otharia eBook Debra L Martin David W Small Reviews
As I stated in a comment to a five star review, I really liked this book. So much so, that I spent money and bought the second one. I liked it as well, and then extreme disappointment set in. Although these two books were published five years ago, the authors decided not to finish the story and have moved on to other projects. If you love cliffhangers with no resolution, buy the first two books. If not, put them on your wish list and wait until the third gets published. Story 5 Stars; Incomplete Factor 1 Star; Average 3 Stars
Heirs to the Duchy of Telkur, twins Darius and Dyla, have not only lost their parents but have also seen their names dragged through the mud after their death. Having recently finished their education they are trying to save the Duchy from bankruptcy and deal with their cousin's attempts to seize power. However when they are framed for murder they flee Otharia, heading for previously quarantined Earth. Once there though they may not be able to find their way back.
This fantasy novel had a lot of good elements to it. The classic power struggles and plotting transcend genres. There was plenty of tension throughout which kept me reading. I wanted to find out what would become of the Duchess, whether the twins would win the competition, and finally whether they would make it back in time to save Telkur, if they made it back at all.
To me the fantasy element came from the setting, on another planet, and the powers the characters have, including telekinesis. That suited me perfectly, as none of it was too far flung which is when I can start to lose interest. I enjoyed the elements of legend that were entwined in the story when the twins fled to Earth with friend Eclair, and thought it was cleverly brought together. I also warmed to the younger characters, particularly Dyla who is a strong young woman, and liked seeing their growth throughout the book.
One of the things I particulary appreciated was the excerpts from the Chronicles of Otharia at the start of each chapter, giving details of the rule of the Kingdom and pieces of its history. I found it really helpful as a concise way to set up the background and explain some of the events taking place.
On the negative side I felt a bit overwhelmed early on with so many characters introduced so quickly. It took a bit of getting straight in my own mind, particularly as to who was plotting what with whom, but as the book went on it was no longer an issue. There were also a few typos and some of the grammar and turns of phrase employed didn't sound quite right to me. It only interrupted the flow slightly but was still a bit of a distraction. I also found sometimes the things the bad guys said or how they were described came off as cliched or amusing, which took away from the image of the sinister power-hungry plotters.
This is the first book in the Rule of Otharia series, and I liked it enough, and found myself with lingering questions I want answered, to probably go on and read the next book although I won't do so in a great rush.
Debra L. Martin and David W. Small's science fiction/adventure novel has a lot going for it believable lead characters, a classic coming-of-age narrative, and an interesting mixture of both high-tech science fiction and fantasy elements. The incorporation of Arthurian lore and Stonehenge mythology was a pleasant plot twist-although, I really think Darius, Dyla, and Elasius would have been better served collaborating with a historian rather than an anthropologist. Just saying.
Speaking of our young heroes-the teenaged Darius, Dyla, and Eclasius bear some resemblance to the Harry Potter Generation's own favorite trio. But that doesn't mean The Quest for Nobility is derivative the setting has less to do with spell-casting than aristocratic in-fighting. For the SF reader, that's par for the course.
Reading time 2 - 3 weeks. The pace of the plot can be slow at times, but mainly because Martin and Small need some exposition to set up the background for the society of Otharia.
Recommendation I'd probably classify The Quest for Nobility as Young Adult fiction-not because the ideas or writing are simplistic, but because I can see the characters appealing to a teenage audience. We all like to read about ourselves and ourselves, after all.
The Quest for Nobility by Debra L. Martin and David W. Small is the first book in the Rule of Otharia series. Though the book is tagged as science fiction, it is not hard science fiction. You won't find overly technical explanations for the science behind things.
I have mixed feelings about the book. It is enjoyable and definitely well worth the money. The use of psychic or psionic powers throughout the book is one of the things I liked. The authors explain how the powers works and detail their use in a clear manner.
The background and both worlds (Earth and Otharia) are well thought out. The book is rich in detail that adds to the narrative. At the beginning of each chapter, there is a snippet of historal text and background material. Some might prefer to have this information come up during the course of events. I didn't mind it but I will admit that it did take a little getting used to. The only downside to this format is that it made navigating the book slightly harder on my . You could not use the controller to skip to the next chapter or go back to the previous one. Even if you could, you would end up skipping the introductory text because the chapter heading appears after the text. There is also no table of contents.
The characters are fleshed out and came alive for me but there were a few who seemed one dimensional. As for the storyline, I found it interesting. As the book progressed, I was drawn deeper into the story. I was able to overlook the minor problems I had with the writing style. Sometimes, the story didn't seem to flow and transition well from one scene to next. It might be because this is a collaboration which is understandable. Collaborating on a book is sometimes more difficult than writing it all by yourself.
I liked the book well enough to start reading the second book in the series. I plan on posting a review of The Crystal Fascade when I finish the book. From what I have read so far, the writing style and characterizations have greatly improved without losing any of the things I liked from the first book. As I said before, the book is well worth the money.
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