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Steven Poore's The Heir to the North is as delightful as it is unexpected. I picked up this book because I enjoyed the author's post in a online fantasy group, and I was not disappointed.

From the beginning, both the protagonist and pacing are unique, a slow burn that divides into unexpected twists and lets the reader share the heroine's surprise and uncertainty, fear and wonder, as she journeys to knew cities and lands. Despite limited choices, Cassia lays claim to her own autonomy and in doing so makes herself invaluable in the quest she has been forced to undertake. Though forces move around her over which she has little control or understanding, she maintains her curiosity and her dreams, and never wavers from the idea that she will achieve freedom and her dreams.

Well written and smartly plotted, this novel is perfect for an reader with an appreciation of the power of stories, and a love for unique characters. I loved it and will be looking for more of Poore's work.


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The Heir To The North Steven Poore 9781909845893 Books Reviews

Wow, I have to say up front do not judge this book by its cover! I know it sounds shallow, but I did not have high expectations when I first saw the book’s cover. I’m so glad I read it as it is right up there with some of my favorite fantasy books by authors like Brandon Sanderson. The author took me on an adventure I will not forget, and often felt like I was present within the story itself. Although it is somewhat a coming of age book, it is not another YA fantasy book like so many others recently released. I enjoyed the world creation and also would expect to see other material by this author in the fantasy world he created.

When one thinks of “high fantasy” book one often thinks of dwarfs, elves, etc. This book keeps the fantasy theme without needing to include the standard tropes of others in the genre. It is a great adventure/fantasy story told by one who known how to weaves a great story. I enjoyed the story line, character creation/depth, and speed at which the story flowed. This is not just another fantasy book filled with sword fights, but instead includes some different weapons, various lands, and even a journey on the high seas. One can expect to find many different twists, turns, and shocks while reading the book, I was so sad when it was done. I wanted more. It is not simply a book filled with fights, but a true tale including deep magic, wondrous creatures, and great lands all described in great detail by the author’s ability to paint an image of the character’s surroundings.

I want to make sure to callout the author’s ability to tell a vast and expressive tale without having to resort to using vulgar language as so many other authors seem to do for the shock value. Such words would not have been in this world and the author did not put them in. This story was so well done that it does not have to resort to the use of vulgar language. Because of this, I believe the book is one to consider for younger (teen) readers. I will note that the author in a few spots does discuss prostitution which often takes place around taverns, however this is not something the author focuses upon. This is more used to show the state of the town and environment. The seedier parts of a city are included, even some light drinking or people getting drunk, but again this is not something the author felt important to include in great detail.

If I had one negative thing to say about the book, it would simply be the overall length of the chapters themselves. I often like to read a single chapter or two in a sitting, and with very long chapters in this book I had to leave a few of them to be completed in two or three setting instead of one. This is more a personal preference and not something that would prevent me from reading this book.

I very much enjoyed each of the characters the author created along with the narration by the reader. I did not have one single character I liked over another.

What does Diana Croft bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
As this review is for the Audiobook version of the book, I think it is important to talk about the narration. I believe Diana Croft complemented the story superbly. What I liked the most was her ability to maintain multiple characters, her normal European accent, and her narrative expressiveness. I can tell she knows the book’s material well and is able to add her voice to bring out the characters quite well.

I would gladly listen to other books by Diana if she continued to read books like this one. It would be an instant listen if she were to narrate the second book in the series. I was initially concerned when I saw that her other narrated book were mainly children books or rather shot books not in a genre I often listen too. This book is over 15 hours of narration and I could have easily listened to her narration if it were double that size.

If I were to make a film of this book, the tagline would be something like "The Epic Story Teller's Tale".

Disclaimer This awesome book was provided to the reviewer at no charge by either the author, narrator, or publisher in exchange for a non-bias review.
Well, this duology has gotten off to a great start. Even though I received this from the author, my opinions are not swayed by this. Despite the cover which doesn’t quite work with the narrative, this is a solid well written epic fantasy. It predominantly focuses on Cassia, who travels with her father Norrow and yearns to be a storyteller as well. Actually a better storyteller than he is. Life has not been kind to Norrow and by extension Cassia but things change when they are in Keskor and meet Baum and Meredith. Cassia is naive girl but her inquisitiveness and grit propels on adventures beyond her dreams.

Poore crafts a world that is vivid and detailed. He even takes time to deal with differences in custom, language and culture. That attention to detail was great. This is a slower paced novel and think most readers will be able to predict certain outcomes early. And it should appeal to both persons new to genre or seasoned readers looking for something different. It is a clean novel, minimal romance.

Highly recommend if you enjoy character driven plots. There is a magical system but easy to understand though the rules aren’t explained.
This is an excellent book with a very unfortunate cover. If not for the good reviews I would have passed it right by, as the picture on the cover makes it look very amateurish. However, the story itself is masterfully done.

The premise is truly interesting and unique, with an evil warlock and a despicable traveling storyteller. The world is well-developed and whole, with a backstory that fascinates and pulls you in and makes you feel like you are living in this world and imagining a grim time from ages past. For some reason, I find that the fantasies I love the most often have the darkest and most detailed backstories. This one is great.

And of course we have a hero and an immediate goal in the present tense, but it just ties in really well with the entire history and world structure. This is epic fantasy at it's best. I highly recommend you give this one a shot.

I received this book for free at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
This book had everything I like in an epic fantasy book. Poore has created a great world, with a very intriguing back-story. It has the coming of age elements centred around young Cassia. She wants to be a world-renowned story-teller, and soon events thrust her into position to not just be a witness, but an active participant in something huge. The story moves along with a great pace, and I can say that I'm without a doubt, looking forward to the sequel. If you like Trudi Canavan or Kristen Britain, you will love this book by Steven Poore!
Steven Poore's The Heir to the North is as delightful as it is unexpected. I picked up this book because I enjoyed the author's post in a online fantasy group, and I was not disappointed.

From the beginning, both the protagonist and pacing are unique, a slow burn that divides into unexpected twists and lets the reader share the heroine's surprise and uncertainty, fear and wonder, as she journeys to knew cities and lands. Despite limited choices, Cassia lays claim to her own autonomy and in doing so makes herself invaluable in the quest she has been forced to undertake. Though forces move around her over which she has little control or understanding, she maintains her curiosity and her dreams, and never wavers from the idea that she will achieve freedom and her dreams.

Well written and smartly plotted, this novel is perfect for an reader with an appreciation of the power of stories, and a love for unique characters. I loved it and will be looking for more of Poore's work.