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Aaron's Revenge, by Christina Weigand
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Xlibris
Published: 2010
Review Posted: 8/6/2013
Reviewer Rating:
Reader Rating: Not Rated

Aaron's Revenge, by Christina Weigand

Book Review by David Hodge

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Aaron's Revenge is a decently written (a bit pedestrian) of the lost prince type. Aaron is taken from his cradle by the badgize [term from Gahan Wilson] and left with unwitting foster parents. At fifteen, he is tested for talent and 'assignment', probably as a squire to a knight. Instead he is kidnapped again, and hauled off to the badgize place to become an evil wizard and instrument of his evil uncle Brandan's revenge. But a little rescue (more than once), and 'love is all you need', comes into play.

 

The ending clearly shows the author's moral and didactic purpose. It's worth reading, but will not win any prizes. But, do the good guys really not know what's gotten into Tomas? Can you say, Sequel? A little more polish and a sequel would not be unwelcome.

The proofreader needs a short course in the use of commas and apostrophes. On page 56, for instance, An evil grin spread across Brandan face.

 

Brandan's face, maybe? There are also occasional exercises in the perils of spell checkers: where in place of were, or laying in place of lying.

It comes with a map, and the places in the story are actually on it! It's a little unclear sometimes whether we are in Crato or Mahorg, or whether it matters.

At least the badgize don't chant, Sidra Mah! Sidra Mah! (Darn it, wrong story again!)

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