While I generally read established authors, I'm not averse to giving new authors a try. I met Jamison Stone at Balticon and was intrigued by the world so I bought his book and promised a review (which I normally do anyways).

The book is far from perfect, but does a decent job at telling an interesting story. The setting, which is usually what I value most, is quite cool and I want to learn more about Terra, Runes, and all the strange things of this world. Plot-wise the book has some quirks and could use some improvements, but nevertheless manages to pick up a good pace as the story progresses. The secondary characters are great and help bring the story to life. Unfortunately, the main character is a bit shallow which detracts from the novel given that there is such a strong focus on him. Despite some of these drawbacks, I still enjoyed the novel.

For my full review, check out my blog: strakul.blogspot.com/2017/07/book-review-rune-of-apprentice-by.html