What Reader’s Are Saying

☆☆☆☆☆ 5 out of 5 stars.

·Reader Review on AMAZON

Great Read. Didn't want to put it down.

Great read. Lots of adventure, magic and spells, mystery, strange creatures, and surprising facts. As the story progresses, the heroes and villains learn about the power of trust and friendship, the dangers of being ruled by revenge, and that appearances can be deceiving. Didn't want to put it down, and didn't want the story to end.

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Editorial Reviews

Assessment:

Plot/Idea: Wishes and Choices offers readers genuine wisdom conveyed through a thrilling adventure with its protagonist Mythral, a wizard who must change his destiny to save his world. First, Mythral needs an apprentice—but he harbors doubts about that plan, as he prefers his own company and already has his hands full. From there, Thomas delivers an entertaining, snappy plot, brimming with magic, danger, and the ultimate hero's quest.

Prose: Thomas's worldbuilding is rich, from wizardry to banishment to time travel, though his heavy reliance on the passive voice detracts some from that experience.

Originality: Wizards, dragons, and magic are fantasy staples and offered in spades here; Thomas elevates the fantasy further by prompting reflections on free will and moral choices.

Character/Execution: Mythral is developed mainly through his actions, though Thomas builds some interiority as the novel progresses. Still, he is an intriguing lead, "doomed by his overconfidence" but desperate to change the course of his future.

Date Submitted: July 15, 2024, Booklife Prize

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