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"CROP BURNER: The Tale Of Fearn & The Deamhon, introduces a strong fantasy world rife with danger, intrigue, immense power, and shifting alliances. There's some familiar world building devices, but the book manages to grow its own mythology—sometimes literally. It's an especially nice bit of storytelling that Fearn's father is, in fact, a storyteller, so readers can learn the mythos of their world through stories passed down from generation to generation in village taverns. And the lore itself is vivid, from the creation stories of their gods to cautionary tales about greed disguised as folklore. The power of those stories themselves are just as central to the book as Fearn's emerging supernatural abilities as an Asinta. They tug the plot into new precarious directions, ones that either help or undermine Fearn's journey. Can they always be believed? Where do truth and fiction blur? And they give the world a very lived-in kind of feeling, so it's easy to believe they've existed for centuries. CROP BURNER is a fantastic coming-of-age story layered under a brilliant mythology and a lush magic system that shows the complicated duality between good and evil." ★★★★½

Author Gavin Black plunges readers into a rich new fantasy world with Crop Burner, a stirring coming-of-age adventure. There are hints of style and theme from countless masters - Chaucer, C.S. Lewis, Terry Brooks, and Neil Gaiman to start - but there is also a unique flair in the storytelling of this confident novel. The prose has an easy, vivid, and effortless grace, with a careful handful of well-drawn characters. Crop Burner is a wild and immersive ride through a world that clearly deserves more exploration.

Crop Burner: The Tale Of Fearn & The Deamhon is High Fantasy done right! If you like beautifully written stories, well-developed characters, and flawless world-building, I highly recommend that you give this one a try! If you like works of fantasy by Neil Gaiman, Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson, then I highly recommend that you don’t miss out on Fearn’s epic tale because it definitely deserves your utmost attention! Talented voiceover artist, audiobook narrator, and natural teller of tales, Dylan Wheeler delights and entertains the listener with his performance of Crop Burner: The Tale Of Fearn & The Deamhon in audiobook format. He does a fantastic job of bringing all the characters to life by harnessing an insane variety of credible voices and accents.

The author, Gavin Black, crafts a dark tale with riveting characters and engaging adventure and action. Fearn’s character is likable and fully developed. The story flowed smoothly and was fast-paced. It was easy to become lost in the book. Although some may call this a coming-of-age book, it is so much more! The narrator, Dylan Wheeler gives a solid performance capturing and projecting the personality of each character richly. He spoke clearly and fluently. This is a delightful book that captures the imagination of its listeners. If you enjoy slightly dark stories with a fantasy-like feel, this is a book for you.

First off, I loved the originality this story had. There was diversity in the writing, it wasn't a cookie-cutter fantasy, it had the elements I loved but also pushed the envelope. Gavin Black managed to surprise me in multiple parts. I loved how this unfolded, it was steady in the pacing just high-paced enough.

I should say that although this is Gavin Black's debut novel he has a complete control of his story! I absolutely enjoyed the fantasy characters, as the author described them and their imaginary world in such a vivid and fascinating way! Already a fan here!

This was fabulous. As you are reading it, you are suited up right along with everyone else right down to sights, sounds, smells and sensations. If you are looking for a wild ride, new world, fantastical elements all combined to simultaneously entertain and enthrall you, this is your read!! Thank you for the opportunity to review this stunner!

A great world that was expertly described with vivid descriptions. On top of that, the plot that was well paced and the characters were charismatic and drew the reader in. Solid Plot and Fabulous Writing. A Great Novel for those interested in anything Fantasy. I really enjoyed this book.