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You and me, here and now, together as One. I’m not a fantasy reader. And the author of this book is my big brother. So, take my words with a grain of salt. Critique: Again, fantasy is not typically my genre of choice. Especially fantasy of this caliber. Pronunciation guides, maps, a wildly diverse cast of characters, sprawling realms, and incredibly detailed descriptions of scenes, places, and characters. I, admittedly, struggle with reading this type of literature. I can often feel bogged down by the details and get frustrated when I feel it difficult to recall characters’ names, personalities, motives, and plot points both big and small due to the density of the story. But again, I would say this is more of a me problem than that of Nathan. His writing can feel excruciatingly detailed, but I would argue this both hinders and helps readers like me. The writing forces me to slow down and process the action scenes, descriptions, and dialogue. It frustrates me, but also reveals one major...

Book: The Epic of Marindel: Chosen Author: Nathan Keys Review by Amanda Heck All thoughts, critiques, and opinions expressed here are my own. This is the non-spoiler review.   Preface:  I have finally sat down to write my review! Wow, what a ride. I began reading Chosen June 12th and finished it July 19th - normally I read much more quickly, but I needed some time to process this masterpiece, especially chapters 37 to 47. It was absolutely breath-taking.  Let me begin by adding some background surrounding this review. When I first found out that Nathan was writing a book, I was very much intrigued. Since I was little, I have been devouring stories. I am a voracious reader, and I also love to write, so hearing my future brother-in-law was crafting his own book greatly interested me. However, I was skeptical upon hearing it was 1) Christian fiction and 2) going to be most likely self-published. Yes, I am a book snob. For context, since 2012, I have read be...