The
Highlander, The Rise of the Aztecs Series, Book 1
Author Zoe Saadia
Reviewed
by R. Murry
The Highlander is a well thought out
historical novel that portrays real people doing what their nation-tribes have
done for years. The main characters are
young leaders breaking out into their own predetermined adventures.
The elders are determined to control their
situations in the world. The young
people (Coyotl, Kuini, and Izrac) rebel that world in their own way to change
it for others and themselves.
Ms. Saadia brings this out in detailed
conversations and confrontations that propels this intriguing developed story
forward, keeping the reader’s attention.
The reader will not be bored with historical data.
The young people are the future and the
only names that are important: Coyotle, the emperor’s first born son, wants to
change the way things are done – social reform.
Kuini, the great warlord’s son, wants to change breakdown bearers
between peoples. Iztac, the princess,
wants to liberate herself and others from their bondage to the way men think.
Zoe Saadia makes their points clear, using
well developed conversations. Although
these young people are not Aztecs, they see common ground in others, where the
elders don’t. Especially Kuini, The
Highlander, in his confrontations and communal exchanges with the only Aztec –
The Aztec Warlord. To a point, the Aztec
influences Kuini’s decisions. Against the Aztec and his father’s wishes, Kuini
becomes a warrior in Coyotl’s father’s army – their enemy.
In this end is a new beginning for Coyotl
and Kuini, which may include princess Iztac. Fate will determine that end.
Saadia’s novel is an excellent lead in to
the next chapter of the lives of these three young leaders. I for one will continue to read the series,
because of the enjoyable read of book #1.
Will you?
Purchase at http://www.amazon.com/Highlander-Rise-Aztecs-book-ebook/dp/B009CCBCU4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1398682876&sr=1-1&keywords=the+highlander
Purchase at http://www.amazon.com/Highlander-Rise-Aztecs-book-ebook/dp/B009CCBCU4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1398682876&sr=1-1&keywords=the+highlander
I stumbled upon your blog in a post you made on Facebook this afternoon and what a delightful surprise to find your featured author is Zoe Saadia. Ironically, I retweet Zoe from time to time - not so much for the sake of authors supporting other authors - but because the subject matter of her books is of particular interest to me. So, Zoe, needless to say I'll stop dragging my heels and get The Highlander now that I know more about the book and you.
ReplyDeleteI am an ardent supporter of Zoe. She has an amazing gift for storytelling. Zoe was born to write, she has immense talent. I'm always happy to see her profiled.
ReplyDeleteGreat review, I agree. I am almost finished with the 2nd book in the series. She is a great author...B
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