Review of
Birthright Bestowed
Book 1
Ilona the Hun
trilogy
Written by
Author Erika M. Szabo
Reviewed by R.
Murry
Fantasy means a
product of the imagination. “Everything is possible if we take into account the
fact that we’re True Huns,” is a statement made by one of the characters of
this magical contemporary fantasy. This belief is there when a child is taught
to believe in oneself no matter the culture.
Ilona the Hun,
the main character of this somewhat mind awakening novel, comes of age at the
ripe old age of twenty nine. Why twenty nine? That is the age a Hun becomes of
age, an ancient decision. She awakens to the fact that she has powers a normal
human from other cultures don’t have.
As a medical doctor,
Ilona’s journey begins for the reader. Ms. Szabo, using sometimes comical
prose, has our protagonist explain her history, thoughts, feelings, and reactions
to events around her, which all relate to her being a True Hun, a true blood descendant of the Huns who at one time ruled the
world.
At this point in
her story, her world becomes an overpowering mystical one if one is to rule out the fact
that the events are seen by humans. Because the stand biers are not Huns, they
don’t see or react to the situations as an insider – they see the conclusions
as miraculous. Only Ilona and her inner circle understand what has transpired.
This all leads
to interesting turns of events that will keep the reader wanting to know what
comes next. Well, you’ll have to read Book 2 to see if Ilona’s powers develop,
if her love affair continues, if death is around the corner, and if dreams come
true.
Birthright
Bestowed is a well written lead book for a trilogy that I recommend for
Romantics and Mystic readers alike. Or,
if you’re a non-believer, it’s a journey to enjoy.
Where can people go to read her work?
AUTHOR WEBSITE: http://tinyurl.com/kmphe8m
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BOOK ONE OF ILONA THE HUN NOVELS:
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ITUNES: http://tinyurl.com/lnkhj7l
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BOOK TWO OF ILONA THE HUN NOVELS:
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This is a great series and Roy love your review! Best wishes Erika! Waiting patiently for book 3!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking time to write your thoughts about my book Roy, it is an honor to have my book read by you. Although I blended some legends and historical facts in the story about my ancestors, it is a fantasy book. My intention was to create a world where the reader wonders where reality ends and fantasy begins. I chose the "ripe old age" 29 as my character's age, because - of course it's just my opinion - almost every fantasy book's characters are teenagers who seem to have life experience and wisdom way beyond their age. To me, it sounds comical when a 16 year old girl talks, makes decisions and displays feelings of a 40 year old woman. in reality, of course Huns don't have magical powers, however, I would be happy to possess Ilona's healing power:)
ReplyDeleteYour opinion about my story is very valuable to me, coming from a down to earth person with admirable experiences in life. Thank you for taking a journey in my fantasy world,
Erika