Futility of Defense by Bryan Cole (Review)

September 25, 2023

*I received a copy of this book for my honest review*

Paladins are nothing but trouble. When Krell, an uneducated nobody with a stubborn streak as wide as the sea, hears the call from ReckNor, the capricious god of the seas and skies, the attention of the rich and powerful turn their gaze toward him. Paladins are notorious for upsetting the balance of power, to the detriment of any who don't worship their deity.

When Krell stands against the might of the sea devils and emerges victorious, concern and interest turn to fear—fear of their secrets and plans being revealed and exposed, of the ruin that often follows in a paladin's wake. Now he stands in defense of a pitiful town at the edge of nowhere, even as the sea devil menace grows more dire for each day that passes.

For as deadly as the sea devils are to Krell, his past choices and the consequences of his actions may be deadlier still . . .

MY THOUGHTS

I read the first book just a few short weeks ago and I was lucky enough to read this second book, Futility of Defense last week.

Futility of Defense is packed with action and magic and I admit I just couldn’t put this book down. The character is fantastic and the story is as well. I loved the first book but Futility of Defense is even better.

Now I am patiently waiting for book 3 to come out.

Of course like all (or pretty much all) Fantasy books you will need to read Beginning of Arrogance first but I do recommend this.

I am giving this 5 out of 5.

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