Sand and Blood

D. Moonfire

May 2014 · Rutejìmo Book 1 · Broken Typewriter Press

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Can the power of the weak save them all?

Growing up a disappointment, Shimusogo Rutejìmo has always struggled with proving himself worthy to his family and clan. All he wants is the magic to run faster than the strongest warrior, emulating his brother's strength and courage. When he is once again caught showcasing his poor decisions and ineptitude, he's sent on a quest for his manhood, a discovery of his true bravery and worth.

His journey proves perilous and contrived as the elders who were to guide his endeavors abandon him in the dead of the night, forcing him to forge on without the tutelage he needs to succeed. When danger begins to envelop him, it's up to Rutejìmo to find a way to not only gain inner courage and confidence, but to bravely save the friends he's encountered along way. But he'll need the clan spirit's ultimate speed to conquer the impossible. Can a meek man find the strength to fight for himself?

Ratings and reviews

Immerse yourself in the sun-kissed land of Fedran and explore the world Rutejìmo has only begun to discover in Sand and Blood, the first in a trilogy by D. Moonfire. I read Sand and Blood in one night. I repeat…one night. I prefer to lose myself in stories, usually by imaging myself as one (or more) of the characters. This immersion is easy to do in this novel because each person is so well-defined. No one acts in the same way, and each have separate dreams and goals. Some are more selfish than others. Others like to fight. A few prefer the mysteries of the night. Even characters we never formally meet have strong reputations among those we do meet, so we end up knowing what they’re like, from the point of view of others. Sand and Blood is a fantasy narrative that will appeal to those interested in a world where magic is linked to the spirits, technology is rare, and survival is difficult. This novel does contain scenes with violence. I would recommend this novel and I look forward to reading the second and third of this trilogy. If you’d like to read some sample chapters, go to: http://sand-and-blood.fedran.com/.

At first, I was a little worried about reading this book, as I’m not a big fan of fantasy. However, once I got past the “f” word and the complicated character names, I really enjoyed this story. One of the reasons is the author has done a great job at world building rather than just duplicate a Tolkien world or give us another Disney castle. Despite having a rich setting, it does not rely on that setting to carry the story. The characters, especially Rutejimo seem relatable. And while it seems at first to be a simple coming of age plot, there are some wicked twists. Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author.

I really love this story, and I want more. Please please please! :D

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