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Review: The Seven Hungers: Rise of the Crimson King by Morgan Quaid [Rock Star Book Tours]

Last Updated on June 25, 2023 by Louisa

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on THE SEVEN HUNGERS by Morgan Quaid Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my review and make sure to enter the giveaway!

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About The Book

Synopsis

“Jaw-Dropping action, a great blend of investigation and horror, I’ve never quite read anything like it!”

Censured Crown sorcerer Ambrose Drake is hired to investigate a bizarre emergence in a city halfway across the world from his native London. Drake soon learns that a being from one of the Seven Hungers beneath our world is attempting to cross over.

Flanked by his ex-lover and betrayer, Agent Karen Winter, and a young acolyte with a severe lack of magical ability, Drake must plunge once more into the depths to save humanity.

The Seven Hungers is a fast-paced fantasy thriller that blends sorcery, horror elements, and the exploration of dark new worlds with intense emotional struggle.

Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files, Charles Stross’s Laundry Files, and the Alex Verus series by Benedict Jacka.

Epic Book Society’s Thoughts…

The Seven Hungers: Rise of The Crimson King by Morgan Quaid

Action-packed, gripping, and fast-paced. A dark and riveting urban fantasy story that leaves you anxiously awaiting the sequel.

By Louisa Smith

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Summary

I like my villains to be villainous; I want to loathe them and yet love them at the same time. I like my heroes to be relatable and yet have their own uniqueness that can only be found in fiction. Morgan Quaid has successfully given this to me. I was intrigued by The Seven Hungers by its promise of offering a bizarre mystery packed with magic and fantasy elements.

The story follows a Crown sorcerer, Drake, who is hired to investigate an emergence of “non-terrestrial phenomena” that appears halfway across the world. We’re first introduced to Drake in battle, kicking off the novel right in the thick of the action. Drake is clearly arrogant, but we soon learn that underneath the cocky and sarcastic exterior, he’s battling his own inner demons as well as paranormal beings in the mortal world.

We’re then introduced to Agent Karen Winter, who’s not only Drake’s ex but his new partner in this mission. The relationship starts out all business, but it softens as the story pans out. Another favorite character of mine is Rook, a deaf soldier who first appears as Drake’s partner in crime. It’s clear that Drake is fond of her, but no romantic intentions are given.

Without giving too much of the story away about the story, what I really liked about this novel was the character development. I didn’t hate any of them, even when they were given unlikeable personalities. They all developed and grew as the story went on and I found myself being able to relate to them in some way.

If I had one critique, it’s that it would be that the “Hungers” were not explained early enough in the story. Upon reading, I kept asking myself “what is this Hunger that’s being referred to?” and didn’t really learn this until late in the book.

I guess that was part of the reason I kept reading, but I feel like the story was compelling enough that I would have continued even if I learned this earlier on. It’s not really a downside though, as you do finally get the answer to the question; it would just have been helpful to know sooner.

Overall though, it’s a very enjoyable read and kept me hooked throughout. Judging by how the story ended, it appears a sequel is in store, so don’t devour it too quickly!

4.6

About Morgan Quaid:

Morgan Quaid is an Australian-based writer of speculative fiction, fantasy and horror, specializing in fast-paced page-turners set against expansive fantasy backdrops.

Quaid writes comics, graphic novels, short stories volumes, and novels.

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Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of THE SEVEN HUNGERS, US Only.
2 winners will receive an eBook of THE SEVEN HUNGERS, International.
Ends September 6 th, midnight EST.

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About Louisa Smith

Editor/Founder - Epic Book Society

Louisa is the Founder, Editor, and Head Honcho of Epic Book Society. She was born and raised in the United Kingdom and graduated from the University for the Creative Arts with a degree in Journalism. Louisa began her writing career at the age of 7 when her poetry was published in an anthology of poems to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. Upon graduating university, she spent several years working as a journalist writing about books before transitioning to become a Primary School Teacher. Louisa loves all genres of books, but her favorites are Sci-Fi, Romance, Fantasy, and Young Adult Fiction. Read more Louisa's story here.

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