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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Dylan Dover: Players of the Prophecy by Lynne Howard follows five young immortals named in a warning left by Cius, a seer whose words point toward the Day of Atonement. Dylan Dover has magic Baltazar wants to control, while Dylan’s brothers Remy and Seth, his sister Siri, and Thea each become part of a danger reaching across the immortal realm. Baltazar believes their powers can help him break the boundary between immortals and humans, giving him a path to rule both worlds. Callista hides the children in a guarded sanctuary as Reus works from inside old secrets to protect them. Thea’s healing gift draws her toward a role no one fully understands, while Baltazar searches for leverage that could force Dylan to surrender before the prophecy arrives.
Lynne Howard’s Dylan Dover shows a rare gift for fantasy plotting linked to character choices. Howard makes Dylan’s role matter through his response to Baltazar’s demand, then gives Thea a startling place in the prophecy through the healing power that can also harm. The scene in Cius’ prison cell shows Howard at her best, turning prophecy into lived experience as Thea eases Cius before the execution. Earthly Gardens also shows the author’s imagination in concrete form, with its floating hidden residence guarded by creatures keyed to Callista’s design. Reus is especially strong as a figure whose service near Baltazar carries private history, moral risk, and real loyalty to the children. This is a strong fantasy novel for readers who want magic shaped by sacrifice, family, and choice.
