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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Magenta Skies: Rise of the Berserkers is a work of fiction in the fantasy, action, and adventure genres, and is the opening novel of the Berserker Saga. It is best suited to mature readers owing to the presence of explicit language throughout and scenes of graphic violence. Penned by author J.R. Manga, this compelling novel depicts a society teetering on the edge of chaos, besieged by a new malevolent threat. A blind young man seeking vengeance and a group of mentally unstable criminals, empowered with divine abilities, stand as humanity's unlikely protectors against a malevolent force. Entrusted with a power they should never possess, they must use it to prevent humanity's obliteration, despite being of equal dread themselves.
Author J.R. Manga has crafted an exhilarating dive into a dystopian world fraught with peril and moral ambiguity, laced with gorgeous descriptions and deeply detailed worldbuilding that will have you hooked from the first moment. The novel’s premise is both intriguing and unsettling as we’re asked to put our faith in some immediately unreliable and morally ambiguous central characters. Manga masterfully depicts the tension and internal conflict between good and evil by blurring the lines with rich characters that embody both. The narrative's pace was relentless, each chapter heightening the sense of impending doom and the desperation of the characters. I loved the slow burn of the emotional throughlines bubbling away in the background until each character’s driving force was given its moment to shine. The central protagonist's quest for vengeance is a strong theme that was well-delivered and grew in emotional complexity as the novel went on, and I loved the speech and thought presentation to allow us a deeper insight into all the harrowing influences at play. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend Magenta Skies: Rise of the Berserkers as a must-read for fantasy fans looking for a new, compelling series to sink their teeth into.
