Morphids

The Tales of Cerahya Volume 1

Young Adult - Fantasy - General
624 Pages
Reviewed on 01/12/2017
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Reviewed by Arya Fomonyuy for Readers' Favorite

“The first will be strong, a friend to the king.
The second shall dance; the blue flame she will sing.
A struggle to live; her will shall be strong.
Her mantra, her soul shall not falter or wrong.

A leader of men, for peace she will fight.
The evil that chides, then steals in the night.
The ancients of old will know when they see;
The one that's foretold will set the world free.
Three gifts she will find, to help with her quest;
But to win, play the game; may cleave her heart yet.

The Prophet Lailoken.”

Morphids is the stunning opening to The Tales of Cerahya by Kerry Alexander-Hall, a work that sings with magic, features very powerful and compelling characters, and introduces interesting themes as well. It’s a story about a people’s struggle to survive in a world that is fast falling apart, standing up against a powerful threat. The story involves an ancient prophecy and heroes who must lead by understanding riddles from their past.

Morphids is so beautiful, so well-written, so refined for a debut novel. It’s a huge promise for readers who love to walk with a character in a series. The writing is highly descriptive and perceptive; whether the author is making a quick reflection about life or describing a scene or an aspect of the setting, the voice comes out clearly and compellingly. The characters are drawn from a world fraught with magic and power and they seem to be created with a spell that will arrest the hearts of readers. The story begins right away with the last prophecy of a celebrated prophet and the reader is intrigued, buoyed up with the longing to see how the prophecy plays out in the gripping and fast-paced plot. Kerry Alexander-Hall weaves a tale that combines mystery, fantasy, and fiction into one masterpiece that will enthrall readers. Highly recommended!