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Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Islands of the Sixteen Gods Book 1: The Amulet of the Hunter God by Stephen Symons is an adventure/fantasy story. Edrun Jaranacad loses his beloved in the flood. He decides to leave his small village and explore the unknown outside world. The discovery of the amulet of Shegadin, the Hunter God, convinces him that God is traveling with him.
The story is like any other adventure story, fast paced. But the theme is original and, like many fantasy-themed books, this book also evokes a reader's curiosity and interest. The intrigue, mystery, and adventure make the book action packed. The characters are strong and they all have good imaginary names. One of the advantages of reading these kinds of stories is that you come across so many imaginary lands, characters, and creatures which can actually stimulate your creative mind, too. The book is a revelation of the creative thinking of the author. It is not always so easy to come up with such magical names for the characters and places.
Book 1 in the title suggests that there will be more sequels to this story, something I am eagerly awaiting. Will Edrun reach the destination he is looking for or will there be obstacles? A very enjoyable read for adventure and fantasy fans.
