{"id":26177,"date":"2023-09-09T05:49:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T11:49:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/?p=26177"},"modified":"2023-09-09T05:49:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T11:49:16","slug":"review-half-a-lion-an-epic-adventure-novel-by-palle-e-k-oswald-a-2023-indie-author-review-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/09\/review-half-a-lion-an-epic-adventure-novel-by-palle-e-k-oswald-a-2023-indie-author-review-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: HALF A LION: An Epic Adventure Novel by Palle E.K. Oswald \u2013 A 2023 Indie Author Review Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;text-align: center;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top: 5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Google Plus\",\"Pinterest\",\"Linkedin\",\"Tumblr\",\"StumbleUpon\",\"Digg\",\"Reddit\",\"Email\",\"Print\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"bxwretlind\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"Review%3A%20HALF%20A%20LION%3A%20An%20Epic%20Adventure%20Novel%20by%20Palle%20E.K.%20Oswald%20%E2%80%93%20A%202023%20Indie%20Author%20Review%20Selection\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"#description\">Description<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"#review\">The Review<\/a> \u2022 <a href=\"#more\">More About the Author<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>Description (from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HALF-LION-African-Story-Tales-ebook\/dp\/B09JGPH18K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon.com<\/a>)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Half a Lion, a coming-of-age epic fantasy, follows the adventures of three siblings as they struggle for survival, embrace forbidden magic, and clash for thrones in the shadow of an enemy that threatens to drown their world in blood.<\/em><\/strong><br><br>The half-blood fights shamans and skinchangers, all while caring for an ailing mother and vowing to win an unwanted throne. Betrayed, hunted and alone, the exile dreams of revenge and must rely on the loyalty of sworn enemies to do so. The cripple has lost everything, but loss can be the deadliest of weapons wielded by the coldest of hearts.<br><br>Amid poetry and politics, magic and murder, who has the strength to take the throne, and keep it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5-stars.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5-stars.png\" alt=\"5 stars\" class=\"wp-image-7354\" style=\"width:256px;height:128px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5-stars.png 512w, https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/5-stars-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"review\"><strong>The Review<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As someone who grew up enthralled by epic fantasies, I&#8217;m always searching for the next great saga to sweep me away. <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09JGPH18K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half a Lion<\/a><\/em>, the debut novel by Palle E.K. Oswald, delivered the kind of thrilling adventure and complex worldbuilding that reminds me why I fell in love with the genre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set in a world inspired by Central African folklore, the story follows three siblings with a turbulent relationship who get caught up in a violent struggle for control of the throne. Oswald quickly pulls you into the action, with vividly described battle scenes and political scheming propelling the plot forward. Yet where the book truly shines is in the nuanced development of the central characters. Each sibling has their own unique motivations and inner conflicts, shaped by betrayal, loss, and a desire for power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the narrative shifts between the rival siblings, Oswald maintains engagement through his strong prose and attention to imaginative details. The rituals, traditions, and landscapes of this fantasy Africa setting jump off the page. It feels akin to discovering a new world, free of recycled medieval European tropes. While the frequent perspective changes could be confusing at times, the sheer energy of the writing style and the epic scope of the tale prevailed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fans of character-driven, gritty fantasy will find a lot to enjoy in <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09JGPH18K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half a Lion<\/a><\/em>. Oswald has crafted a lived-in world and a compelling cast of flawed yet relatable protagonists facing equally human struggles. The clan rivalries, forbidden magic systems, and brash action sequences offer the perfect escapist blend. As the first book in a planned trilogy, I&#8217;m eager to see where this adventure goes next. Oswald has marked himself as a fantasy author to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have already put the follow up novel, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0BVKX5PDG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half a Legend<\/a><\/em>, on my TBR pile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Available at Amazon:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09JGPH18K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09JGPH18K<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"more\"><strong>More About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palle Oswald was born in a country of about 240 tribes. He was raised on a staple of folklore, of magical battles and mythical beasts. The stories that frightened other children, fascinated him. In school, the traditional fare was complimented with Western classics such as Great Expectations and Jane Eyre. His writing adopts the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palle Oswald resides in Maryland and is author of the debut novel Half A Lion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/author\/show\/15025308.Palle_E_K_Oswald\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Author&#8217;s Goodreads Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pekoswald\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow on Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PalleEKOswald\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/awalkwithpeko.blogspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Author&#8217;s Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/reviews\/\">Read More Reviews<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bxwretlind.com\/blog\/2023-iarp\/\">More Indie Author Review Program Reviews 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;text-align: center;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top: 5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Google Plus\",\"Pinterest\",\"Linkedin\",\"Tumblr\",\"StumbleUpon\",\"Digg\",\"Reddit\",\"Email\",\"Print\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"big\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_twitter_via=\"bxwretlind\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"Review%3A%20HALF%20A%20LION%3A%20An%20Epic%20Adventure%20Novel%20by%20Palle%20E.K.%20Oswald%20%E2%80%93%20A%202023%20Indie%20Author%20Review%20Selection\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The kind of thrilling adventure and complex worldbuilding that reminds me why I fell in love with the genre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":21265,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[148],"tags":[149],"class_list":["post-26177","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviews","tag-reviews"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6.1 (Yoast SEO v27.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Review: HALF A LION: An Epic Adventure Novel by Palle E.K. 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