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Dark Blade by Steve Feasey is the start of a new YA fantasy series steeped in mythology. It’s a rollicking tale of good versus evil. The novel opens with an orphan boy with mysterious parentage, who discovers his mother was a witch. When his destiny becomes entwined with a magical malignant sword, we know we’re on solid fantasy ground. Dark Blade is old-school fantasy fiction with a modern flourish. It’s entertaining from start to finish.
Here are 5 Reasons why you should read it.
1. It’s The Belgariad Reborn.
During my teenage years, I loved the Belgariad by David Eddings. For years, Garion was my favorite hero. I read the books over and over, finishing all five in a few days and then return to the Pawn of Prophecy to start all over again.
Steve Feasey invokes the spirit of Eddings with Dark Blade. There are gods, a farm boy, witches, and a talking sword. The style and content channel Eddings too; engaging prose that demands to be read. The tone is darker than The Belgariad and things hot up much more quickly, as befits modern fantasy, but nevertheless, the hallmarks are there.
2. The Mythology.
I loved Dark Blade’s mythology. Which is ever-present and familiar, whilst remaining mysterious. The myths in the…
