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Monday, November 14, 2022

Matt finds his Dominion Destiny - (review)

 

The Dominion - Destiny 

Chris Cloake (@ChrisCloake)

Reviewed by Matt Adcock (@Cleric20)


“The Goblet of Fecundity was gleaming, the sunlight glinting off the polished surface in powerful shafts. Tibby cooed over it, giving gentle caresses, like a mother with a new born child. This went on for many hours. She was waiting for the ethereal sensation of sovereignty she presumed would come to anyone with sufficient dynamism. In this much, she was correct. But it would need the touch of her blood on one of the transitions between the seasons, equinox or solstice.”

Saddle up people here we go for a fantasy romp across ancient worlds where many varied races clash for glory survival and just hope. If you’ve read the first two in this series you’ll be aware that things in the ancient dominion of Ordefima are at a crisis point – they face a catastrophic invasion that could destroy its people.

Who will save them – maybe Rupert – the Marquis of Ordefima? He faces daunting odds as his enemy Gaticus (not a transformer) is coming for his people and his sister too! 

You want Lord of the Rings style fantasy battles and drama? You’ve come to the right place… The Dominion - Destiny isn’t a feel-good tale though, Cloake puts his characters through hell in order to up the stakes.

If you’ve journeyed with these people through the two previous books, you’ll be invested in how it all comes to end. There is much Game of Thrones=-lite political power struggle – treacherous twists and turns in the narrative. 

In amongst the darkness and gloom this is a love story too. As the world around us gets ever bleaker – fantasy has an appeal to escape into and Cloake delivery a tale where you’re never far from a duel, betrayal or sacrifice and of course the dastardly reptilian Gharids.

The Dominion – Destiny is a fitting end to a fine fantasy trilogy. 


Who is Chris Cloake?

Chris Cloake was born in 1964 and began telling stories a couple of years later. He grew up in Kent, England. He is motivated to write by a deep interest in life, particularly the cruel, deeply flawed nature of people contrasted with their incredible creativity and inspiration. The power of the natural world is a common theme in his work as a writer and professional photographer. He lives happily with his wife, two children and a large collection of music, books and board games.

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1 comment:

Zoé said...

Thank you so much for taking part in the tour and closing it with this magnificent review ;) xx