Frank Wright

I review books. I don't require payment and I don't take bribes. I have been immersed in the world of words since I was very young. Over 25 years in the literary world allow me more than enough experience to formulate an opinion. As you may have already guessed Frank Wright is a pseudonym. If you have not, in the spirit of full disclosure, allow me to inform you that Frank Wright is a pseudonym. Also in the spirit of full disclosure, that handsome fellow in my profile pic is not me either. He is, in fact, a paid actor. Cheap, but paid none the less. After careful consideration, I feel as if this allows me to be honest and open without putting my life, limbs, reputation, and friendships in jeopardy. I read for fun now and when a book stands out I review what I read. Did you write a book that stands out?

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• Elven Jewel (book 1 in the Hunters of Reloria series) on Aug. 14, 2015
  
  The author was kind enough to supply me with a review copy of this title, and while it isn’t the sort of read I usually find myself lost within, I was pleasantly surprised by the story. This is a fresh and clean fantasy that can be enjoyed by a vast age range. The author reworks ancient myths and creates new myths seamlessly and fantastically, just as it should be in a good fantasy. The descriptions guide the imagination to places no one else could take you and I never had to pause to wonder where I was in this world. The attention to detail had me captivated. This is a well-balanced tale of young love, extraordinary difficulty and the importance of friends, family, and honor. I was happy to note that the story was well structured and well edited leaving me free to explore the story itself. I thought it was particularly interesting how the fairies were named in their specific feminine or masculine context with a variation on the name of their people that made it easy to keep track of who they were and who they belonged with. The names, in general, were complimentary to the mystical tone of the story. I tip my hat to the creativity employed in that area. I don’t want to risk giving away anything pertinent so I will be brief; the book is a really good one and fantasy lovers everywhere will appreciate it. I fully believe that I will see these characters at Comic-Con at some point.
  
• Peewee the Playful Puppy (Short Stories, Jokes, and Games!) on Aug. 29, 2015
  
  The focus was on lessons that, quite frankly, seemed a little disjointed from the story. I did like the lessons that were intended as a main focus and for a daycare or classroom this book is very well suited. There is an activity after every story that can be used to entertain a group of children, which is a fun way to interact with kids and encourage their learning. The lesson about wearing roller blades while walking a dog is a very good one, and I wish in addition to the other lessons there had been a quick few about the proper care of puppies and how much work it takes. This book was in an excellent position to use a fun way to teach children how to properly care for a puppy, but I feel like that opportunity was missed. I didn't particularly care for the berries that the squirrel threw out of the berry tree. There is only a handful of trees in the whole world that produce berries and of those few, even fewer are considered edible. I think the tree should have had nuts so as not to confuse smaller children about where berries come from. I found myself worried about kids in yards playing under a tree that contains mistletoe. Anyone who doesn't know that mistletoe is a plant all on its own would think that the tree makes those berries and if the squirrel in the story could play with them then that makes it alright. I am aware that scenario is a stretch, but if I thought of it immediately, then I felt it warranted a mention. Overall, this seems like it would be a fun group activity for children around 4 to 6 years old.
  
• Bloodfury & Fear: A Short Tale From The Era Of Darkness on Sep. 17, 2015
  
  This short story is vividly descriptive with an almost metered artistry. One of the hardest things to find as a reader of fantasy is a suitable description of violence. Fantasy authors either use descriptions that are familiar to readers or create a new type of violence that usually falls flat because it seems as unreal as it is. Descriptions of violence here have a very nice balance of both. The emotional impact of the violence described was not diminished in any way by the fact that readers have never heard of these creatures before. This story is written to give some insight into the larger tale and seems to be a perfect sample of the story it introduces. Some characters are introduced along with some backstory and thanks to a couple of bonus chapters there is a sneak peek of what happens after the events of this story take place. If the quality of storytelling holds for the entire tale I feel like readers everywhere will be in for a treat.
  
• Hunters' Quest (book 2 in the Hunters of Reloria series) on Jan. 27, 2016
  
  True to form, the descriptive settings and characters pull you right into the story, even faster with this sequel than with the first book. There is a map at the beginning to bring a visual element to the settings and this story comes with some illustrations and descriptions of the characters I left in the first installment along with a brief background to refresh my memory. The author wastes no time in causing the characters turmoil. They are immediately thrown into difficult situations and there is a greater feeling of stress and anticipation in the words of this story when compared with the first installment of this epic tale. The description of gravity and the thin air on the other planet was a great detail. I appreciate the thought that went into describing in detail the sensations associated with being in a place with less gravitational pull than what we are used to. I wish that the cyclops, in regard to weapons, had stuck to the fantasy theme and left the science fiction out of the story, but they did offer up something different to keep things interesting despite my thoughts on the matter. Frankly I am looking forward to the last book. I am anxious to see what happens to the characters and I have a feeling that the next installment will be even grander than the first two.