A Drowned Kingdom

The Drowned Kingdom Saga, Book 1

By: P.L. Stuart

Narrated by: Adam Kurton, Sean Polite

Length: 17 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

Once Second Prince of the mightiest kingdom in the known world, Othrun now leads the last survivors of his exiled people into an uncertain future far across the Shimmering Sea from their ancestral home, now lost beneath the waves. With his Single God binding his knights to chivalric oaths, intent on wiping out idolatry and pagan worship, they will have to carve out a new kingdom on this mysterious continent that has for centuries been ravaged by warlords competing for supremacy and mages channeling the mystic powers of the elements, and unite the continent under godly rule.

With a troubled past, a cursed sword, and a mysterious spirit guiding him, Othrun means to be that ruler and conquer all. But with kingdoms fated on the edge of spears, alliances, and pagan magic, betrayal, doubt, and dangers await him at every turn. Othrun will be forced to confront the truths of all he believes in on his journey to become a king and a legend.

When one kingdom drowns, a new one must rise in its place. So begins the saga of that kingdom, and the man who would rule it all.

©2021 P.L. Stuart (P)2022 P.L. Stuart

A Captivating Story

I was impressed by how well this story of religious wars and political machinations held and rewarded my attention.

Though the prologue grabs your attention with a stunning revelation about the upcoming plot, I was worried I might lose interest as the opening pages started with a nearly historical account of two princes’ activities.

And yet I found myself going on to the next chapter, and the next, and the next. I often wanted to pick the book back up whenever I had to set it down. This sense of a historical account may be what drew me to it in the end.

A fabulous audiobook

I read this book last year and loved it. When it came out on audiobook I decided to give it a try. Most times audiobooks don't work for me. This one did. The narration is perfect and I think listening to the audiobook was even better than reading it. If you like big stories and epic fantasy this is the book you should read or listen to.

Layers of intrigue

This is book is one of a 7 book series, setting up the tone with Blood and sweat !
This book has many layers , in strategy. In physiological, inner demons , inner voices and Visions.
Who do you trust in a world like this? Trust in me
Only In me…… not even you would be the right choice!!!

Family or Enemy ??

Inner dialogue of the second Prince Othrun, it’s a nice touch which we see things, through his eyes! a revolutionary’s inaction of a man a second Prince .

The appearance of an Angel is what I call a angelic consigliere…. as he meets with Othrun …that was a touch of genius!!!
Is he Divine or Evil in disguise ?
we’ll find out eventually!!

All the makings of a King!!! Say the Angel?????
I feel he’s being setup , egoless he is not!!! Political is the game ..trustworthy is the shame!

Interesting

As began my reading I found myself wanting to know how the kingdom drowned, and why so many were lost during this event. where would these survivors go, how would they rebuild... so many questions... as the book ended... who to trust... political/royal machinations... betrayal... more questions... I will just have yo puck ip book 2...

A solid beginning.

I love the premise and the writing is very strong. For me, there is too much exposition, slowing the story down in places. Still, the characters come off the page as real people and the plot is solid. I'm looking forward to the next book.