Category: Jill Williamson

2016 Favorites (E-Books & Audiobooks)

1/7/2017

Favorite E-Books & Audiobooks From 2016

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite
e-books and audiobooks read/listened and reviewed in 2016.
You can find all of those reviewed and many more by visiting our Book Review List page

2016 Reviews

Fiction

Charity's
Cross

Flower
Swallow

On The Wings
Of A Whisper

Pointe
And Shoot

Policed

Protective
Duty

The Ruby
Locket

The End Of
All Things

Valor's
Vigil

Widow

Audiobooks

The
Gifting

The Tethered
World

The
Unrelenting Tide

Non-Fiction

Giant
Killers

Social Media
Strategies

The Roots Of
Irish Wisdom

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E-Book Review - The End Of All Things by Jill Williamson

5/6/2016

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Genre:
Epic Fantasy

The End Of All Things
The Kinsman Chronicles book 1.3
by Jill Williamson

-From Amazon-

With the Five Realms on the brink of total destruction, everyone faces a final mad scramble to find a safe haven. The realm is divided on what should be done. Wilek and Trevn join those who are preparing the realm for a seaward evacuation, but the king stands in their way. Wilek must battle against his own father to try and save the people of Armania.

ASIN: B013EW2TJA

Life as they know it ends...NOW!

Wow, I think The End Of All Things was the best part of the story yet. More excitement, more adventure, more danger, and an epic battle against a god. Sides are chosen, lines are drawn, and time is rapidly running out.

In part 3 Jill Williamson starts drawing the various threads of the story together and I can't wait for the next parts to start releasing.

As the inevitable loss of the Five Realms came closer and closer and things became more desperate I found myself more and more drawn into the story. Even the title, The End Of All Things, has a haunting note to it that captures the imagination.

This E-Book received a 4 Bark rating.

Jill Williamson

Author Website

Fans of epic fantasy with highly detailed worlds, descriptive scenery, widely varied peoples, intricate histories and customs, will find exactly what the are looking for in Jill Williamson's The Kinsman Chronicles.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The End Of All Things by Jill Williamson a 4 Bark rating.

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E-Book Review - The Heir War by Jill Williamson

4/5/2016

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Genre:
Fantasy

The Heir War
The Kinsman Chronicles 1.2
by Jill Williamson

-From Amazon-

With Prince Wilek still searching Armania for a murderer, his brother Prince Trevn finds himself pulled deeper into the dangerous politics of who will be Heir. Trevn, though, is far more interested in his studies with a local priest and the attentions of a young honor maiden.

The book that he has been copying during his lessons is not the book that teaches of the god of the soil. Instead, it teaches of a one true God. If accurate, then it means there is no soil god to satiate. There is nothing they can do to save their world, and all of King Echad's sacrifices have been futile.

ASIN: B013EW2SG4

Intrigue and danger abound...

The epic battle between sons continues and the fate of countries hangs in the balance... Jill Williamson has penned a story with all of the necessary elements for an epic fantasy: a small band of disparate characters on a desperate quest, an angry magic-wielding woman, a prophet, cataclysmic natural disasters...
When I read part 1 I wasn't really sure I liked the characters but in The Heir War I really started to warm up to Sar Trevn, Mielle, and even Sir Kalenek. And of course, some of the new characters like Onika and Grayson.

This Book received a 3.5 Bark rating.

Jill Williamson

Author's Website

But what really impressed me was the sheer detail that Jill Williamson has put into the landscape and customs of the various peoples in this story. On that note I will say that this book is not a kids fantasy, it is definitely aimed more toward older teens and adults. The world of The Kinsman Chronicles is harsh, dangerous and even cruel at times.
I also started to see some Biblical parallels in The Heir War: people doing what is right in their own eyes and following false gods, a prophesied savior, and end-of-the-world events that only few recognize.
If you enjoy epic fantasy with magic and the battle between good and evil you really should check out Jill Williamson's newest book, of which The Heir War is part 2.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives The Heir War by Jill Williamson a 3.5 Bark rating.

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2015 Favorites (E-Books)

1/3/2016

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Favorite E-Books From 2015

Here is a list of Tell Tale Book Reviews' favorite e-books read or reviewed* in 2015.
They are in not listed in any particular order.
You can find all of those reviewed and many more by visiting our Book Review List page,

Here

The Reckoning*

Paralyzed*

Isle Of Hope*

Texas K-9 Unit Series books 1-3*

Exiles*

Virtues And Valor 7 part serial story*

Love's A Stage*

Queen*

Torn Asunder*

Home Before Dark*

Darkness Reigns*

Wings Of Refuge series

Double Edge

Saltwater Taffie

A Matchmaker In Middlebury

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E-Book Review - Darkness Reigns by Jill Williamson

11/28/2015

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Genre:
Fantasy

Darkness Reigns
The Kinsman Chronicles part 1
by Jill Williamson

-From Amazon-

Part 1 of Jill Williamson's Epic Fantasy Series The Kinsman Chronicles 

The god of the soil is furious. Volcanic eruptions, sinkholes, earthquakes--everything points to his unhappiness. At least this is what the people of Armania in the Five Realms believe.

Amidst the unsettling state of the world around them, the princes of Armania live their lives focused more on who will claim the throne after their sickly father, King Echad, dies. That is until Prince Wilek's concubine turns up dead--beside her, a bloodied message that seems to have come from the

Darkness Reigns is collected together with parts 2 and 3 in King's Folly.

ASIN: B013EW2SV4

Epic fantasy begins...

And so begins Jill Williamson's epic tale of fantasy. Lands are in ruins, natural disasters are terrifying to say they least, mysterious prophecies maybe being fulfilled, and the sons of an aging king vie for his favor in being named Heir. The lives of disparate characters are linked together in known and unknown ways. The lands they live in are harsh and the wills of the various gods are unbending and unmerciful.

This E-Book received a 3.5 Bark rating.

Jill Williamson

Author's Website

Wow, Darkness Reigns was quite a start to the King's Folly tale. It is a fairly short and quick read, short at only around 160 pages, and quick because you really don't want to put it down. This is only the first part in this epic story and I can only imagine what will come next.

I would add that this is more of an adult story, or older teens, versus YA. With more mature themes Darkness Reigns will catch the attention of longtime fantasy fans looking for a new and exciting read.

Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Darkness Reigns by Jill Williamson a 3.5 Bark rating.

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Reading and history have been my passion since early childhood when my parents encouraged both. I was introduced to Christian fiction around age 4-5 while listening to radio drama adaptations of books by great authors including Janette Oke. I have been a voracious reader and avid library patron ever since. I started Tell Tale Book Reviews in December 2012. I am also an active volunteer in the areas I hold most dear, library, museum, and pets. Hobbies include a small bead jewelry business, watching classic movies/ TV, listening to Irish/Celtic music, and autograph collecting.

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2016 Favorites (E-Books & Audiobooks)

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E-Book Review - The End Of All Things by Jill Williamson

The End Of All Things
The Kinsman Chronicles book 1.3
by Jill Williamson

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The Heir War
The Kinsman Chronicles 1.2
by Jill Williamson

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The Kinsman Chronicles part 1
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