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MWSA Review
The Tear of Tybaleth: A Fellowship of the Flame Novel, Book 1 (The Fellowship of the Flame), by A.R. Silverberry, is a well-written and thoroughly enjoyable young adult fantasy novel. The book’s vocabulary will challenge high-school-aged readers, making it both stimulating and educational.
Silverberry avoids the common mistake in the genre where the fantasy aspects overshadow the characters and the plot. The Tear of Tybaleth will keep you turning pages and wondering what adventure will next challenge its main character, Briar. It’s also a compelling love story, tracing the relationship between Briar and Vance as they face complex trials and tribulations together… and apart.
Strongly recommended for young adult readers who crave a detailed story of adventure, turmoil, and love.
Review by John Cathcart (July 2025)
Author's Synopsis
A Fiery Heroine, A Ruthless Queen, A Dark and Deadly Magic …
Lonely and trapped in her father’s loveless house, Briar longs to flee as far away as she can with Vance,
Who taught her swordplay,
Who left her breathless,
Who vanished without a trace.
But the sorceress queen of Purpura plots to sell her off to the highest bidder. When Briar thwarts the plan, she’s cast to a fate from which she may never survive.
She’d better.
Or thousands of her countrymen will die …
Format(s) for review: Kindle Only
Review Genre: Fiction—Horror/Fantasy/Sci-Fi
Number of Pages: 296
Word Count: 73,000