Book Review: Visions of Grandeur & Other Stories by Josiah Degraaf
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About Book
Short Story collection
Genre: Adult Epic Fantasy
Note: Best for ages 18+ due to slight graphic violence.)
A forgotten widow who can change the future must choose between two terrible options.
An idealistic guard has to destroy his reputation to stop a murderer.
A plucky shapeshifter has to save a man he accidentally incriminated.
These are the god-blessed of Morshan. And they’re about to learn how supernatural powers can be both a blessing and a curse.
Living morally was easy when their lives were normal.
But now that they’re gifted, they carry additional responsibilities–and face impossible dilemmas.
How far are they willing to go to save lives?
And whose visions of grandeur will turn into fruitless dreams?
Medieval superheroes face a variety of heart-breaking dilemmas in this illustrated short story collection.
My thoughts
I was immediately drawn the idea of medieval superheroes and villains in a medieval-like world... but little I was prepared for what I was about to step into.
These are not meant to be passively read merely for entertainment. Each of these stories hit hard with the many moral dilemas the many indivduals will face. Some will break your heart. Others... will offer a glimpse of hope and light in a world dominated by evil.
Overall, these stories will make you think deeper of the choices you'll make... and what it will cost for doing what is right And maybe even... what it takes to truly be a hero or herione.
Props for Josiah DeGraaf for writing such compelling stories of real, true heroes (and possibly villains) making decisions both good and awful that would change their lives... and their world forever.
My personal rating: 4.5 STARS!
Meet the Author
Josiah DeGraaf is a literature nerd who loves epic fantasy stories with imaginative worlds and authentic characters. He loves crafting fantastical stories about characters who face the same dilemmas we do when we try to do the right thing.
He works as the program director of the Young Writer’s Workshop.
Outside of work and writing, he enjoys engaging in lively intellectual discussions, playing board games, hiking to gorgeous overlooks, and hanging out with his eight younger siblings. He lives in a small river town just north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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