The Search For Synergy (Talisman, #1)

by Brett Salter

• ISBN10: 1542914841
• ISBN13: 9781542914840
• Publish Date: 20 May 2017
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 218
• Language: English

Reviews

[Baroness Book Trove]

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy from the Author. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Search For Synergy by Brett Slater is about two unlikely boys forming a friendship and learning how to defend the world together.

Does Rome believe what Julian and Mr. Jones tell him about being a dragon?

Rome Lockheed and Julian Rider

Rome Lockhead has been feeling cooped up and he needs to expel this energy that surrounds him. He wants to be set free. Well, Rome got more than what he bargained for when Rome learns what Julian and Mr. Jones have to tell him. Rome has to learn how to control his newfound abilities and past before evil is brought forth again. Mr. Lockheed is one of those characters thrust into this battle of good vs evil while having to deal with controlling his dragon side and keeping it from popping out. If I were to see Rome on the streets I wouldn't have thought that he was a dragon just a kid that might need some guidance.

Julian Rider is a knight and has known that he was his entire life. Jules has to convince Rome to go into battle with him and complete this synergy thing that only a knight and dragon can accomplish to defeat evil. One thing that neither boy considered was keeping this a secret from Julian's dad. Once they figure out how to do the synergy. These two have a long way to go to be battle-ready for the eventual fight against evil. They especially need to learn to work as a team.

These two boys seem like they would never be friends at first glance and that they would have nothing in common. Well, still correct on that but now they have a common goal of protecting Earth from evil. Will the two boys be able to do everything that they set out to do at the beginning of the book? Go pick up your copy to find out.

Five Stars

My rating for The Search For Synergy by Brett Slater is five stars and I'm recommending it to anyone that has middle graders that love dragons or anything in the fantasy realm. Mr. Slater did a good job of writing this book. I couldn't put it down once I started reading. It is that good. Mr. Slater has a way of transporting you to a small town in Georgia to be with Rome and Julian to cheer them on for everything they start together.

The Talisman Series

Thank you for dropping by! I hope you enjoyed this review of The Search For Synergy by Brett Slater.

Until the next time,



Happy Reading!

This review was originally posted on Baroness' Book Trove

[chymerra]

Review can also be seen at: Read With Me.

The Search For Synergy is the first book in The Talisman series. The book does start a little slow, but that only lasts for the first two chapters. Then it takes off and doesn’t slow down until the end. That made the book more enjoyable to read.

I liked Rome. His reactions to everything going on were realistic. He had every right not to believe Julian and Mr. Jones when they explained what was happening to him. Instead, he gave them a chance, and it ended up changing his life. I also loved the way he talked to Julian’s father. I know it was rude, but I was laughing my butt off during those interactions.

I liked Julian and connected with him. He was passionate about what he was training for, and he was willing to face ridicule from Rome to tell him the truth. Plus, the kid was beyond brave.

The fantasy angle of the book was well written. I loved that the author used the King Arthur myth and built a fantastic storyline around it. Plus, he dabbled a bit of Greek mythology in too. It made the book so much enjoyable to read.

The fights scenes in The Search For Synergy were terrific!! I did think it was funny that the first one took place in the school (as did Rome’s first transformation). I cheered (internally) when Julian and Rome sent the Garns back to where they came from. I also loved seeing Rome turn to his more animalistic side during the second fight. He saved Julian’s life.

The end of The Search For Synergy was interesting. I have a few questions that I hope will be answered in the next book. Plus, I can’t wait to see how Julian’s younger sister is (seeing that she will be going with the boys to England).

The Search For Synergy was a great middle-grade read. The characters were fleshed out, and the plotline was terrific.

I would recommend The Search For Synergy to anyone over the age of 13. Younger readers can read it, but I suggest that a parent read with them, as some of the fight scenes can be a little scary. There is mild violence.

[talismanbrett]

This book is a great example of the author's launching point. The author is me, so I know how far this series goes, but I am reminded of its humble beginnings when I read this book. It's a quick read and it sets the table for the series well. It is a great beginning book for fans of fantasy and dragons and coming of age novels.