This book is magnificent! However, the pacing is very slow in between chapters, hence it earns 4 stars. Nevertheless, I will recommend this book to anyone who appreciates reading a fantasy novel based on prophecy, magic, dragons and other mystical creatures.
"Breaking Free: The Planet Prophecies. Part 1 of The Tribal Era" explores the magical and intriguing world of Entisha. This world is divided into the Dragon tribes and the Phoenix tribes. Each additional tribe that originates from these two tribes has their own unique gifts, skill sets, language, norms, and traditions. This book transports me back to my high school days of reading the "Harry Potter" series. It is full of magic, tragedy, danger, suspense, drama, action, and a bit of mayhem. It even has a tiny sprinkling of romance potential. This book has three main characters, and many significant secondary characters. Join Drake, Dirk and Mezz as they journey to the land of Micus, to possibly confront a tyrannical king, Thagnon, and deliver an important prophetic message from their god.
Drake is a wounded and jaded dragon slayer and former knight, who seeks revenge on those who wronged him in the past. Dirk's lifelong mission is to protect Mezz, after he loses his entire village in a horrific attack. Mezz fills his life with meaning and purpose. She is our strong female lead. She is faced with dangers, both seen and unseen. Mezz has to rely on her instincts, her companions, and her god for courage and guidance. Her role is very significant in the book. Let's just say, without her, our awesome adventure would end before it even got the chance to begin. I can't wait to see if she fulfills her quest in Micus.
I am a little disappointed that Drake lost the opportunity to exact vengeance on King Eselbadd for all the things that he endured at this king's hands. I'm curious to find out how Drake and King Thagnon will settle their score. I am even more curious to discover Drake's intention for the Heaven's Eye. The wait and anticipation alone is keeping me hooked to this series. I hope it evolves into a trilogy, with some iconic battle scenes in between. I want to thank the writer, Anthony Hudgins, for his amazing writing skills. I eagerly await the second book.