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Three reasons you should read this Female-led Fantasy:
- Marilia, the Warlord by Morgan Cole is a fantastic start to a rich, new fantasy world.
- Marilia is an unlikely hero and a very strong female lead.
- The world and its characters are magically interwoven to complete a world full of interesting characters and new places full of adventure and discovery.
About Marilia, the Warlord by Morgan Cole
Title: Marilia, the Warlord
Author: Morgan Cole
Genre: Fantasy
Born the bastard daughter of a painted lady, Marilia was told she would live out her days within the walls of her mother’s brothel, a companion for the rich men of Tyrace. But after a terrible betrayal, Marilia’s world turns upside down. With the help of her twin brother, Annuweth, she flees the only home she’s ever known in search of the one man who can offer her a chance at a better life: one of her deceased father’s friends, the Emperor of Navessea’s greatest general.
My Review of Marilia the Warlord:
Marilia, the Warlord by Morgan Cole, was an amazing start to a new fantasy series. I love finding new fantasy authors and worlds to explore, and Morgan Cole has built a beautiful world and some fascinating characters.
Marilia is a smart child, but has few prospects of ever leaving the pillow house where she was born. But the fates have put her and her twin, Annuweth, in a position to find a way out. It isn’t easy, but they find themselves in the household of a great fighter from another land… and off they go!
This new life is just the beginning of their journey. Marilia is determined to earn a place in her new country. And not one of a meek woman taking care of the home. She has a brilliant mind for strategy, and she puts it to use.
Throughout it all, Marilia and Annuweth have an on again off again sibling rivalry that almost dooms them both. Their relationship was so true. I loved how real they both were – the love, the hate, the absolute devotion.
There were plenty of side-characters to fall in love with as well. They are so richly developed and have such important roles to play, and very few would fall into the typical fantasy stereotypes.
Throughout the book, Marilia and her friends have victories and defeats, and Marilia has to overcome it all. There really isn’t an end. The book wraps up just enough to bring a conclusion while drawing me inevitably to the sequel to continue their journey.
***I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book***
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