The Twins of Moon
‘I loved this novel, because it’s something different when compared to other new YA fantasy novels. When I began to read it, I was immediately drawn to the story by the author’s clear and fluent prose. It has many traditional elements, but the author’s way using them feels fresh and compelling. This novel’s mysterious and mystical atmosphere appealed to me and I found myself utterly fascinated by the unfolding story. I’m happy to say that I found this novel excellent and satisfyingly intense…
‘The world-building is creative and compelling, because the author has created a rich fantasy world and doesn’t reveal everything about the world at once. I appreciate the author’s storytelling skills in this regard, because it’s enjoyable to learn new things about the world and its inhabitants as the events unfold. Although this novel is YA fantasy, it has a surprising amount of underlying depth and thought-provoking elements.’
– Seregil of Rhiminee, Risingshadow
‘This book lifts the fantasy genre to a place that will appeal to most readers. It has opened my eyes to the possibility that fantasy is a genre that could appeal to my psyche at times. And to add to that, it was refreshing to find a fantasy book that did not involve vampires and the like. At the heart, this is a story of a consciously-made family and the lengths they will go to protect, love, and understand each other. If you are searching for a storyline that keeps you completely engrossed and hesitant to put down– you have located it.’
– Laura H, Authorsden
The Snowmelt River
‘I simply cannot begin to give you an adequate overview of The Snowmelt River! It is, for me, undoubtedly the best fantasy novel I’ve ever read. From the front cover through to the back, Frank P. Ryan has created an epic adventure that just does not stop! And wait until you hear the Song of the River! This book is a powerful, outstanding book, dare I say far superior than Harry Potter? It’s true, in my opinion! I’m already looking forward to the next book and that doesn’t happen often for me. Given my age, I’d have to say the book is suitable for ages 9 to 99! A must-read for Fantasy Lovers.’
– Glenda A. Bixler, Authorsden
‘The enemy is a faceless presence, alien to the land of Tír, his forces are savage and vicious for the sake of it. Considering that our protagonists are children; such savagery is surprisingly brutal as some of them experience it first hand or are witness to it. The author on his website mentions Tolkien, Pullman, C.S. Lewis and Gaiman when he speaks about fantasy, here he has drawn elements that are reminiscent of all these authors and has produced a book that takes us on an fast-paced, action-packed and truly fantastical journey along the Snowmelt River. I would be willing to suspend my disbelief longer to continue the journey as there is more of this tale to be told.’
– Pamela Luke, FantasyBookReview
‘The Snowmelt River is an interesting book that questions the reality of fate and destiny. It stretches the beliefs of the characters, showing them a whole new world, in which they have to question themselves and each other. I loved how the characters grew in this book, it wasn’t a tiny invisible change, it was a huge change. It was brilliantly done, the young characters are forced to grow and take on responsibility like never before. They are the chosen and people expect them to act like it. This was a long book, my copy clocking in at just over 700 pages nevertheless the author kept my attention the whole time. I wanted to continue the journey with these characters, I wanted to see them grow and change. I watched them learn and grow into their roles, it was fantastic.’
– Annabelle, Goodreads
The Tower of Bones
‘It is the detail with which the author writes that is so immersive. The locations have a real sense of authenticity within the context of the world they are set in… The story is violent, dark… Not only is the physicality of the characters and creatures described well but so are the sounds they make, which only heightens the sense of danger… It’s refreshing to read a fantasy novel which is relentlessly dark as it is all the more satisfying when something good happens. This is a strong entry to a series and the next entry can’t come soon enough.’
– Luke Riley, Starburst Magazine
To me, the stories of the two girls Kate and Mo are the most intriguing. There is the hint of goddesses about them already… What I think Ryan does really well though are his evil characters. They are brutal and seem to get all the best lines. The pace of the book is ferocious… the epic scale and facelessness of evil is Tolkeinesque but I also caught an air of C. S. Lewis.”
– Pamela Luke, FantasyBookReview
The Sword of Feimhin
‘The Sword of Feinhin’ which I won through Goodreads Giveaways is an intoxicating story that opens after the Great Witch has been destroyed in the Tower of Bones and the Tyrant of the Wastelands is planning to unleash his evil on an unsuspecting London. In a unique blend of the dystopian and the magic of fantasy Frank P. Ryan weaves together multiple strands of a plot that is captivating from the first page to the last.’
– Wendy, Goodreads
‘I really enjoyed this third book in the fantasy series. Kate’s descent into the land of the dead was exciting and terrifying and the new characters, Penny and Gully, introduced us straight into the dystopic nature of London. Their survival strategies were interesting. The ending was heart racing… can’t wait for book 4 to see how it all turns out.’
– Parker16, Amazon
The Return of the Arinn
‘A mesmerizing fantasy! ‘The Return of the Arinn’ the final chapter in the epic fantasy ‘the Three Powers’ is set between three worlds; Earth, the magical land of Tír and the mysterious in-between world of Dromenon. Mesmerizing in its complexity Frank Ryan cleverly weaves together strands of a story that begin with the Tyrant’s war in a London devastated and chaotic… As the threads of the plot twist and turn, they knit into a story that’s action-packed and innovative, as the fate of the worlds lies in the hands of five teenagers with supernatural powers… I thoroughly enjoyed ‘The Return of the Arinn’ with its unique, inventive plot and unforgettable characters and I recommend it to all those that love a fantasy adventure series you can’t put down until the end.
– Believer, Amazon Book Reviews
‘Excellent book. Simply excellent. And an unexpected end to an amazing saga and for many beloved characters… So many twists and turns leading to an ultimate final confrontation between good and evil… A wonderful conclusion to one of the most exciting and accurate sagas I have read in a very long time.
– Niamh Hunter, Goodreads
