The World Building
Monsters. Best friends. Mages. Elves. Dwarves . . . an Adventurer’s Guild and a conspiracy in the works. Not to mention the history between the humans and the elves. The existence of the Adventurer’s Guild provides the opportunity for exploring the world, and the authors deliver.
Endearing Characters
I love the main cast—even the potential turncoat lurking in their midst. The authors do a good job portraying their strengths and weaknesses. In the end, I believe they’ll have to work together to overcome the situation that they’re in, and I look forward to seeing their growth.
A Fantasy Adventure
I jumped in looking for a fantasy adventure, and I got a fantasy adventure. Though the plot is predictable, the story stays true to what it is. I felt immersed in Zed’s experiences and enjoyed exploring the world with him. (Though I confess that I got really creeped out reading about his encounters with monsters late at night.)
Static Characters
The dialogue is stiff, and the character don’t show much complexity. They’re packaged into stereotypes. That said, there is a range of characters. Readers will find their favorite characters to cheer on.
Predictable Plot
The plot is formulaic. If you’ve read enough fantasy adventures, it’s easy to predict where the story will head. However, it does mean that you don’t have to think too hard reading this novel. I read this in the middle of my first semester of grad school; it provided fun, light-hearted entertainment in the midst of the busyness.
While the characters are stereotypical and the plot is formulaic, The Adventurer’s Guild is an entertaining fantasy adventure that stays true to what it is: a fantasy adventure. I enjoyed exploring the world with Zed and co. Their story provided lighthearted entertainment in the middle of a busy time of year where it’s all too easy to fall prey to burnout. I look forward to continuing their journey with them in the sequel!
Content
- Creepy creatures
- Some violence
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- 5 Worlds series by Mark Siegel et al.
- The Wishing World by Todd Fahnestock
- Momotaro series by Margaret Dilloway
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Author: Crystal
A story girl at heart, Crystal is a bibliophile who can easily spend the day immersed in a good read. She writes under the name Kristy Wang. You can follow her writing adventures on X and Instagram @_kristywang.
Rebecca Gomez says
I'm on the look-out for some fun middle grade fantasy reads, so I just added this one to my holds at the library.
Crystal says
Happy to hear this, Rebecca. I hope you enjoy The Adventurer's Guild. Would love to hear your thoughts when finished! 🙂