A fantastic listen, you're a very skilled reader and the awesome English accent helps, and while I'm not the biggest Final Fantasy fan it is evident that you drew much inspiration from the stories of that series.
I should hope though that down the road you lean more towards inspiration from FF6 when the time comes for a sequel (jk).
Honesty it reminded me of FF5, and while I like Nufia, I must admit that the lead had moments of irritation but he grew on me, same with Slaggar and Cid.
But if I may I think maybe what you'll need for an Emperor type villain is someone akin to Emperor Gestahl from FF6 an underrated villain, and one who I think would serve as a counterweight of sorts to your two principal leads.
Over all a great audiobook, I'll definitely be adding it to my reviews later.
Hey thanks a lot Krynn Bros! Very glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the feedback. ICYMI the sequel (book 2) is actually currently serialising as both a written serial and podcast, chapter 2 out on Thursday--if you are subscribed to the substack or iTunes feed you will get these. Other people have commented about wanting more villain exploration too--to be honest there's still not much more in Book II but I am currently drafting Book III and that has more on the Emperor and villainous POVs! Thank you again and I look forward to seeing the review!
A fantastic listen, you're a very skilled reader and the awesome English accent helps, and while I'm not the biggest Final Fantasy fan it is evident that you drew much inspiration from the stories of that series.
I should hope though that down the road you lean more towards inspiration from FF6 when the time comes for a sequel (jk).
Honesty it reminded me of FF5, and while I like Nufia, I must admit that the lead had moments of irritation but he grew on me, same with Slaggar and Cid.
But if I may I think maybe what you'll need for an Emperor type villain is someone akin to Emperor Gestahl from FF6 an underrated villain, and one who I think would serve as a counterweight of sorts to your two principal leads.
Over all a great audiobook, I'll definitely be adding it to my reviews later.
Hey thanks a lot Krynn Bros! Very glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the feedback. ICYMI the sequel (book 2) is actually currently serialising as both a written serial and podcast, chapter 2 out on Thursday--if you are subscribed to the substack or iTunes feed you will get these. Other people have commented about wanting more villain exploration too--to be honest there's still not much more in Book II but I am currently drafting Book III and that has more on the Emperor and villainous POVs! Thank you again and I look forward to seeing the review!
I think you should deepen your heroes, but a wicked Emperor in the mould of Gestahl could help was all.
But I've subscribed now, and will continue to give you a listen, most of all, reste avec your own ideas if they have vision.