BOOKS
THE OBSIDIAN DRUID
"If you enjoy immersing yourself in fantasy worlds, then you need to read The Obsidian Druid. It’s almost inevitable that you will have your favourite POV – mine is definitely Lowen’s – but not a single chapter dragged, and each POV has its own niche that draws you in. I can’t do this book justice without risking spoilers, but trust me when I say that your next fantasy obsession could be waiting for you under Aikana’s light."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - For the PlotTHE OBSIDIAN DRUID
"Caroline has gone to great pains to give each character his or her own motivations, and it shows as they interact in a great dance. A must read."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Crann na beathaARCANOFORGE: MIDNIGHT METROPOLIS
"The writing is gritty, poetic, and weirdly tender. Author Caroline Barnard-Smith doesn’t just describe Noctara, she burns it into your head with words. Every street and shadow has its own personality, every conversation crackles like static. I loved how the world felt handmade, patched together with old wires and bad memories. The characters stumble through it broken and fierce, never really heroes, just people trying to stay one step ahead of decay. The prose leans heavily on texture, smells, lights, and sounds, and it builds a rhythm that makes the whole book feel like a song played through busted speakers."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Literary TitanTHE UNDEAD ALLIANCE
"The Undead Alliance is a fun and somewhat disturbing take on zombie/human relations, perfectly embodying the spirit of the star-crossed forbidden love trope of Romeo & Juliet, but perverting it entirely with the persistent presence of festering gore."
- The Word Dump
