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4 Stars – Solid Story with Room for a Bit More Polish Disclaimer: I read this book live on stream with the author's full permission, but this review reflects my honest, unfiltered thoughts. No compensation or bias influenced my opinion. Tellafrog: Part One opens with a fresh spin on a familiar premise - a hidden magical world existing alongside our own, unnoticed by most people. Set in the 1800s, the story follows Raileanu Tellafrog, a man who once possessed magical abilities but lost them years ago. He can still see and interact with the magical side of the world, yet he remains largely powerless within it. When his father falls mysteriously ill back in Texas while Raileanu is across the ocean in Austria, he’s pulled into a dangerous web of intrigue, dark magic, and family secrets. The journey home becomes far more than a simple reunion. Torin MacRath does a commendable job building a grounded, realistic world that blends true historical elements with subtle magic. The magic system feels restrained rather than all-powerful, which helps the story stay believable. That said, I would have liked to see the costs and downsides of magic explored a little more deeply to give it even greater balance and weight. The narrative shifts between several points of view, but these changes never confuse the main storyline. The characters are interesting, though many could benefit from richer backstory to make them feel even more fleshed out. There are also a handful of small typos and punctuation issues scattered throughout, but nothing that seriously pulls you out of the story. Overall, Tellafrog is an engaging and compelling read with a strong premise and steady momentum that carries you to the end. It’s suitable for most ages (YA and up) and makes for a very enjoyable addition to any fantasy bookshelf. While it could use a bit more polish, this is still a very good debut for the series. I’d encourage you to give Tellafrog a chance - you won’t regret picking it up.

I don't speak for the War Department. But if I did, this would be required viewing for the U.S. Armed Forces. Watching this triggers more of a visceral response in me than memories of GWOT. I am eccentric. I am this way for a reason. This is the reason.👇

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