Great plot. I really enjoyed this book. Looking forward to reading more books from this author.

This is a well written Fantasy with a well developed world and characters.
The action comes quick with plenty of fun added in making for a really easy read.
My only complaint was I finished it too quickly.

Thank you to NetGalley and XC Publishing for providing me with an e-ARC to read and review. The King's Champion by Xina Marie Uhl is expected to be released October 15, 2017.

This was an interesting read - okay but not what I expected. The material here is good but could be even better.

We have two great main characters - Lance and Kieran - whose adoring friendship I haven't seen much of in YA. The story goes by quick, which, unfortunately, forces the friendship/brotherhood - and other events - to develop quickly. Lance and Kieran are very much alike with their upbringing the only stark differentiation. But I don't feel what we get is enough to truly distinguish them as individuals.

I like the premise and setting but the pacing doesn't help me become fully engrossed in the story. Things "skipped around" or were "cut out" a lot as if I was reading a condensed version of the story. This often made me think that there had to be more than what I was reading.

I liked that what "magic" we see seems to come from the Land in a kind of one-with-nature feel. But it's effect leaves several questions for me and, I would have thought, from the characters.

Post-read I'm not 100% sure I will read the next book because it seems like I'd being going into book 2 still very much in the dark. But a part of me wants to read more of Lance and Kieran's story because I love their friendship. I think the premise of book 2, Trials by Sword, will largely dictate my decision.

I greatly enjoyed this buddy story set in a world of magic. The author makes you invest in the main characters and surprises you with their abilities. I look forward to the next book in this series

I actually really enjoyed this book. I'm actually looking forward to reading the second book. I recommend picking this book up for a short adventure that includes sword fighting, royalty, loyalty and friendship!