REVIEWS

"Sometimes a young, debut author comes along and wows you with their initial novel. Such is the case with Connor Jackson . . . I'd classify "The Bindings of Woe" as true classic fantasy, with a huge splash of darkness . . . The worldbuilding was exceptional in this book, and one of its strengths. Jackson paints a vivid picture of a decaying empire, coming apart at the seams . . . There is PLENTY to like about this thrilling, brilliant first book. It's exciting, well-executed, poignant, and a highly recommended read."
​—​P.L. Stuart, author of The Drowned Kingdom Saga (5 out of 5 Stars)

"The setting’s physical descriptions are eloquent, striking, and sharp . . . The causal, somewhat modern dialogue is immersive and mirrors the characterizations . . ." 
—​Foreword Clarion Reviews (4 out of 5 Stars​)

"The Bindings of Woe by Connor Jackson was a heroic adventure with a complexity of world-building and characterization that made it a satisfying read . . . The narrative was full of action, battles, pursuits, escapes, and a range of exciting forms of drama."
​—​Readers' Favorite (5 out of 5 Stars)

"The Bindings of Woe is both riveting and, at times, gut-wrenching . . . the book itself was fantastic. Looking forward to reading more about the adventures of Carver and the rest of the characters as we are thrust further into Gaia in the future!"
​—​Reader Views (5 out of 5 Stars)

"A well-crafted but somewhat plodding first installment of an epic fantasy series . . . ​But his characters, particularly Carver and Helena, snipe and squabble in refreshingly contemporary-sounding rhetoric." ​
—​Kirkus Reviews

"The book is a page-turner. It’s an amalgamation of thrill, fun, action, suspense, mystery, drama, and ventures. The character building and world building is great. The story surprised me at many pages."
​—​Pratibha Malav, author of If Tomorrow Comes (4 out of 5 Stars)

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