Orsath

3.6/5 ( ratings)

“Stories of self-discovery and triumph over adversity are as old as humankind, but Orsath is a rarer and more truthful breed of hero than the muscled supermen of popular legend. A flawed and real champion for flawed and real people.” – Jude Starling, author of "Goldcord Asylum"

"Orsath is an engaging YA fantasy epic in which the main character, the misunderstood young musician Orsath, travels and adventures, trying to understand himself and find a place in the world where he belongs. The book is packed with intriguing and often surreal characters he meets on his journey, some who become friends and some who take advantage of his lack of guile to use him for their own nefarious purposes. It's a well-paced story in an imaginative world skillfully brought to life, told with a quirky humour, and full of action that inspires turning the page to see what will happen next. There's a beautifully-illustrated theme underlying the story about acceptance of others, especially those who are different. It's an appealing and well-told story for YA fantasy readers. The more I read, the more I wanted to read." – Kevin Berry, author of "Stim" and co-author of three YA humorous fantasy novels by K. D. Berry.

“This exciting, magical adventure in the world of Orsath, a teen boy misfit of sorts, is a story of courage, strength, heart, talent, and perseverance. Simone's detailed fantasy is riveting from the start. One cannot help but fear for the boy and his constant, loyal companion "Dog", as well as passionately cheer them on in this turbulent, daring journey, rich with the most crooked of enemies and surprising of allies along the way. With tidbits of witty humour and true-to-life emotion, Simone has brought us oddballs and misfits an intriguing vivid portrait of the steadfast determination we have all perhaps faced and we see ourselves in the tenacious, yet vulnerable Orsath, as children and adults alike." – Brandy Nightingale, author of "Everything’s Hunky Dory: a memoir"

Cover by Kim McGill