They have human qualities, personalities, and relationships but I wouldn't like to cross them. These behemothic beings are half human, half animal, revered Gods and unbelievably powerful. It will switch between Fi and Zeke's 'will they, won't they' relationship that's intertwined with a huge war dog called Mol and an overtly British and loving uncle - and also the Order of the Bull presenting what is simmering behind the gaze of the world with reference to the Gods of myths and legends who may very well have to re-wage a war that's been on and off for centuries. This section, for the first 120 or so pages is what some readers have difficulty with. It starts off pretty slow, almost like Ashton is trying to find his voice. It could be described as brutal urban fantasy, combined with a small amount of YA elements and mixed with all the demons, Gods, and mythological creatures you were too lazy to research at school. Written in third-person present tense, Paternus often reads more like a film script than a novel. Like many, I found out about Ashton and Paternus by following 2016's Self Published Fantasy Blog Off where this book was awarded third place by the panel of recognised and influential bloggers. I would like to thank Dyrk Ashton and Paternus Books Media for the opportunity. I received a review copy of Paternus in exchange for an honest review.
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