Call of the Wyl

A Destorian Standalone Fantasy Mystery Novella (The Illuminator Saga)

By: Heather Wohl, Aurora Alba, Rusty Ogre Publishing

Narrated by: Kodiak Clark

Length: 1 hr and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

How much money would it take to send your own brother to the dungeons? Wyl-hunter, Brutus, is in hot pursuit of his elusive sibling, Otis. With a bounty dangling over his sibling's head, Brutus, the thief-taker, must vow to bring his own relative to justice for the much-needed reward money.

Along his mysterious journey, he finds himself in the midst of Brute Fest, a violent festival where blackened eyes and vicious brawls are things to be celebrated. His trip takes an even more intriguing turn when he becomes enraptured by a stunning beauty, Violet. Captivated by the wild world around him, and Violet's unusual talents, Brutus must make an impossible choice between love, money, and family.

Sure to quench your thirst for adventure, Call of the Wyl is a brand new fantasy standalone novella with a hint of paranormal romance set in the Isle of Destoria. Brought to you by the author of From Ashes and Desdemona in Embers (the first two installments of the acclaimed Illuminator Saga) and co-written with romance author, Aurora Alba.

Note: You do not have to read the other books of the series to enjoy Call of the Wyl, however, if you have, you will find a treasure trove of hidden references and backstory to some existing characters you've come to know and enjoy.

©2023 Heather Wohl (P)2024 Heather Wohl

Maybe if I’d read the other books first…

I haven’t read/listened to any of the other books in this series so wasn’t sure what to expect from this one. I received this free, in exchange for an honest review. I know this is a short novella in an already established world. As it’s supposed to be able to be enjoyed without reading the others, I felt like there wasn’t enough background on the world for me to really get what was going on with the plot beyond the overall series of events. This made the plot somewhat simplistic and hard for me to get invested in the characters.

The beginning put me off with all the grammar correcting by the characters. I think it was supposed to be funny, but without knowing the relationships and rapport between the characters, it just came off as annoying. I also struggle with modern swearing in fantasy worlds, which was basically the intro to the book.

Thankfully, the books seemed reasonably well edited, so I was able to get through it. I DNF a lot of books when the writing/editing is poor.

I think this book may appeal to a different type of reader, but it just wasn’t my style.

imaginative

First, the narration- this book had excellent narration that kept you in the story and was enjoyable.

Second, the story- it left me wanting more. more of this work and even more of the story. I'm pretty sure it is well structured for a short story but I'm accustomed to generally 15-25 hour long books, which I believe this could be made into without being boring or overdescriptive. I'll definitely be looking for more from these creators.

A light story

Loved this! It was definitely a wholesome romance that killed my boredom! The writing was smooth and fast paced keeping me engaged while not taking from the overall story.

Definitely tugged at some heart strings near the end but overall got me smiling. Witty humor, and memorable characters. This was a great read that made me feel good. The narrator was well chosen too!

I'll definitely be listening again the next time I feel down!

Cute story

Interesting story, well narrated and fun to listen to. It’s not a long story so a good one for an evening of listening while puttering about. Appropriate for older children. I enjoyed the story. I was given it in exchange for a review.

Makes me want more….

I was given this book in exchange for a voluntary review.

Very good short story. Only a little over an hour long but it does make me want to listen to the next book. Interesting world. Interesting characters. Narration was excellent as well.

Loved it!

I cant get enough of this world that Wohl has created. More and More please!

Fantasy Fiction

The Narrator really brings this Novella to life.

It's a fun action family adventure. A brother looks for his brother to have somethings sorted out.

The story is an original. The characters are fun and colorful.

I would love to read more about this world. I would love to hear more books read by this narrator.

There are some subtle mild hints of adult content thrown into the story.

Great Story!

This is a great short story that introduces you to the world of the Wyl. Well written and very well narrated. Highly recommended!

Fun, believable characters

I enjoyed getting to know the Wyl and other creatures of Destoria. The narrator's British accent was fitting.

Cute!

Cozy romantasy story! For a short novella, I was enthralled. Would love to be in this world for an entire book! A lot of world building in a little space. Definitely need to realize you're reading a fantasy and suspend disbelief.

Would definitely read more from this author again.

Loved the narrator's voice and would listen to again.

Note: no overt on-page sex but a few curse words and some referencing sex workers might be an issue for those seeking a clean read