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Be Careful What You Joust For (Pentavia – 1) by Ryan Hauge & Ivy Smoak

The fiercest knights in the realm are coming together to compete in the Joust for Arwin’s Lance, a tournament that will divide even the closest alliances. The winner alone will have the power to start or prevent a war from unfolding across the peaceful lands of Pentavia.

House Hornbolt, a prominent family that desires peace above all else, is hosting the tournament. The Hornbolt’s have always been strict followers of tradition. The first born son wears the armor of a knight. The second takes the priestly Oath of Arwin. And the daughters get married off to the most eligible suitors.

The eldest son is the favorite to win the tournament. But the rest of the Hornbolts aren’t as eager to follow the paths laid out for them. What if the second born wants to be a knight too? And what if the eldest daughter just gave her heart to a common thief?

Customs are meant to be broken. But that’s not all that threatens to shatter House Hornbolt, not when a secret deeper than the late king’s grave is unearthed right before the joust.

The fate of Pentavia hangs in the balance as war becomes imminent. And the scales are about to tip.

One wrong move and everything could fall to pieces.

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About the Author

Ryan Hauge is the author of the highly anticipated Pentavia fantasy series. Drawing inspiration from his toy business and the countless computer games he grew up playing, he weaves tales of mystery and intrigue.

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My Review

5 stars

Pentavia is a peaceful land yet war is starting to creep into its boarders. House Hornbolt has decided to host a Joust for Armin’s Lance. This will decide who will lead Pentavia to war or peace. But there is a whole lots of secrets, plots, and plans that are going into this tournament. The story revolves more around the Hornbolt family but there are a few others added in.

This story is based around the joust to determine the fate of the land, but there is no much more happening in the Hornbolt family and the competing families. For the Hornbolt’s I find it amazing how a family can be close yet know absolutely nothing about each other and their personal desires.

As for the rest of the families in the joust, it’s hard to figure out who is looking out for the kingdom and who wants the power for their own gains. About the only thing that I could complain about would be that I wish I could have learned more about the actual tournament.

Over all this is a great read and perfect start to the series. Of course it ends in a killer cliff hanger that is going to have you longing for the next book in the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

I would like to thank the Author for the opportunity to read and share his book.