Wielder

Soldiers and Swords, Book 1

By: Margaret Couplet

Narrated by: Dan Levy

Hundreds of years after a race of magical beings called dindeary have taken over most of the world Corporal Clark Jameson is graduating from the Human Empire’s military academy after four years of grueling work. As a common born orphan from a small town too close to the border for anyone’s comfort Clark knows that he doesn’t have many prospects until, on the night before his future unit is to be decided he meets a strange pair of men who belong to the infamous Squad 42: Adam Milson, a sexy blonde that makes Clark’s blood run hot, and Harry Browning, the mysterious swordsman carrying one of the 13 magical swords which the dindeary will do anything to reclaim.

He never expected to see them again, especially considering Adam Milson was the heir to one of the most wealthy provinces but the next day he is called before all three of the members of Squad 42 and is offered the opportunity to try and wield Harry’s sword, Linsgarum. But Clark was a commoner, he couldn’t wield a sentient blade that burned any who were deemed unworthy, could he?

©2022 Margaret Couplet (P)2025 Margaret Couplet

Exciting Military-Focused Fantasy

Wow, this book and series was an exciting surprise. Intelligent military studs are thrown into an m/m fantasy world with sentient sword magic and class struggle. This was my first introduction to this author, and I could not wait to dive into the next books in the series. Some parts are confusing when backflashes or dreams occur, as the audio does not ID them as such. It is a minor mistake for an author who does not anticipate their story to be made into an audiobook; so, confusion forgiven. Looking forward to this author’s future work in m/m fantasy.