Kara, Shieldmaiden of Eire (Forerunner Series Book 4) by Jay Veloso Batista – Review by Savanah Schwarz

The fourth book, for me, was, hard to get into. Only because I went straight from reading the 1st i the series to then reading the 4th. There is a brief description or synopsis of what happened previously, which is why I think I was ultimately able to read this one. This part of the Forerunner series begins Kara’s journey as she is hell-bent on escaping an arranged marriage and chasing her desires and intense need to be a warrior, just like her father. Kara, now armed with a sword and her wits, must prove She can be a warrior and not just a girl. This continues as the Clan is battling for their lives through Midgard and into unforeseen beginnings and endings!
The Forerunner series is overall very descriptive and easy to be drawn in with its mystical world and great characters. The world-building is very good and it is hard not to love Kara and Kaelan’s blossoming relationship. It was so easy to fall in love too with both of them and root for them. The ever-changing perspectives, not unlike the Witcher, take some time to get used to. However, because the characters and the story are so easy to follow and love, it eventually becomes less distracting. I love this series so far and cannot wait to read more.