Quest

What a fantastic read. I read this book with my 11-year old son and we really enjoyed the vivid worldbuilding and the clever, witty voice the tale is told in. Aimed at a younger audience, Quest is a fun adventure while also holding plenty of subtext for the older reader, both to provide a few hidden......more

Quest was light-hearted fun and a welcome escape from the dire stories that fill our new feeds these days. I loved the plucky Sylvalla and her larger-than-life sidekick/protector Dirk. A fun read in the vein of the Princess Bride.......more

What a hoot! I loved this. Fantasy humor with a Pythonesque flair and a coherently incoherent plot. This is my first A. J. Ponder book, and I'm glad I took the chance on it. Now, I'm a fan. Quest is book 1 in a series featuring princess Sylvalla, who starts out young, foolish, wayward, and brave. She......more

My favorite part of this audiobook was listening to the narration. A fantasy comedy with a Python flair and an incoherent plot. This is my first A. J. Ponder's book and I'm glad I took the chance on it. I'm a fan now. Princess Sylvalla, who starts off young, foolish, and wayward, and ends up brave,......more

This was my first experience with A. J. Ponder's work and it won't be my last. I enjoyed this story very much. This book has all the elements that make up a good fantasy: companions, heroes, villains, fantastical beasts, a journey, magic and humor. I recommend this book to others who enjoy this genr......more