BOOK REVIEW | RINGLANDER: FALLEN SHARDS | MICHAEL S. JACKSON
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Ringlander Series continues with the next epic FALLEN SHARDS
THE SCARS OF A WOUNDED WORLD ARE REOPENING...War continues to blight the Ringland continents of Rengas, from Nord to Kemen and over the Middle Sea to the shores of Sulitaria. The Forbringrs fight in the heavens, leaving those who dwell unto dust, while the human rebellion struggles on against a unifying Bohr front and the treacherous Order of the White Dragon.
As God's Gift, Abika can wield Soulfire, a power only possessed by Banèmen, but she's still the unwanted child struggling to answer why she was left for dead. As she searches for meaning amongst a chaotic land, she discovers that the worlds have other plans for her.
619 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 16, 2025
REVIEW
Michael S. Jackson returns to the world of Ringlander in this second book in the series, aptly named Fallen Shards.
Taking place 12 years after the original book, Ringlander: Fallen Stars follows characters from the previous book, but also introduces us to new characters such as Abika. The child that Kyira saved at the end of the last book.
The story starts with us being introduced to Abika and how she is now in the care of foster parents. This is far from a happy home life and Abika does everything she can to antagonise her foster parents until she eventually leaves their company to find her way in the world.
In addition to the introduction of Abika, we also follow more familiar characters Kyira and Fia from Ringlander.
The second book expands the world of Rengas and as we follow the other character points of view this opens up the stage and gives the reader a more expansive view of the world.
Whilst it is good to get back to former characters, the most interesting point of view comes from the Bohr side of the coin. Kaliste, one of the minor characters of the original book who has now become Queen, which gives the reader more insight into Bohr society. The other character is Jagar, the Baneman that Kyira kills in the first book makes an appearance and with his POV shows us more of the supernatural elements that were hinted at in book one. This fleshes out the mythology and gives us a greater epicness to the story.
Despite this being a hefty tome, the story moves at a quick pace, engaging the reader in the complexities of the story and the world that Michael S. Jackson has created.
One of the things that is immediately evident is how Michael S. Jackson’s writing has improved in this second outing, and it is evident that he has gained confidence enough to give time to the characters to grow and develop.
Ringlander: Fallen Stars is a perfect book for those who like their fantasy epic with good character development.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I write, and when not writing I play with my kids, work as a UX designer and play drums. I also founded and run Author Interviews (authorinterviews.co.uk).
If you want to know more about me (and who doesn’t?) catch me on social media asked @mikestepjack.
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