“A promising debut from Eric Lewis. The Heron Kings is full of consistent characters that are inspiring and tough. Gruesome at times, this shows the true savagery of war and has enough action and intrigue to keep you on your toes.”

– GrimDark Magazine

“Lewis’s excellent debut introduces a band of well-drawn outlaws who don’t care who wins the civil war that’s ravaging their land, just so long as it ends [...] The central trio are marvelously realized, and their developments amid the ongoing horrors are effortlessly convincing. Readers who love medieval-esque fantasy will delight in this rousing tale of rebellion.”

– Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

“Fast-paced and gripping, The Heron Kings is riveting stuff.”

– British Fantasy Society

“There’s a Robin Hood feel to Lewis’ debut, as average citizens rise up against the warmongering upper class with justified anger [...] Readers will root for the [characters].”

– ALA Booklist

“If you like war-time fiction and epic fantasies, you’ll love this book. Eric Lewis’s writing reminds me of the writing of Brandon Sanderson — with vernacular that’s uncomplicated yet full of emotion and depth — and that’s some of the highest praise I can give a fantasy novel.”

– Backshelf Books

“The Heron Kings is a story of war and revenge, vigilante justice and self-discovery. The characters are fascinating and the world building is really good.”

– FanFiAddict

“A well paced tale with great characters, lots of scheming, violence, blood and gore in a clever plot that makes this a gripping read from start to finish.”

– The Bookwormery