Toy Soldiers takes place in an alternate post World War 2 world. This time, it isn’t the tension between nations that provides the greatest threat. A new, seemingly unstoppable series of god-like creatures descends, wreaking havoc across the globe. Can humanity rise together, or will it fall?
I went into this story blind. Based on the cover and the beginning, I thought I was looking at something that would be mostly horror. I was thrilled to find out it had heavy sci-fi elements, a favorite genre of mine. Especially of the horror variety, a la Alien. Since it takes place in an alternate history, there’s an element of considering how the world was as the story starts.
I often find the weakest part of a book is the characters. It’s hard to make them someone you really care about, especially when you create a story with a larger cast. This story has well-defined characters and uses a non-linear timeline that provides backstory and humanity to our heroes, although at times, I was desperate to get back to the main storyline. I loved the ragtag team. The variety of personalities and morals helped make them a more realistic group.
There were times when this felt like a grown-up, very grown-up, version of the Percy Jackson series. The mythology connections, the out of control ‘gods’ but also the team that didn’t set out, or even really want, to be one. I think there’s a lot of potential in this series.
The moment I finished the first thing I did was look for the sequel. Sorry guys, it’s not out yet. But I’ll be the first to pick up a copy.
Make sure to pick up Toy Soldiers: Of Monsters and Men Vol. 1 here.
** One minor note: There is one racial slur in the book. It makes sense from the character and in the time frame, but I like to point these things out.
Donna is an author and engineer with 15 years of IT experience and a lifetime love of literature and cinema, especially horror. She has written a paranormal Holiday novel, What Creatures Are Stirring. She holds and Electrical Engineering Degree from the University of Pittsburgh and an MBA from Western Governor’s University. Donna is passionate about reading and the importance of access to books. She loves writing about her favorite books and movies and sharing it with her readers.
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