I'm incredibly grateful to Joel Tasker for his thoughtful and generous review of Eagle Heart. He wrote: 

"Brilliant read. I R Harvey takes you on a journey of great intrigue and peril through his imagined world. Pitting indigenous culture against quasi-colonialist religious zealots makes this a rare fantasy novel that resonates with modern culture and the current climate. His vivid description allows you to really envision ‘Narfi’, a well-rounded sympathetic protagonist, and share in his experiences. Will be recommending it to all my friends and family, whether fantasy fans or not." 

As the author, it’s both rewarding and humbling to hear that the deeper themes of the novel—particularly the tension between indigenous identity and oppressive dogma—resonated so powerfully. I poured a lot into creating a rich, textured world and a protagonist like Narfi who readers could walk beside, feel for, and root for. To know that Joel found the narrative both gripping and relevant to our current cultural landscape is immensely affirming. 

Thank you, Joel, for your kind words and your recommendation. It means the world to me that Eagle Heart can reach beyond genre boundaries and connect with readers in meaningful ways.