Title: The Search for Synergy (Book #1)
Author: Brett Salter
Genre: Middle-grade Fantasy
Publication: May 31, 2017
My rating: 4/5

The Search for Synergy is the story of two young men who are brought together by design to help save the world from the evil that lurks in The Void. Rome and Julian will have to join their fledgling powers and become a fighting duo of knight and dragon, working to fulfill a primordial destiny. This will be especially hard for Rome who, up until now, thought he was merely human.

The Search For Synergy is a middle-grade fantasy novel by Brett Salter. It’s the first book in the Talisman series. Rome and Julian are the two main protagonists of this story, with special superpowers within them. They attend the same school and their friendship begins when Julian sighted Rome accidentally creating a fire in his backyard.

Later, Julian introduces Rome to an old man named Jones, who helped Rome recognize his power and trained him after discovering that he can transform into a dragon. The real purpose of their special abilities is to save the world from some evil creatures in the void. Together their powers create a great Synergy that will help take down those evil monsters.

The book was fast-paced with well-developed characters. The latter part of the book was action-packed with gruesome attacks and adventure scenes. Above all, I loved the brotherly bond and the strong friendship between Rome and Julian. After knowing each other’s power they formed a perfect duo. Julian’s humour throughout all the chaos made this book more entertaining and engaging.

Although this book falls under the category of Middle-grade fiction, it can be read and enjoyed by adults as well. I felt the cover of the book could have been better. Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Search For Synergy and I can’t wait to follow Rome and Julian’s journey in book two. I highly recommend this book.

*Thanks to the author for the review copy! All opinions are my own.*