
Reader Views Literary Awards
2014/2015 Winner, Young Adult Book of the Year
Readers Favorite Book Awards
2016 Finalist, Fantasy Book of the Year
International Book Awards
2016 Finalist, Fantasy Book of the Year
Independent Book Awards
2017 Distinguished Favorite, Epic Fantasy Book of the Year
NYC Big Book Award
2017 Winner, Fantasy Book of the Year
National Association of Book Entrepreneurs
2018 Winner, Science Fantasy, NABE Winter Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
Reader Views Literary Awards
2016 2nd Place Winner, Fantasy Book of the Year
Bookvana
2016 Finalist, Science Fiction Best Book Award
Colorado Independent Publishers Association
2016 Merit Award, Fiction/Fantasy Book of the Year
Colorado Independent Publishers Association
2016 Finalist, Fiction/Fantasy Book of the Year
International Book Awards
2016 Finalist, Fantasy Book of the Year
Next Generation Indie Book Awards
2016 Finalist, E-Book Fiction Book of the Year
Independent Press Awards
2017 Winner, Epic Fantasy Book of the Year
National Association of Book Entrepreneurs
2018 Winner, Fantasy NABE Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
NYC Big Book Award
2018 Winner, Fantasy Book of the Year
NYC Big Book Award
2018 Winner, Fantasy Book of the Year
Reader Views Literary Awards
Honorable Mention, 2020 Fantasy Book of the Year
Readers Favorite Annual Award
2019 Winner, Christian Fantasy / Scifi Book of the Year
American Book Fest 2019 American Fiction Awards
2019 Winner, Epic/High Fantasy Book of the Year
American Book Fest 2019 American Fiction Awards
2019 Winner, Science Fiction: Cyberpunk Book of the Year
American Book Fest 2019 American Fiction Awards
2019 Winner, Science Fiction: Parallel Universe/Alternative History Book of the Year
American Book Fest 2019 American Fiction Awards
2019 Finalist, Visionary Book of the Year
National Association of Book Entrepreneurs
2019 Summer, Fantasy NABE Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement Award
Best Book Awards
2019 Finalist, Fantasy Book of the Year
Best Book Awards
2019 Finalist, Science Fiction Book of the Year
Best Book Awards
2019 Finalist, Visionary Book of the Year
Best Book Awards
2019 Winner, Fantasy Book of the Year
Best Book Awards
2019 Winner, Epic Fantasy Book of the YearFascinating Tale!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents…a fascinating tale, really well-written and with some cool characters.”
Unforgettable!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents by B.A. Vonsik…an unforgettable adventure.”
Fight Scenes!
“The fight scenes (and there are plenty of them) were incredibly descriptive and realistic. One could almost hear and feel the magical power in the air.”
Absolutely Amazing!
[Light of Honor] – “Vonsik has done an absolutely amazing job in creating characters that readers will connect with and relate to.”
Plenty of Surprises!
“B.A. Vonsik continues to explore a vivid history and a detailed world with dangerous beings and plenty of surprises awaiting the characters around every turn.”
Suspenseful and Entertaining!
“The personal involvement of the characters was impressive, and it was both horribly suspenseful and entertaining to watch them put these talents to use.”
Never Ending!
“When in relaxed mode the dialogue between characters is believable and engaging, but when in action mode it is never ending and edge of your seat action.”
Unique and Inspiring Story!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents…a truly unique and inspiring story. If you love stories about legends, myths, and mythical creatures, you are guaranteed to love this [book]…”
Epic Stage!
“Simply put, this [Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents] is the eternal battle of good vs evil played out on an epic stage across epochs.”
Lively!
“[Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents] Prose is lively, immediate, and immersive.”
Whirlwind Journey!
“Hang on to your seat for a whirlwind journey with a mythical ride through myth, legend, biblical prophecy and the end times.”
Epic Atmosphere!
“…author B. A. Vonsik writes with an epic atmosphere, calling up old echoing voices with their speeches, proverbs, and warnings as Nikki discovers the frightening reality of the Old Serpents.”
Surprising Ending!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents is an epic tale of adventure that explores a unique history, rich mythology, dangerous journeys, stunning sea-dragons, and a surprising ending.”
Very Exhilarating Ride!
“All readers, regardless of them having read the first volume or not, will feel like they have been deposited onto a whirling tornado or the crest of a tsunami, and the best thing to do is ride it out to the very end. I find it to be a very exhilarating ride!”
Keeping You Guessing!
“You never know what to expect with each chapter keeping you guessing.”
Will Sustain You!
“If epic fantasy is your thing, then I have little doubt this book will sustain you and give you plenty to think about.”
Diverse Characters!
“The language is fitted to this world with Vonsik capturing your attention with dialogue specific to various characters and their use of speech helps create diverse characters that further shape the world.”
Vivid Details!
“I was moved by the characters and the author’s vivid details of the conditions in which they were living.”
Action-Packed!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents is a work of action-packed science fiction…”
Engaging Style!
“[B A Vonsik] has a superb and engaging style which keeps the reader riveted and turning the pages.”
True Epic Fantasy!
“This story [Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents] is definitely one for the reader who seeks true epic fantasy.”
Individuality and Distinction!
“Readers will greatly benefit from reading the previous books in the series, but the already established characters show enough individuality and distinction in this third volume [Rise of Serpents] to resonate without the full volume of their backstories.”
Impossible to Put It Down!
“Book should definitely be made into a movie! From the opening scene to the very last pages it was impossible to put it down.”
Intense Moments!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents…I found the plot as twisty and dangerous as the snakes themselves, with a well-balanced pace of thoughtful discovery and intense moments of adventure.”
Originality!
“Originality is the primary strength of this series…the scope of Vonsik’s work is admirable, ambitious, and unique.”
An Absorbing Read!
“An absorbing read throughout, “Primeval Origins: Light of Honor” is an original science fiction story that is highly recommended for high school and community library YA Fiction collections.”
Exceptionally Written!
[Light of Honor is] “…so exceptionally written…this series is destined to be recognized as a classic.”
Sheer Brilliance!
The action, the adventure and the sheer brilliance of the narrative was enough for me to read the story in a single go and love every single second of it. A riveting conclusion!”
Fantastical!
“Author B A Vonsik has created a world in which all of our most fantastical nightmares and legends about the past and the origins of humanity have come true.”
Highly Recommended!
“…Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents comes very highly recommended for fantasy, science fiction and mythology fans of all ages.”
Ominous Atmosphere!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents by B.A. Vonsik [with its]…ominous atmosphere, the thrilling pace, and the exceptional characters kept my attention until the very end.”
Incredible Creativity!
“B.A. Vonsik pens an ambitious storyline with incredible creativity and attention to detail, enabling the reader to escape into an exceptionally magical fantasy world.”
Adventure Through Time
“Story that’s always alive with possibilities, and it keeps readers guessing…an ambitious, often engaging adventure through time.”
Oh Wow!
“As I finished the last page of this novel, my first thought was, ‘Oh wow!’”
Superb Story!
“…a superb story told with a cinematic eye for scope and detail…”
Adrenaline is Pumping!
“I find the protagonists in the middle of a dangerous event, one that may spell the end for the main characters I am just touching base with again. Needless to say the adrenaline is pumping this early in the tale, so I start flipping pages as quickly as I can to find out what will happen to the characters I know while trying to remember what state they were in since I saw them last. I make it to the end breathless, excited for what could happen to the characters in the third volume. And because I am still trying to get my bearings after what I read, I start reading the story again!”
Riveting Fantasy!
“Vonsik’s tale of mythic creatures and wars between good and evil are fast paced and extensive…Ultimately the author delivers another riveting fantasy epic.”
Conceptually Fascinating!
“Primeval Origins is a conceptually fascinating series which is certain to draw in readers who are interested in the world of mythology and its potential origins in ancient times.”
Must Read Adventure!
“Primeval Origins: Paths of Anguish …is nothing if not an exciting and must-read adventure story.”
Fantasy Realm!
“While very strongly rooted in the fantasy realm, the environments were also believable, and that certainly is not always the case with works in this genre.”