Reader Views Literary Awards
2014/2015 Winner, Young Adult Book of the YearReaders Favorite Book Awards
2016 Finalist, Fantasy Book of the YearInternational Book Awards
2016 Finalist, Fantasy Book of the YearIndependent Book Awards
2017 Distinguished Favorite, Epic Fantasy Book of the YearNYC Big Book Award
2017 Winner, Fantasy Book of the YearNational Association of Book Entrepreneurs
2018 Winner, Science Fantasy, NABE Winter Pinnacle Book Achievement AwardReader Views Literary Awards
2016 2nd Place Winner, Fantasy Book of the YearBookvana
2016 Finalist, Science Fiction Best Book AwardColorado Independent Publishers Association
2016 Merit Award, Fiction/Fantasy Book of the YearColorado Independent Publishers Association
2016 Finalist, Fiction/Fantasy Book of the YearInternational Book Awards
2016 Finalist, Fantasy Book of the YearNext Generation Indie Book Awards
2016 Finalist, E-Book Fiction Book of the YearIndependent Press Awards
2017 Winner, Epic Fantasy Book of the YearNational Association of Book Entrepreneurs
2018 Winner, Fantasy NABE Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement AwardNYC Big Book Award
2018 Winner, Fantasy Book of the YearNYC Big Book Award
2018 Winner, Fantasy Book of the YearReader Views Literary Awards
Honorable Mention, 2020 Fantasy Book of the YearReaders Favorite Annual Award
2019 Winner, Christian Fantasy / Scifi Book of the YearAmerican Book Fest 2019 American Fiction Awards
2019 Winner, Epic/High Fantasy Book of the YearAmerican Book Fest 2019 American Fiction Awards
2019 Winner, Science Fiction: Cyberpunk Book of the YearAmerican Book Fest 2019 American Fiction Awards
2019 Winner, Science Fiction: Parallel Universe/Alternative History Book of the YearAmerican Book Fest 2019 American Fiction Awards
2019 Finalist, Visionary Book of the YearNational Association of Book Entrepreneurs
2019 Summer, Fantasy NABE Summer Pinnacle Book Achievement AwardBest Book Awards
2019 Finalist, Fantasy Book of the YearBest Book Awards
2019 Finalist, Science Fiction Book of the YearBest Book Awards
2019 Finalist, Visionary Book of the YearBest Book Awards
2019 Winner, Fantasy Book of the YearBest Book Awards
2019 Winner, Epic Fantasy Book of the YearMystical Exploration!
“Rise of Serpents takes the reader on a truly mystical exploration of another time and place.”
Richly Satisfying Character
“Rogaan is a richly satisfying character, as are most of the cast. I enjoyed all the main protagonists and many of the others!”
Whirlwind Journey!
“Hang on to your seat for a whirlwind journey with a mythical ride through myth, legend, biblical prophecy and the end times.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Engaging Style!
“[B A Vonsik] has a superb and engaging style which keeps the reader riveted and turning the pages.”
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.”
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.”
True Epic Fantasy!
“This story [Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents] is definitely one for the reader who seeks true epic fantasy.”
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.”
Unforgettable!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents by B.A. Vonsik…an unforgettable adventure.”
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.”
Keeping You Guessing!
“You never know what to expect with each chapter keeping you guessing.”
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.”
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!”
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.”
Highly Recommended!
“…Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents comes very highly recommended for fantasy, science fiction and mythology fans of all ages.”
Superb Story!
“…a superb story told with a cinematic eye for scope and detail…”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Action-Packed!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents is a work of action-packed science fiction…”
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]…”
Fascinating Tale!
“Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents…a fascinating tale, really well-written and with some cool characters.”
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.”
Originality!
“Originality is the primary strength of this series…the scope of Vonsik’s work is admirable, ambitious, and unique.”
Lively!
“[Primeval Origins: Rise of Serpents] Prose is lively, immediate, and immersive.”
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.”
Adventure Through Time
“Story that’s always alive with possibilities, and it keeps readers guessing…an ambitious, often engaging adventure through time.”
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.”
Absolutely Amazing!
[Light of Honor] – “Vonsik has done an absolutely amazing job in creating characters that readers will connect with and relate to.”
Exceptionally Written!
[Light of Honor is] “…so exceptionally written…this series is destined to be recognized as a classic.”
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.”
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!”
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!”
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.”
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.”
Vivid Details!
“I was moved by the characters and the author’s vivid details of the conditions in which they were living.”
Oh Wow!
“As I finished the last page of this novel, my first thought was, ‘Oh wow!’”