Long Leg from the Blighted Earth

“To say that Long Leg was refreshing would be an understatement. It was hugely entertaining for me, utterly absorbing, and I was thrilled at how R.M. Tembreull used “small” beings to shoulder cosmic burdens … This book is a perfect allegory of the struggle to save the cosmos, and the setting is finely drawn. This eco-fantasy hits all the marks for fans of the genre.”

"Tembreull's book is utterly captivating as it blends animal protagonists, Native American spiritual themes, fantasy mythology, environmental dystopia, and more. The strength of the book lies in its imagination and ambition … the prose has a very cinematic atmospheric feel to it. The descriptions of all of the natural elements and supernatural forces are extremely vivid and immersive, making reading this book an incredibly fulfilling, unforgettable experience.”

“Long Leg is a thoughtful and imaginative speculative fiction novel for readers who appreciate mythic worldbuilding, animal-centered adventure, and environmental themes woven into epic fantasy. It’s not simply a story about a broken world; it’s a story about connection, responsibility, and the possibility of restoration. Tembreull delivers a distinctive continuation of the Blighted Earth series, one that invites readers to care deeply about the smallest beings and to see the natural world as a powerful, sacred community.”