iris-radish

14.04.2026, 15:12

The search for the 'Dragon's Key' remains merely an external canvas. The real drama unfolds in the silence of the attic, where a person finally dares to confront their own destiny. This is not an adventure tale, but an intellectually dense text that reminds us: We are all architects of our own illusions until we find the courage to recognize their emptiness. Literature here becomes a space of creative responsibility: every pencil stroke is capable of awakening the shadows of a millennia-old past, every line — of summoning the voices of history that demand an answer.

alberto-alonso

12.04.2026, 12:01

It was interesting to watch: would Antoine dare to let another person's spirit into his body? This is no longer just helping ghosts; it's a dangerous game with his own identity. Who will wake up in Antoine's bed the next morning — the young architect or the tsar who has waited a thousand years for revenge?

robert-vegner

11.04.2026, 18:54

This book is a gem in the Young Adult genre – it has a touch of magic, but presented with extraordinary intelligence. It's not just ordinary fantasy; it's a story for anyone who loves the atmosphere of old cities, architectural details, and history that literally comes to life on the pages of the novel. It reads incredibly fast, and the mysterious Lucius and the search for the Dragon Key make it impossible to put the book down even for a moment. What captivates the most, however, is how the author combined mysticism with the emotional journey of the main character – the encounter with ancient kings in the mirror labyrinth is a brilliant metaphor for the fight for one's own dreams. It's truly worth picking up!

anna-sobolewska

08.04.2026, 11:45

A reading that leaves a pleasant aftertaste of an intellectual adventure and encourages a closer look at one's own reflection in the mirror. Why is it worth picking up? Serhiy Orianiets' novel shows that the true "feat" is not conquering the world, but the ability to listen to the whisper of the past and transform it into something new. For Antoine, it is architecture; for kings, redemption; and for the reader, the discovery that the boundary between reality and miracle runs through our own perception. The book is written in an extremely "delicious" way. I recommend it.

alexandr-bukvoed

17.03.2026, 19:26

This is high-quality Ukrainian self-published literature that deserves attention for its sincerity and unconventional approach to the fantasy genre.

liia-lisova

12.03.2026, 22:50

The beginning intrigued me, added to my library♥

asia-kas

11.03.2026, 23:23

A heart for supporting the book! ♥️

sergii-orianecAuthor

12.03.2026, 13:03

Asya Kas, This is an incredibly nice gesture! Thank you for your heart! Hugging you back.

carine-roitfeld

07.03.2026, 14:01

For fans of Carlos Ruiz Zafón (especially The Shadow of the Wind) or Haruki Murakami. The atmosphere of an ancient hotel, mystical mirrors, and the enigmatic Lucius create a perfect blend of the real world and the beyond—where magic doesn't "hurl fireballs" but instead whispers in the mist.

oleg-karamzin

02.03.2026, 00:15

I can't decide whether this is philosophical prose, a coming-of-age novel, an existential parable, or an intellectual allegory. The text operates on the level of symbol rather than event, which makes it twice as interesting.

ester

25.02.2026, 15:30

When I was reading the novel, I was particularly struck by the question of identity and memories. Antoine's reflections by the mirror ("Who am I? Are these my memories?") strongly remind me of the dilemmas faced by Dick's characters (or in the movie "Blade Runner"). The question of whether biological origin makes us "real" is central to both works. However, Orianets weaves these questions into a magical, almost mythological context of the "looking-glass world," while Dick operates within a grim futuristic detective story.

ricard-rouper

25.02.2026, 15:22

An interesting topic of technological control over birth. Lucius's discussions about artificial wombs and "ideal" genes directly reference Huxley's "incubators." Both works raise the question: can happiness without suffering be genuine? At the same time, there is a difference: Huxley depicts an already formed, stable society, while in "Four Feats" we see the moment of choice, when the characters (Sophie and Antoine) reject "convenience" in favor of "humanity."

roman

17.01.2026, 11:40

La crème de la crème

oleg

02.01.2026, 13:42

Due to the small number of likes, I thought it was some kind of rubbish. But I started reading it to the kids because they asked, and I was pleasantly surprised. Very interesting adventure fantasy. We read it over the weekend.

jane-doe

23.12.2025, 11:11

Chapter 1. This reads very inspiringly and calmly, with a sense of hope. Watching his dream gradually take shape makes me genuinely root for him.

sergii-orianecAuthor

25.12.2025, 21:16

Jane Doe, Thank you for your feedback. I'm glad the first chapter touched you! Indeed, the atmosphere in it is warm and motivating — from Antoine's childhood drawings to his first steps in the big city, where the dream of the future takes clear shape. And this is just the quiet beginning of a great adventure, where hope for success intertwines with everyday challenges. Have you moved on to the next chapters yet?

jane-doe

22.12.2025, 20:34

❤️❤️❤️❤️

sergii-orianecAuthor

22.12.2025, 22:32

Jane Doe, Thank you for the ❤️. Hearts also add mood and inspiration.