The Legend of Uh by Aaron N. Hall: Short Fantasy isn't That Bad
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Book Information
Title: The Legend of Uh
Author: Aaron N. Hall
Year: 2025
Publisher: Ironfire Media LLC
ISBN: 9798991097802
Page: 322
Version: E-book
Synopsis
Sir Dashing Junior was only knighted because they couldn't knight his father twice. Now he's determined to prove he's worthy of his new title.
With an aspiring ranger, an awkward friar, and a book-loving orc, DJ will venture across the territory of Uh to reach the Amulet of the Goddess, proving that he’s truly worthy of knighthood.
Along the way, he and his companions will encounter a cursed author, a violent noodle cult, democratic goblins, and a whole lot more.
It’s a journey fraught with danger and discovery, and the territory is rich with monsters and magic, so is DJ’s quest for respect really worth the cost? (Goodreads)
Review
What's to Expect from Nowadays Fantasy?
I won’t elaborate much on fantasy like this—you’d know better. Magic, monsters, knights, healers, etc. Dashing Jr. (DJ) is a descendant of a legendary knight, Sir Dashing, but has no interest in knighthood or whatever. At least that makes it not as effortless as I often find in Japanese modern fantasy stories—a noob knight—so we can have better expectations for his journey. Nonetheless, he has that childhood best (and only) female friend, Riley, a common trope. His father's privilege also helps him find party members, along with other conveniences like sufficient supplies.
The Jokers, the Hooks
The most iconic yet comical member is Steve the friar, who always shouts while wielding his frying pan. Another honorable mention is a wizard who’s also a waffle merchant, randomly appearing and disappearing.
Traveling through many places, the green knight gains experience from jobs, quests, battles, and the people he meets. There’s the deceiver, the unexpectedly cringy theatrical party, and many more comical characters like Devin King the Dragonspeaker (not a Dragonslayer, by the way), who shouldn’t be underestimated, or Sir Percival Buttons with his direcat Mittens, who only seeks honor to return home by kidnapping mission. There’s also Phillips Cult, which will make you suffer inside their cage. One more thing to mention is the Goddess’s bra... Hahaha. I won’t spill the beans anyway.
Father Love and Fxck the Gay!
We must not forget the father’s love, instead of just the mother’s, in this story—what an interesting choice. There are still great fathers out there, but if you’re not lucky enough to have one ... I’m really sorry to hear that. Speaking of relationships, there’s one that’s just unbelievable—yep, Peeble and Brooks, the gehs. That's the most disappointing part.
Overall, DJ and friends survive all the threats through battles and conversations, with no severe injuries—or simply healing with magical waffles in some cases. I felt out of the blue sometimes.
The Conclusion is ...
So, how funny and amazing is it exactly? I don’t know—somewhere in between, I guess. Between 3 and 4, I'm not sure. Funny enough, but not epic either. And in the end, it’s always about self-discovery—just being yourself, no matter what people say. Also if you want to know many things, just go out, and you'll get two regrets.
Finally, it’s not bad to end a fantasy story with a book like this. A great choice from Aaron N. Hall, especially because of the party’s easygoing pilgrimage. The e-book is free and definitely recommended for Fantasy-Comedy enjoyers.
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