Review: Epic fantasy novel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 05 20, 2011
For generations, the Jashimari and the Cotti have been at war. No-one remembers why or how the conflict began but since both economies are based on the on-going battles, no-one seeks peace.The status-quo is being challenged by the new queen of the Jashimari, Minna-Satu, and she decides to bring the war to an end. On the counsel of the Idol of the Beasts, she sent an assassin, Blade, to murder the King of the Cotti and kidnap Prince Kerrion, heir to the throne.I really enjoyed this book until the last chapter. It ends on a cliffhanger and I then found out that they are 7 more books to the series. So, consider this a first of eight installments. It is not a complete novel by itself.The story is nice, the political aspects well done and the characters are attractive. Minna, Kerrion and Blade are well drawn and I did want to find out what happens next. But still, 7 more ? Had I known, I might not have started to read...