Review: Fantastic Start with an Epic Quest
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 7, 2013
There isn't anything more enjoyable than loving Book One of a new epic adventure series, is there? I'm thrilled to have a new series to dig into. Stanley is a great fantasy writer offering a grand world with a dragon slaying mission at the heart of Arc 1, which proves to be solidly plotted, full of characters strong enough to carry a series, layered with some twists and mysteries.The characters are great, and dialogue is well executed, which both moves the plot forward and lets the characters come to life. I ended up really liking one character in particular, the female elf Vashni, and having a caring but strong female character on a quest is a really terrific choice.  Her scenes were always excellent, and one in particular at the end was very moving, which is a testament to how much I came to be invested in the characters.There's a lot to think about, too, in this book. There is a theme about "The Truth" that runs throughout, that is a way of looking at the meaning of life. I like the depth this theme offers and how it helped us understand the character's motivations.The book provides both an intriguing resolution, a  plot twist and a cliffhanger at the end--which is quite a feat!  I highly recommend you join in jumping in to this series for an intriguing escape and a winning quest.