Review: A top notch fantasy series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 13, 2013
I loved the first 2 books in this series, but was a little disappointed in the 3rd. This, the 4th, is written much like the first 2. There is plenty of action, great plot twists, and character development. I love the way the author makes each character different and believable, adds plenty of witty conversations that make me laugh, and others that bring a tear to my eye (rousing speeches and the love the characters have for each other). I can't believe how much frustration and hope I have for Gawain and Elayeen's relationship, almost like they were real and part of my family. I love Gawain's interaction with "The Keeper of the Stick" and Martan the dwarf. This is turning out to be one of my top ten fantasy series and I hope it continues in this vain in future installments (no Martin or Jordan missteps I hope, and slight spoiler: maybe Gawain and Elayeen could stop fighting each other). If you like honorable characters trying to do the right thing to protect their people, then this is the series for you. Bravo, Mr. Kelly.