Review: Not your typical fantasy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 7, 2012
The book was very well-written and had a nice flow that didn't have the story getting bogged down in any one spot. The world-building could have used some work; you really don't know anything about the area outside the kingdom, how things came to be, or get any explanation regarding magic, religion, otherworldly creatures, etc. that crop up.  But, all in all, it was a fast-paced adventure packed with treachery, rebellion, revenge, and all that good stuff.The product description is a little misleading.  Delcan is 'a' protagonist, but makes no worthwhile contribution to the story and is all around useless.  It is clear after the half dozen times our 'hero' faints in the princess's arms that Aria is the one the author spent all his time on.  If you like strong-willed female protagonists who overcome overwhelming odds, is calm, capable, and courageous and an apparent strategic military genius to boot (she's like Joan of Arc- but better), you'll like this book.