Review: Great Fantasy with Magic
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 23, 2013
Lorth is a hunter, but not the kind you would generally think of. Instead of hunting animals, he hunts men. He is a hired assassin, trained to adhere to the rede (the assassin’s code). Returning to his homeland, he finds the land in a state of turmoil.There is a vast, well-developed world within these pages. There are different kingdoms and a rich history for each of them. There is plenty of description on each page, allowing me to picture the landscapes and events as they pass.The start to this story is a bit slow, but it does not disappoint. The first few chapters contain long descriptions as well as very long sentences. I wasn’t sure what was going on for the first couple of chapters, but finally the action drew me in. There is plenty of excitement, and it held my attention well until the end.Lorth is an interesting character. I was given lots of glimpses inside his head, which allowed me to see just what was going on. He sticks to his own code, and he never seems to waver. His responses to certain events are believable and stay true to his character without becoming predictable.There is an abundance of magic throughout the story. As a magic fan, I appreciate that. It took a while for me to figure out who certain groups were and whether they possessed magical abilities, but that is probably only due to there being quite a bit to learn about this fantasy world. There is no information dump, and you learn more about the world as you follow Lorth’s journey.I can’t go without mentioning the animals of this story, and Lorth’s special affinity for cats. I enjoyed his ability to communicate with them, and that he finds help among his animal companions.I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.