Review: Intrigue and fantasy excitement
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 29, 2011
This is a review based on a complimentary copy of the book.  Wow! This was a great character driven introduction into Andrea K Host's fantasy world.  I certainly want to read more. Its definitely in the realm of Robert Jordan, Melanie Rawn(my favorite in the whole world) and others who create this fantastic political and social fantasy world that just keeps you hooked and wanting more.  You find yourself wanting to delve into the history of this fantasy land.  Its like a way to escape the problems of today. Well written and with descriptive wording, this book is addictive despite its slow progress, almost like a journey in itself.  I liked the occasional anthropomorphic phrasing and descriptive aspects of the story as well ( I think thats why it seems to go slow).  This lady is a great author though, sacrificing immediate thrills for thoughtful intrigue and an analysis of a historical past.  It forces you to ask yourself, are the descendants of the conquerers responsible for the actions perpetrated 500 years ago?