Review: Easy, action-packed read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 7, 2013
I would probably give this book 3.5 stars (rounded up for generosity!)[Some (very minor) spoilers may be included in this review....]I picked up this title for the kindle when it was offered for free.I honestly considered giving up after the first couple chapters.  "Well-written" does not quite describe the style.  The basic story-line is, however, great.  Since it was so short, I decided to continue on - and am glad I did, in the end.I wished at times for more detail and description.  Many parts just get passed over in order to move on to the next action scene (i.e. a longer description of the humility and despair at being captured by slavers would have made an escape even more dramatic).Many relationships are formed very quickly with unbelievable amounts of trust (i.e., having just met others of a different race provides immediate promotion to battle commander?!)Lastly, while I was often caught up in the story, dialogue was often very cumbersome and distracting.Overall, I enjoyed the time I spent in this fantasy world, but wish a bit more polish was given to the finished product.