Review: Loved this book!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 9, 2013
*received copy of book in exchange for my honest review*I can't stop thinking about this book! I love fantasy and this book delivers. It's like a mix of George. R.R. Martin, Tolkin and a fairy tale. O'Connor is able to create a world that draws you in and transports you into the life of Irewen. I enjoyed reading Irewen and Laegon's love story because it's so sweet and is well developed.This book can get pretty gruesome at some parts, which gives it a George. R.R. Martin feel for me. I didn't mind the bloody parts simple because I felt they added realism to the story. Fantasy stories are about struggle and overcoming evil-hard to do without bloodshed. This book is very easy to read and reads fast. Very well written and I can't wait to read the next book when it comes out. I honestly can't imagine anyone not liking this book.This story takes all the general fantasy story plots and weaves them in a way that feels new. I liked how O'Connor made the protagonist a girl, and a spoiled one at that. The characters themselves were either good or bad, not much in between, which bothered me a little, but then both Irewen and Laegon get mad and show a wider range of emotions. I think any lover of fantasy would enjoy this book, and it would be a great book for someone wanting to try this genre.