Review: Compelling start to a series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 13, 2014
Back From Chaos is an excellent sword and sorcery fantasy novel most remarkable for its wonderful characters. My favorite character is probably Klast but the novel is rich in interesting and complex characters. There are two essential love stories contained within the larger epic which are both endearing. One is the classic prince and princess fairy tale that retains its charm in spite of the obvious happily every after cliché. But the other, more interesting one is between a spy and a lady of the court. It is most surprising and engaging. For fans of the sword and sorcery genres, as well as romantics of every stripe, this is a wonderfully entertaining read. It is filled with betrayal, conspiracy, intrigue, and romance. An enjoyable start to what promises to be a very rich and entertaining series.