Review: Fluid and Entertaining Fantasy
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 08 22, 2012
I found this book very easy to read. I am a big fantasy fan but sometimes I find that I am having to wade through a lot of pointless narrative before anything happens and that can put me off. The Blacksmith's Daughter, however, was nothing like that. The author paints a vivid picture of the world she creates while at the same time keeping the story at a good pace and the characters realistic and engaging.The background and history are well thought out and explained concisely, maintaining the pace and flow and keeping the reader involved. The story behind Enith Roweson is compelling and her relationship with Acwellen Lex'Magen develops in a believable way. The Tassu raiders and the big armoured Gadoweans make entertaining monsters - the descriptions of them are excellent too.I finished this book looking forward to the sequel, as it is just the beginning of the story, and I get the impression it is only going to get better.