Review: Fun and Exciting Epic Fantasy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 9, 2013
Following the events in the first novel, The Cloudstone, we’re brought back to witness Karsen’s quest to deliver his package to the adept and find his half-brother Petr. Throughout the story we’re introduced to new characters as the backstory hinted at in the first book is filled in and moved along at a good pace.As is the case with epic fantasy, there are certain characters and moments that are little gems throughout that keep the story light during the times I wanted to slap Karsen upside his head.My favorite of them all was Tahni. I thought he added a certain level of toughness and danger to his scenes while also not being told what was happening outside of his hired task. It’s a fun little balance the author executed well and I half expected him to lash out and throttle people if they refused to tell him what he needed to know.All in all, I thought the characters were well rounded and believable. Their distinctive personalities stood out and helped me feel for them as their stories unfolded. The story itself was well written and executed, bringing the world’s sights and smells to life and allowing me to become lost as I followed Karsen on his quest.An excellent addition to any epic fantasy library, I look forward to further works by this author.