Review: A pleasant surprise
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 6, 2014
I was not expecting this book to capture me the way it did.  I must say I'm pleased I got my money's worth.This world has a solid, typical base on which the author builds the magical aspect. This magical aspect seems to be lean towards a mix of the occult, metaphysical and the arcane.  The incorporation of the angelic and demonic layer is a twist that adds a different flavor.  The combination of all (specifically the parallels of dream and reality as well as the multiple instances of the same character crossing timelines) tickled my inner nerd with applications of String Theory and Quantum Mechanics.The plot seems to be evolving as it goes.  The first few chapters focus on one aspect and as I read more subplots (superplots?) keep unraveling.  I like that :DI love Morgin.  His character has depth, flaw and strength.  He is a reluctant hero pointing towards antihero.  My favorite character (horse) is Mortiss!!  Of the secondary characters I like JohnEngine, Roland and France and lately Metadan.  I hate Olivia so much that it must mean I like her.Why not 5 stars?? Well I liked it, but it's not a masterpiece, considering the genre.  Also the book covers are really BAD.  The designer should have been sacked.  Also, the title of the book has very little to do with the story so far. "Child of the Sword".  I was expecting a soldier or a knight's apprentice. This one should have been named "The ShadowLord" or something alike.Anyway, I'll definitely read the rest.