Review: Powerful and intelligent
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 11, 2011
This was one of the first books I bought after getting my Kindle, and is worth every penny.The story focuses on a medieval quest to stop the Apocalypse, and draws you in to the life and times of the period immediately.Wisehart has created some pretty well-rounded characters here, thrown them into a melting pot, and poured the results out in a fantastic fantasy adventure.The book has strong themes of redemption and sacrifice, without being preachy in the slightest, and I loved the way Dante's scenes from the Inferno were revisited. My only complaint is that I would have liked more of the book set here.Overall, an intelligent, delightful, although melancholic read, with a couple of scenes at the end that come pretty close to breaking your heart.Highly recommended.