Review: A very good book from a new author
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 27, 2012
I really like this book. The plot is interesting, so are most of the characters. The author claims to be familiar with ancient Greek and Indian mythology, and it shows. I will have to give away some minor spoilers, but nothing that could not be seen in a first couple of pages of the book.There is a war going on between two sides: Rezzians (think ancient Greece) and Pawelonians (think ancient India). On of the few weaknesses of the book is that the original reason for war is never revealed - or did I miss it? The point is, the conflict goes on for as long as anybody can remember. Finally a great event happens in the lands of Rezzia: a chosen one is born, who is supposed to win the war. The problem is, the other side also has something up their sleeve.One of the main strengths of the book: the author makes you to care about people from both sides of the conflict - at least, the major players. Speaking of the major characters, they are living, breathing people, not two-dimensional heroes/villains. It is very interesting to see the way war changes them, and not necessarily for the best.All in all, a very solid effort deserving strong 4.5-star (or even 5-star) rating which makes me want to buy the next book the moment is is out, but this book has a good conclusion (with a couple of twists) to be considered a standalone. Oh, if you read the free novella, this book is quite different from it.