4.06 AVERAGE


I was so hoping this would be the great epic story like Wheel of Time but, it isn't. I enjoyed it, more so as I got further along, but as much effect as the author tried to instill into mystery, I found it convoluted and rather plain. Many times, I simply skimmed through the story and waited until it got interesting again. I doubt I'll pick up book two.
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Very reminiscent of The Wheel of Time without being quite so daunting.
adventurous inspiring mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Really more of a 3.75 stars. This was pretty darn good :) Lots of characters, thickly woven and unpredictable plot with a lot of mystery and plot twists. Classic high fantasy.
adventurous slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
adventurous challenging dark tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes