The idea of this story is interesting and quite unusual. I really enjoyed the worldbuilding and the magic system which were quite different from what is currently in vogue with fantasy. The Sword & Sorcery mixed with historical fantasy that’s not Medieval was interesting and definitely kept me going.
However, I struggled to connect with the characters because there are lots of them. I think if the author had kept the points of view to the two most important characters, the story would have been a faster, more entertaining read. As it is, the unexpected shifts in perspective from one chapter to the next and the need to remember obscure characters who hadn’t appeared for several chapters made this into a slower read than I’d expected.
Overall, I give this novel 3.5 stars because there was enough to keep me reading and finish the book, which I’m glad I did. I particularly appreciate the message that even when we set out to fulfil a personal quest, we cannot achieve it on our own. Help is always an element even if we’re doing something for ourselves.
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