Synopsis
Peace is a frail thing, but the truth is even frailer.
Epic fantasy with a twist of mystery . . .
The old war between the dragons and elves has long been over, and Deerium has entered a new age. The humans have taken hold and the last fragment of days gone by, known as the Takahrn, have been made slaves.
Gahlaia, the Takahrn’s rightful leader, is given a chance to save her people. Borhiim, a man with a confusing past, must choose between his new life and the one left behind. Tirehn, the soon-to-be king, seeks to find his father’s murderer. All the while, the Eternal moves them together to discover the reality of their world, and the one who’s been pulling all the strings.
Review
I was offered a copy in exchange for review, and I’m glad I accepted.
This is a debut fantasy with more than a few character beats that give it an epic scale. The multi-POV is done well and I cared for every character (except those we aren’t supposed to, though they are still complex). The creation of a new race, dragon and elves together, called the Takahrn, was especially cool! Kind of a fairy/faerie but new to me. And definitely a point in favor of this books unique feel.
The elves and their magic have depleted from the world, giving us one ruled by humans. The humans have enslaved the Takahrn as beasts, but it’s a fragile thing. When a new king is crowned, with new ideas, and an overwhelming historical lie, the peace is all but shattered. Watch out though, because you never know who’s pulling the strings!
One thing in particular that stuck out to me was the ending battle scenes. Each perspective gives it a wider scope, making the battles feel large, epic, and terrible. The largest of which gave me Pelennor Fields vibes with siege towers and mayhem. More would be spoilery, so I’ll stop.
Intriguing first entry, well written, and interesting world. Will certainly read more.
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