I binge red the second half of this in a day. 3am sleep time. The first half took me two days, so it was basically due to library due dates and other reads that this took so long. I haven't been absorbed into an epic fantasy in awhile. I missed the feeling.

Anyway, about the book. The prophecy made for an interesting plot point for everything to hinge around. Lots of characters, so many at first seem pointless. Then you start to see the little things that regular people do build character, affect decision-making, and eventually change minds and actions. I'm a little surprised this was a debut novel. We ended on some cliffhangers. I already love Corban, he was easy. I am desperate to know how Veradis deals with everything going forward.

Cywen has to come back and exact her revenge. What will the Banished Lands be like now that all their kings are either dead or working for the bad guy?

Will Nathair have a moment of realization? When will Elyon swoop down and finally join the fight? Looking forward to the next one.