2013- This is easily one of the best fantasy books I’ve ever read. Best read as part of the series but incredible even as a stand alone. I can’t recommend this enough for fantasy or military minded readers.

2020- I've often looked forward to returning to this book. After 7 years I finally did. It's great and a pleasure to read though fittingly it doesn't shine QUITE as bright as memory held it. It's a hard toss up between this and Best Served Cold. Both fantastic reads and worth every moment. This story is about as good as you'll get in fantasy military storytelling!