Brando Sando does it again! Or I guess, did it a long time ago... I'm just getting around to reading this.. Great start to the series, and very much in line with what I expected from a book by this author. The creative and fascinating world building, unique characters, and an imaginative magic system, and a well paced plot had me interested from beginning to end. However I feel that some of the same criticisms I have for some of his other works hold true here as well. Character development is lacking. Character diversity is lacking. Exposition always feels forced and awkward. But none of these things pulled me out of the overall fantastic story. I'd definitely recommend this read! Excited to continue the series.