It is an interesting world, and interesting premise, but wow, what a terrible world for women Anthony has created. For a light fantasy about a magical world, the sexism creates an ugly shadow across the book. Really, the so called rape trial (yes, in a fantasy novel) is gob-smacking.

I love the Incarnations of Immortality series. This was the first Xanth I've read. I might try a few more and see, but probably won't rush into them right away.