I loved this book, a great fantasy with a good written coming of age story that didn't feel tacked on or take away from the story. If I had to compare it to something, it would be Waterways by Kyell Gold, although this book is obviously much longer and in a different setting!

My only problem with it would be that it is a bit too thick with laying on the lore too fast and the lore is so extensive - admittedly this is just a me problem and probably stems from my more than likely neurodivergent brain and occasional lapses in attention when reading and long stints between picking the book again.

Highly recommended and can't wait to read the next one (over a year knowing me...)