I’m normally not a fan of high fantasy books, but when this story finally got going, I couldn’t put it down. The Rinaryns’ world is so beautifully vast and detailed—I was swept away by the incredible world-building, gorgeous prose, and lyrical storycraft. What I particularly appreciated about this book was Kaemada’s perspective. You don’t see a lot of HF told through the eyes of a mother, and Kaeth illustrates her protagonists’ internal tribulations just as masterfully as she crafts their perilous adventures. I loved this story! I’ll be binging the second book tout de suite.
