H. O. Charles I don't know you, but I am glad I stumbled upon you! Nothing is better than stumbling upon a good book that happened to be free. This was a book that consumed my thoughts when I wasn't reading it. Discovering an author previously unknown to me is always a joy. Charles created a world that was believable, intriguing, and just damn hard to put down. what's even better...Knowing that there is more to come! I cannot wait to continue this series. This was a great read except for a few things. The Positive: Great characters, a fun storyline, and a cute mostly drama free romance. I enjoyed Morghiad's sense of honor, honesty, and his rapport with his men. I really likes how Artemi shakes up his world, and how dedicated he is to not only keeping her safe but to helping her become powerful and self-sufficient. I definitely want to read Book 2, particularly since Book 1 ends on a cliffhanger (readers be warned).The Neutral: I normally hate reincarnation as a plot device, but so far it hasn't been too corny. Since this was just the first book and I'm still not sure how this is all going to play out, I'm willing to reserve judgment for now.The Negative: The world-building is a bit all over the place - the people are substantially different from normal humans (they have incredibly long lifespans, heal faster, have a very different gestation cycle, etc.), but we have to learn this only through bits and pieces of text throughout the book. It might have been nice to have some of these things a bit clearer from the beginning. There are just a lot of elements that seem cobbled together without rhyme or reason (reincarnation, magical mating bonds, different types of magic users, politics, mistaken identity, etc.). Also, there were A LOT of grammatical errors. Normally, I can overlook a few, but there were really enough for me to notice and be irritated by them. It says a lot about how good the story was that I ignored them as best I could. It would not be a bad idea to publish a revised edition with the benefit of more editing.
What do You think about City Of Blaze (2012)?
This is an awesome book! I couldn't put it down! Fantasy at its best!
—Tiaan
