Not being at all familiar with the source material of this story, I went into this with a completely clean slate and judged it on its own merits. And I have to say, this is a truly epic and well-written piece of fiction that I could definitely see as a published novel. The fictional world the author conveys here is vast and full of history, a great deal of which is skillfully told to the reader in the form of a teacher addressing a classroom scene early in the book. The history and the world itself is interesting enough to take up a whole story on its own, but there is intriguing plot at play here too with the return of an old evil force. The cast of characters is diverse and all are portrayed really well, making this work feel all the more authentic and substantial. The prose all flows smoothly and is written at a very high level, making this a must read! Really enjoyed the opening few chapters. I look forward to reading on further!
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Wow, this is amazing to read. To receive praise from a fan of the source material is one thing, but to have piqued the intrigue of someone fresh to the franchise is simply astounding. I hope I can continue to deliver.
