This was okay. I wanted to like it, but there just wasn't that much depth here. I could not immerse myself in the world. The characters and writing weren't anything special. And the plot was just kind of generic fantasy. I have nothing against it, but also nothing to recommend it.

I bought this series in a box set because it was highly recommended - that was a mistake. I'll read the others just because I own them and maybe the other ones are better. But I've learned my lesson and will never buy a whole series again unless I know I love the first book!