It has an original plotline, starting with a series of jumps from past to present, but then blending into a single story arc for the majority. Likewise, the point of  view moves around a few times, but basically stays with the main character for most of the novel.

When a story is about gods and immortals with incredible powers, it lifts the subject matter out of the realm of the readers’ lives to a philosophical level that impedes our deep connection with the emotions of the characters. This isn’t to say it doesn’t happen; it just takes longer, and by the ending we care about her objectives and her wellbeing.

The story is supported by creative and detailed setting descriptions that add to the ambience but tend to come in large separate blocks, and would be better integrated more gradually into the story.

There are also unusual and creative uses of magic, which gives another fresh perspective to the reading experience.

And to finish it off, there is an unexpected but appropriate, and in some ways realistic, ending.

An original and creative story, a bit jumbled at times, recommended for those who are tired of the same old Epic Fantasy.

(4 / 5)