If you like fantasy or epic tales or stories set in detailed worlds--this is the first in a series of novels for you. If you like Lord of the Rings or Star Wars or Star Trek then there is a chance you'll like this book.The author's writting style is good, but not as renown as some of these reviewers would have you think. Sometimes things can seem cliche or trite. The pace of the book is great until the end. The ending is poor. Fortunately it is only a small part of a larget series.I like epic tales, some fantasy novels and stories set in detailed worlds. Hence, 4 stars. I've not quite finished the 2nd in the series.