The story (or at least the beginning of one) of a young serf and his struggle for freedom in fantasy depiction of the Ancient Egyptian Upper and Lower Kingdoms while they were at war.There are alot of positive things that I can say for this work. For starters, the characters aren't all superheroes- they are very human in their thoughts and depictions. For another, while the descriptions are colorful and vivid, they aren't long-winded. The story is easy to follow.However, some of the descriptions and phrases are repetitive- but not to the point that it really stands out. It simply appears after a few readings of the material. Also, towards the end, Jouster Ari tends to go... mushy.However, overall, this book was a wonderful creation, and I am very much looking foreward to its sequel (for she left a very open-ended story, perfect for a sequel.)