
Dragonlance was foundational for me, so I was very excited to see this new trilogy. Unfortunately, Destina as a character was boring, her quest (and the main premise of the entire story) was nothing worth rooting for, and the overall plot points of how she goes about doing things were just uninteresting. The 2nd star was earned by the final pages that set up book two, which I'm hopeful may bring some form of redemption to the trilogy, albeit a small amount that is now expected.
In order to fully enjoy this book, you will need to study a large amount of history, study the wording he uses, and immerse yourself into Dante's personal life. As a pure enjoyment factor, it is a 2-star rating for me. However, it's clear to see why this is lauded as a work of genius. It certainly is impressive in many regards. Also, this edition I read was wonderful, as it provides wonderful visuals to help grasp Dante's experience.