Nick

After how amazing the first book was, how could I not dive right into the next. Taking place about 20 years later after the first, it's amazing to see how the world has changed. I love how the focus shifted to a member of the Clayr, and we get to dive into more of their history and lore, which is all too awesome. There's even more mysteries to discover and left me wanting even more, in the best way possible. It keeps the pace perfectly and hidden histories coming, which I'm always a big fan of.

I don't know why this book never crossed my radar. It should be talked about more amongst fantasy enthusiasts. It's so great, with such an amazing magic system! It's simple, but not in a way that feels boring. More like a back to basics feeling, which is perfect when there's a lot of fantasy trying to have huge, sprawling stories (which I also love). It's almost a palette cleanser in that way. With a strong focus on necromancy, adventure and the main character finding her place in a world she wasn't completely aware existed, it both classic and fresh. I can't give a bigger recommendation for this book.

This was a fun read. Not exactly what I expected, but that's not a bad thing. If you're looking for a bunch of scifi lore on the trials and tribulations of humanity colonizing different worlds, told around the main story of this main characters shenanigans on his colonizing mission, and you love loads of sarcasm, this will be great for you. It certainly worked for me.

Highly recommended from a friend. Man, am I glad he did. It's so nice to see fantasy in a fresh world, with a fresh take. I loved the way that magic works in this world, and I am a sucker for lore, which the series has in spades. I'm looking forward to the next installment so I can get even more of my fix. I don't wanna say too much, as I don't wanna give anything away, but I need more Jinn in my life!

Anything marine biology is not a hard sell for me. I, like most, am blown away by the power and intensity that is associated with white sharks. There is a reason they hold the nickname ‘great'. And like most, it's the tip of the iceberg into all things sharks. This book was a fantastic dive into their world for those who want to learn the good and the bad, as well as the truth and the false (eg: that they're all crazed hungry man-eaters). So for anyone who wants to learn more about that world, from ecology, biology or even the politics and destructing involved with finning, this is the. Book for you. He can be a bit repetitive at times, but overall a great read.