Fate of the Fallen

This was an easy book to listen to. The reader was superb and really brought the story to life. I found myself routing for the protagonist and second guessing the outcome several times throughout the story. I especially enjoyed the interaction between the two best friends, even considering how unnatural it was. The writing has a natural flow and doesn't sound formulaic. I found myself ready to get back into it to find out what happens next.

I deliberated between these three and four stars. I really did enjoy my time in this world. I particularly liked that characters refused to let their lives be determined for them. I did struggle with the gods. Perhaps part of this is my unfamiliarity with the Greco-Roman gods mythologies. Part of it is that I didn't like the gods themselves.

The mortal characters win the day for me. It was a fun adventure. It wasn't a boiler plate story. And it had something to say about life beyond the story. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy the fantasy genre. For those friends who are sensitive to reading books that do not line up with fundamental beliefs, they may want to skip this one. (Greco-Roman pantheon of gods, and all.)