Fire's Hand, Fate's Heart

Firstly, I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was an ideal fantasy adventure book - it had great characters with detailed world-building. The plot line was solid, and the ending left just enough crumbs to keep us hooked for the sequel.

While there were quite a few characters introduced, of varying importance to the story, our two mains were introduced slowly, with more being revealed when the time was right. Each had their own story which made them the way that they are, and as they travel together they all become a family, which is always nice and wholesome. The development in the two mains particular were done very nicely. Initially, I didn't like how headstrong the female main was, because of particular events, but she eventually mellowed out which was great.

The plot has its ups and downs. While the initial mission was interesting, it wasn't as captivating until the latter part, where the action and events pick up. The descriptive scenes introducing us to the magic system as well as the lore for the world adds layers onto the story, leaving want for more.

If you enjoy BG3 and/or D&D, this is definitely a must-read. I look forward to the future book(s)!