The Emperor's Blades

After what seems a very long time, a fantasy that pulls its weight. World building is at the core of this one but it never overwhelms you with too much information. The time you spend with each protagonist also puts us under their skin allowing us to feel their emotions. I would say Brian looks to have modeled this along the lines of WOT but its way too early to comment on that. But the most interesting concept he explores here the power of mind to win battles. This looks like a classic in the making!