When Shadows Grow Tall

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. 

And honestly, this book was a
Real slog for me. I didn't really connect with the characters, the world, or the plot. I still have a lot of questions about the world, the magic system, and the book in general. There was a lot of telling and not enough showing. Basically a lot of “new writer” problems. 

 I really didn't feel like there was a satisfying conclusion to this first book in what I assume is a planned series of unknown length.  It read, to me, like the first part of a quest story (the gathering of the fellowship, If you will) and ended just about when the quest was beginning.

I don't see myself continuing with this series.