I've known many people who have read from this author before and they said how good he is. I jumped into it blindly and was HAPPILY surprised!!! This book had it all flawlessly woven together from the characters to the world they lived in- I couldn't get enough. I usually read slow, but I fast paced this book because of how good it was in the story and by the talent of the author. I need to start reading more of his books because I fell in love with his storytelling and I need more of that fantasy in my life. When someone has the ability to take you away from the harsh realities of the real world and transport you to somewhere new, that's exceptional talent 👏 This book literally blew me away! I highly recommend it!!