The writing was superb, and the characters were well differentiated and well developed, but despite all that I didn't grow to care about any of them. The storyline didn't grab me, the characters didn't interest me, and I was forced to admit defeat 100 pages in. ( )

Who Sucked me In?
Chris Bookish Cauldron on YouTube in their Fantasy Series By Women I Want To Read In 2021 video published on 31 dec. 2020

''Rogue-ish character'' SOLD

enjoying the adventure but not connecting with the characters ( )

Don't get me wrong I think thefirst 80% of this book was excellent. However, I felt that it suffered from an ending that petered out somewhat. It is a story of two different factions attempting to get their hands on some ancient and powerful magic, what the magic is or does is somewhat shady throughout and never really adequately expained (this is a trilogy so maybe this is something we'll find out later). The story is told through the eyes of Livak, a female burglar, who had inevertently got hold of one of thes ncient magical artifacts, bringing her to the attention of the archmage's agents. A forgotten race from a far off land is also alerted, and the novel ends with a battle between the two races for supremacy, leaving the novel open for sequels. Well written mostly but offered more I felt. ( )

Not quite enough depth to be amazing, but a very entertaining fantasy adventure from start to finish. ( )