This was a great beginning to a fantasy series, and I'm interested to see what comes next for the characters. It took me a couple of chapters to get into it because the beginning started by introducing a fair few characters and I had a lot of questions, only some of which got answered, but I'm hoping the others will be answered in the rest of the series. There was excitement right from the start though and and after the first couple of chapters it does follow one storyline so doesn't get confusing. I love the characters! Some of them I still can't work out if they're good or evil (or at least it took a while to work out for some) but I think that's the point and regardless which side they're on you're still invested in their story and rooting for them.
I've said before that when it comes to endings in series I like them to still be rounded off, but with possibility for future books. But I do think it's quite a common thing in fantasy (one of my lesser-read genres so I'm not an expert) for them to end almost mid-journey between the books. So I wouldn't say this ended on an awful cliff-hanger, but it was definitely unfinished and I need to read the rest. I have a lot of unanswered questions still and I'm excited to find out more about the world and characters in the next book(s)!

Wow......dropped right into action...no buildup...just boom...drop the Mic!

Good job Tim, I like it!

Characters were interesting, however generally lacked depth a little. Even though the characters were still vivid and alive.

The story pacing remained fast and intriguing. A nice start to a new series that I do like the idea of another boom.

Keep them coming and I'll keep reading them...thanks Tim and Netgalley

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The beginning started straight into action, which drew you into the plot immediately: I love when books do this. The plot itself was action-packed, dramatic and fast-paced.

However, there was no introduction really to the characters or the setting after this, so the whole way through the book I was still slightly clueless on what was going on and what the character’s goals were. This can make it really hard to fully enjoy the book, as you as a reader were missing key details.

Because of this, character depth and emotions were also lacking, which for me is an important component of a book and its plot.

If you want a book at starts off in the middle of absolute action-packed chaos and a hero in the middle of battle, this book is for you. I felt like I had walked into a movie in the midst of an epic battle, I didn't care that I was thrown in the deep end. this guy means business, and nothing will stop them. The world building is next level to where you feel like you are on this adventure with each character. And the characters themselves are deeply thought out and each has their own motivations to work together. Its not quite the team you would imagine in this dark and twisted world, but together they make it work and form an alliance.
The story is both suspenseful, funny and one of self-discovery. It is unique in its intensity and in its world building and it was a pleasure to be able to read this arc and I am excited to see how the rest of the series unfolds.

a good fantasy, full of potential. I enjoyed it and had fun. Good world building and character development
I'm curious about the rest of the series
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine