Unfortunately this was not a book I could get into. I found it a bit confusing and lots of plot points but nothing really connecting.

From the start I was drawn into this story, I cannot remember seeing a viewpoint of pacifism which is held my such a number of people. It really added a different feel to the usual fantasy I read and I appreciated how it links to certain cultures and beliefs. I felt like I was learning much more about people as I read too, like there was more to understand than just the story. The drama was gripping from the beginning and I loved the balance of descriptive language and world building, the pace was great but spared enough time for details which brought it all to life.
I will post more reviews on retailer sites upon release.