Alissa

Nice story, actually one of the best M/M romances I've read and it's epic fantasy based on a non-Western setting to boot.

Unfortunately, it also brings the notion of "contrived plot device" to a whole new level: while I truly appreciated the attempt to create a developed story, my expectations rose accordingly and considering the narrative's flaws, I'm conflicted as to how to rate this book. The logical reader in me says 2.5/3 stars, on a gut-level is a full four stars.

I enjoyed this three-part book and I warmly recommend it to any fan of the genre.