"The past is never truly dead. While much of the past and its history are often written by the victors – ancient relics, forgotten cities, and hidden legacies often find a way of unveiling themselves as the sands of time blow away little by little. Sometimes by looking to the past and learning from those who came before, a person or group of people can gain insight and foresight to face challenges that can change the course of an entire civilization.
Fans of high-fantasy based storytelling and epic fantasy novels with a
coming-of-age infusion will love this omnibus. The character-driven
narrative was incredibly strong, from the father and son dynamic that
delves into questions of legacy and living up to it between Myrriden and
Emrys, to the dangerous and emotional path of vengeance that drives
Sakura after losing her family and her entire people in the first bloody
conflict of the series. The exploration of grief and how it motivates
people in the wake of great tragedy was a great way to add more depth to
her character arc and engage in a more grounded aspect of such a
powerfully magical narrative. A story filled with twists and turns, epic
world building full of history that feels ancient as the reader devours
the book, and a memorable prose in the author’s writing style that
really makes the reader feel rooted in the world made this blend of
politics, war, and fantasy a must-read."
