Dave DelFavero

This book really kept my interest. The author had very good prose and included interesting characters. The action was bloody and believable. You felt the pain and torture for people. I felt myself rooting for our main protagonist, Barshad, even though he probably isn't the most likable character on paper. He's marked an exile so he's secluded and with his brutish ways he slays dragons and is better off alone yet somehow you end up rooting for him to warm up to others in time. One in particular... I highly recommend this one to anyone who loves cool magic systems, dragons, adventure, court drama between kings and queens and impressive action. 4/5 stars