He left behind the Northern Kingdoms, tired of their wars and schemes. The golden waves of the Sea of Sand didn’t drown him in fire, but the Evening Stars ultimately didn’t bless him with their light. Despite his many adventures, despite the fact he's already endured enough hardship to last him several lifetimes, his soul was restless. Finally, Hadjar Darkhan and his friend, Einen the Islander, reached the capital of the Darnassus Empire — Dahanatan.
They managed to do something most other outsiders would deem impossible — they became disciples of ‘The Holy Sky’ School of martial arts. What adventures await the former General and pirate? How will the very heart of the vast Empire treat them? What dangers lurk where the best of the Empire’s warriors are forged?
Hadjar had no idea. Still, he continued to follow the call of his dragon heart. Wherever it took him…
My Opinion: 594 pages, $5.99, Available On Kindle Unlimited
Review written by Ian Mitchell
The writing is lush and vivid
The fights were close to cinematic in description. A whole lot of story advancement as well. Hadjar and the islander join a top sect. I liked the scenes with Hadjar's master as he continues to develop. There's an intensity to Hadjar and vulnerability as well. The translation is excellent. Definitely my favorite of my recent reads. And he meets a girl that he likes. Stronger than him of course.
Score: 9.5 out of 10