I really enjoyed this book. It’s been a while since I read a BIG high fantasy book and this one did not disappoint. Right from the first few chapters, you’re sucked into the story and the world and lore immediately and you’ll remain interested throughout the story. I loved the world (the whole concept of the Guardians etc.), the complex characters and I really enjoyed the writing. It’s poetic when it needs to be and is also very witty at the right moments.

There were some things that I enjoyed a bit less. There was 1 twist around halfway through the book that I really enjoyed, but later it was revealed that there was a kind of ‘second layer’ to that twist. That I did not really enjoy. I cannot fully explain why I feel that way, but it felt a bit like a cop-out. There were also a few moments that happened that felt a bit like a plot hole (like a reveal/thing with 1 of the guardians at the very end of the book) but the author then tried to resolve with a quick and (for me) unsatisfying explanation.

Other than those 2 things, I don’t really have anything to add. I really enjoyed this and look forward to the next installment!