Heirs of Empire (The Scourwind Legacy #1)

This is world building on Sanderson\’s level. You connect to the main characters in the book and cheers them on. The title of the book is misguiding I think as the strong female main character only has a bi-role. There is things that is mysterious and ready for reviling in the sequels. I hope for that at least.

Some criticized the reader on this book, but I thought he was fine. I’ve read most of Currie’s series and found this a bit tame and uncomplicated until I realized that this must be a YA novel. That certainly explains the lack of salty language and any element of male-female attraction. If this is the case, I think it should be presented as such so the readers of his more complex and grown up novels don’t buy it with the wrong anticipation that it will be like his other series. If taken as YA, it is an excellent book for that age group. I do enjoy some YA novels, so I can say that this book was entertaining to me and I will read the sequel to see how he ties this up. For a parent seeking an imaginative sci-fi book for their YA reader, with no profanity, goriness, or sexual content this book is a perfect selection!

Story does not get going until chapter 8 or 9. Voice performance is lacking and is the drag on this new series. Very interesting world building and mythology being set up. I will purchase the next book in the series.

The poor performance really detracted from the story. The story move at a good pace. I\’ll try the next in the series.

good popcorn. Obviously leaving alot to drive sales of future books. Seems like half a story, with crafted mysteries intended for the second half. But, most importantly, none of the porn or other sexual shenanigans that permeate scifi and fantasy these days. that alone makes it one of the best books I\’ve read this year.

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