4.5/5 - It had been quite some time since the last time a book had caught my attention in such a way, really! Most of the times I thought I knew where the story was going, I was always pleasantly surprised to know it took a different turn, and for that I praise it. Perhaps the fact that I don't quite buy Baldair's excuses for some of his actions made me question the character building a bit, but I can't wait to see more of Vhalla and Aldrik. While I haven't purchased the second book, you bet I will! I will hold my hopes high for a Spanish translation, because I think this books definitely deserves it.