One would be forgiven for thinking the story predictable, but the author has an unusual way of churning up the norm and making it look extraordinary.

Meanwhile, Aes Sedai plotting thickens, serving as a perfect backdrop to the eventual facing off of The Dragon Reborn Rand al’Thor and the Forsaken Sammael.

Rhythm of War is simply astounding! There are plenty of surprises from arguably the Epic Fantasy Read of 2020

De Castell writes a New Fantasy, a world in which his characters can be whatever they want to be regardless of whatever and whoever stands in their way

The quick pacing allows a lot of action to be crammed between pages, and Brandon Sanderson has duly obliged.

The characters enjoyed the dizzying heights of triumph, often side by side with the despairing depths of defeat.

De Castell’s trademark masterful plot twists pervade this brilliant read. A brilliant start to a brave, brave tale.