Delightful blending of myth, fantasy, and heroic epic

I really enjoyed The Forge of the Covenant. The novella format is perfect for Nicholas Kotar I think. The beginning pulled me in and the pacing remained strong throughout, mirroring the settings and situations in a wonderful retelling of slavic folklore. While the slavic influence is notable in all his novels, Kotar weaves the fairy tale, time travel, and his own fantasy world seamlessly. It also illuminates some pressing questions left over from The Heart of the World. This makes me really look forward to book 5 coming out this year!