I've read this book probably 4 or 5 times but for some reason this time around took forever to get through. I'm not sure if I'm just not in the right headspace for it or if this marks a permanent change in my opinion of the book. This time around I noticed more less-than-positive aspects of the book.

An excellent start to a truly epic series. Newcomers to fantasy likely won’t want to start here, as this is a massive, complex fantasy best suited for experienced readers of the genre. I think this is better than Sanderson’s Mistborn series in terms of character and relationship development, although this series is not nearly as high in breakneck action.