This book tried to be clever, but failed leaving it with a odd vibe; like it's attempting to be poetry, but it's not clever enough and only comes off as a obtuse simpleton, explaining a lot with obscure "this and that." The story itself is decent, although vague; it has no phases, no climax, no tension to speak of. It starts on a monotone pace and keeps going at it through the entire book. It is VERY obviously made with a series in mind, not caring much for the first book only to make sure it's

This book tried to be clever, but failed leaving it with a odd vibe; like it's attempting to be poetry, but it's not clever enough and only comes off as a obtuse simpleton, explaining a lot with obscure "this and that." The story itself is decent, although vague; it has no phases, no climax, no tension to speak of. It starts on a monotone pace and keeps going at it through the entire book. It is VERY obviously made with a series in mind, not caring much for the first book only to make sure it's continued on to the next installment, which I will neither recommend nor pick up myself.



This book asks so many great questions in the graceful fashion of repeating "why why why why why" until you either go mad or go through the wonderful experience of achieving all natural ear periods. The conversational flow sounds like 5yr old's who still are in desperate need to know the world, unable to make up a thought or reflect and carry a proper conversation. Along with this there is a utter lack of descriptions that leave all imagery up to the reader's mind, which is weird for fantasy, but I didn't mind as the trade of details makes the story move at a (much needed) faster pace. At least the story gets quickly to the point, even if the point is horrendously vague. However, the lack of descriptions takes it's toll as the sex scenes are just bizarre, they're written like a horrible attempt at poetry and not at all a turn on. Couldn't the writer at least attempt descriptions for once? I shudder at one specific attempt that sounded eerily like something my senile grandmother would write.



For a book called Warrior's path, there sure isn't a lot of warrior training. Actually, there isn't ANY mention of military training at all. There is no overseen training practice, instead every warrior trains their apprentice/companion, but there really isn't any mention of singular practice either, so I don't know. They just walk around and do nothing all day. Like seriously, they do NOTHING, but sit on their butts, what kind of place is this? Is this some kind of vacation camp???

Which brings me to the point: The military disorganization this book portrays is unrealistic, desertion is not even seen as an issue. There are no rules or expectations for any station or position and the people can pretty much do whatever they want. There is just too much leniency going around to be a military flick. Now that I'm at it, there is actually little explanation for anything and it drove me mad. While it's clear the society is a matriarchy with little mention of men apart from some slight talk of marriage. I still don't understand the dynamic of this society. Are all the women bisexual? Or is it the lack of men that make them seek comfort in each other? There is a men's house, but as said, its hardly mentioned. Lesbianism seems to be approved of, and sort of expected? But so is straight marriage? I have no idea, this confuses me to no end.



Lastly and finally. The narrator is not to my liking, she sounds monotone and incredibly careful when she talks, like the next word she utters will get her beaten. I mean honestly, it's an awesome bed story voice - if you want the kids to fall sleep before you've even read the first page.



Story is overall, monotone, obtuse and sleep inducing, and unlike the book, my review actually has a start, a middle and an ending, maybe the author can pickup on that.