Rysykk's Rise BY J. C. Natál

This is an incredible read, a true treasure. It had me hooked from page one and didn't let go of me until the very end. It's a tale of life and it's bitter struggles, of a world unlike anything I've ever read about. It's an incredible journey into the lives of two men, showing us one man's destiny as it slowly unfolds and intertwines with that of his savior, a savior thriving for political anarchy while trying to control the stirring of his guarded heart. I was enthralled, completely enamored by this wonderful story and can only hope that a sequel will soon come to pass, for Alarin and Maleus have more to share with us...and each other. Thanks go to Ms. Natal for sharing her stellar imagination with us and for creating a world I'd love to return to over and over again.