I came upon this book because the author is a member of the Dead Horse Society, whom I have been meeting with recently. I am not a big fan of fantasy novels, but chose to give it a shot because of the author. I was not disappointed. The book was well-written, especially towards the end when the conflict truly escalated. The book could be seen from a feminist interpretation and contains many strong female characters. It is an entertaining fantasy book and a quick read. I recommend it to fans of that genre, as well as those interested in feminist issues.