Bloodheir | Paperback

Much the same as the first book, this fantasy tale set in a feudal world or warring Huanin (Human) of different religions is well plotted and paced, it just lacks though that spark which makes the reading all the easier, I honestly felt more liking overall for the black road Huanin than the true bloods, the novel is well planned with some instances which I was not expecting but if Brian Ruckley is to become more than a standard fantasy writer he needs to look into his character building as I did not emphasise with the lead character (Orisian), he has however written some strong dark characters with the Shadowhand and Black Road leadership, the big lead up also to the Anain was ultimately disappointing as this lead to nothing that I could see, needs more close in battle scenes and stronger character building for the last novel to bring this series above average.