So honestly one of the best reads I had in a while.

It starts off slow, like most first books/episodes do, and lets you get a small idea and taste of what's going on.

Then it's a non-stop roller coaster of emotions and thrills!! I loved the characters, all of them. The protagonist was very believable and a bit frightening. The main trio were lively and full of jokes, but were serious when needed. A good balance of drama and humor. The plot is very fast paced, each bit tightening the tension more and more as you go, but not too fast that you use what is going on. The pacing I felt was spot on for all points for me personally, which is rare these days and can just happen.

My favorite bits are the fighting and how realistic it is and the attention to detail with the armor and weapons. The relationships and dialogue between the trio of heroes is also believable and the author did a great job of capturing how people respond to stress.

If you are a fan of the 'classics', love dnd, or really anything classic fantasy, I recommend this highly! It has the traditional classic fantasy feel but then takes it to a different level, which level I'm unsure of but I love it!

Cannot wait for more and eagerly await the next book!

P.S. I love that one guy. You'll know who when you read it.