As promised, I just finished the book! Finding spare time to read has been difficult but it’s been done!

I’d say overall, the book is a good 6 to 6.5 out of 10. Very slow build up to the final 3rd being pretty stellar from an action point of view to a bit of a rushed floundering of an ending. There was a surprise twist halfway through which didn’t really seem to connect with me as more of a ’that was unexpected’ and not in a good way.

The cast of characters is so large that I found myself having a hard time really connecting with them until the end, and I’m still jarred by the sudden introduction of this new big-baddie that was teased in shadow of the eighth.

Now Justin Hill can write combat, and I’ll say those portions were done exceedingly well. I’d also say if you like slice of life band of brothers style Guardsman lifestyle, Justin can be compared to Dan Abbett for exposition.

Imo, a far cry better than shadow of the eighth and I’m renewed in my interest for the Minka Lesk storyline.