In a distant, war-torn land, every man, woman and child must either consume the magical substance known as Sustenance or succumb to the Hunger. Those who succumb develop deformities and face exile — or even death.


Join scholarly Aziz, mysterious stranger Evelyn and street rat Kaval as they seek out the sacred gems of Sustenance – a quest that will change all of their lives forever.


 

The author writes very well and this book is unlike any other world I have read. This is for fantasy lovers that love an unique world filled with magic and creatures.

I liked the format of the book that alternated between two POVs until the characters met up and the adventure began. Plus it always had a sneak peek of Jamith’s letter on his studies as he seeked more answers about Rahim (their God) and the current state of things. One thing he discovers, for example, is how the people have lost their way on worshipping Rahim in a pure way.

I enjoyed the mage beasts, sustenance and royalty aspects of the book, but as the story moved on I quickly lost interest in this world because the characters lacked personal appeal. Azil is only going along in a dangerous adventure because he blindly trusts his friend but does not believe in Rahim, which is the entire point of this life-risking adventure. Then there is his sister who is a Mal but somehow doesn’t show all the dramatic deformities the book started describing in the begging of other Mals; like multiple arms.

I found the objective of their journey confusing and the religious conotations for a purified world annoying. I think this book had potential, and I know that it can be successful in a specific niche. But if it weren’t for the fact that I got an Advanced Reader’s Copy in exchange for a review, I wouldn’t have finished it.

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XO,

Natalia

 

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