I was prepared not to like it, but was very pleasantly surprised by the insight into a very different cultural concept.

I was prepared not to like it, but was very pleasantly surprised by the insight into a very different cultural concept.  Read Less

I felt apart of the story and connected with the characters.

I felt apart of the story and connected with the characters.  Read Less

These tales are interspersed throughout the book, as she tells them to her warrior companion, who is unfamiliar with the old ta...  Read More

These tales are interspersed throughout the book, as she tells them to her warrior companion, who is unfamiliar with the old tales, just as you, the reader, are.  Read Less

Tamras is of a culture with a strong oral tradition.

Tamras is of a culture with a strong oral tradition.  Read Less

Maara is an unusual teacher, one of life in addition to combat.

Maara is an unusual teacher, one of life in addition to combat.  Read Less

This well-written book brings to life many characters and well described the world.

This well-written book brings to life many characters and well described the world.  Read Less

It transports you to a different kind of world.

It transports you to a different kind of world.  Read Less