10.2005
4/5 Stars
Carey, author of the Kushiel series, takes on mythology. In this, the first of a series, a world was sundered years ago during the seven Shapers war. One shaper was left on the world while the others fled to an island. A prophecy that could bring an end to the world is now in the process of being fulfilled.

Carey does a good job of introducing the characters and storyline – this takes up most of the book. I look forward to the next book in the series.