Interesting. For some reason, something about Sara Douglass’ writing irritates me, but I don’t know what it is exactly. That being said, I really enjoyed this book—it was compelling, and even if it was a little slow at times, I always wanted to know what was going to happen next.

This book has probably the best fantasy premise I have yet to encounter. It weaves myth and history so well that they are essentially the same in this novel. The next book takes place about 2500 years later, but it is set up in a way that makes perfect sense. I can’t wait to read the next one. I thought the notion of the “Troy Game” was a little bit lame at first, but later realized it was something like a stroke of brilliance. I know this review may come off as a little critical, but like I said, there’s just something about her writing that I’m not thrilled with. This book is very good, though, and something that anyone interested in myth should check out.

Stunning! Excellent fantasy fiction…can’t put down…