![]() ![]() The magic system is nicely done, as the various different mages have to tap in to their hell to draw on its power. ![]() Not only are the physical differences clearly detailed, but how the upper classes view the lower as little more than chattel is made very obvious ![]() The difference between the classes is well portrayed. ![]() Luckily, there’s a handy glossary at the back for you to peruse if (when) you become lost. The depth in the world-building is amazing – the caste system alone is worth the price of admission.How Tau endeavours to solve this problem is very much part of the plot, but there is so much more to TROD than this. The problem is, even if the first part of his plan comes to fruition, one of the advantages of noble blood is superior strength and speed. To do this, Tau must rise through the military ranks so he can challenge them to blood duels. This “African” (the diversity of cultures in that continent make this a broad statement) based fantasy revolves around Tau, a young lower class man, who embarks on a quest to avenge the death of his father at the hands of some dastardly nobles. This book was busy making a name for itself in 2019, so when it popped up in my library, I decided to jump in and see what all the fuss was about. ![]()
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