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You and me, here and now, together as One. I’m not a fantasy reader. And the author of this book is my big brother. So, take my words with a grain of salt. Critique: Again, fantasy is not typically my genre of choice. Especially fantasy of this caliber. Pronunciation guides, maps, a wildly diverse cast of characters, sprawling realms, and incredibly detailed descriptions of scenes, places, and characters. I, admittedly, struggle with reading this type of literature. I can often feel bogged down by the details and get frustrated when I feel it difficult to recall characters’ names, personalities, motives, and plot points both big and small due to the density of the story. But again, I would say this is more of a me problem than that of Nathan. His writing can feel excruciatingly detailed, but I would argue this both hinders and helps readers like me. The writing forces me to slow down and process the action scenes, descriptions, and dialogue. It frustrates me, but also reveals one major...