Lord of the Fire Lands

The first book in the series set a good pace for understanding the world and really gathering what a Blade is. Though this book, the second in the series, mostly involves a country that's at war with them, was so good! The Baels are a dynamic, honourable, and brutal people. I'm blown away by how much I enjoyed their society more than the Chivics. Except for the the Blades. Blades are pretty much like Jedi, without the Force. Badass swordsmen that are the best around. Even the weakest Blade is better than your average swordsman.
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That being said, this story went through a few different generations and really brought more understanding to the magic system and politics that Duncan has created. As much as I enjoyed the first book, this one makes me want to binge the rest of them. I'm surprised I don't hear more about this series, because it feels like a hidden gem.