Shadow of the Conqueror

I think this was a great first entry novel from Shad. I love the potential of the world and the stories that can be told in it. The characters, for the most part, were interesting. The premise of the story was quite unique from what I've read following a former emperor and tyrant who get another chance at life to live and do better. Lastly, the magic system was really cool and has a lot of potential.

I think there are few things that really held this book back from being truly excellent, but I think they are mostly due to this being Shad's first published novel.