Jeff Hays once again did a great job with the narration so the book is enjoyable. Coming into this you are probably already a fan of the genre so know what to expect. Compared to others where this book really shines is the pacing. It’s slow enough to feel believable with enough grind that the main character isn’t all powerful but isn’t a noob either.
The story itself was on the higher end. There was some good plot points that moved the story along well. A good portion of the book is focused on city building but the character progression comes in spurts. (All of the sudden gains several levels) but it’s done for plot convenience so whatever just go with it.
The main character and his companion both are very well done but past that the supporting cast could use a bit more focus.
Overall this is worth the credit.