I did get sucked into this story. The characters are engaging, and I really felt for Joran. He showed a range of emotions. When Joran's fiancé, Krynn was killed, I felt Joran's anguish, and I was heartbroken along with him. I will admit that I did hold a little hope that Krynn's death was not real and that she would reappear.

Joran's father sending him away to be under the guard of Captain Markus as one of his crew aboard his ship was actually a good thing. Captain Markus may have seemed rough around the edges at first but underneath he did care for Joran like his own son.

Peter is a very loyal protector of Joran. He would give his own life for Joran. These two's relationship did evolve to a friendship. It was nice to see it bloom. Readers of romantasy books will want to check out this book. ( )