The first book a new series, this a fantasy read with some great characters - Ferius Parfax is a personal favourite - and excellent worldbuilding that doesn't over-explain the Jan'Tep society, but leaves you eager to know more. The plot is a classic coming-of-age story, but with a few twists and some humourous moments that lift it above the usual. The suggestion that this is great for fans of Firefly is spot on and I'm now tracking down more Sebastien de Castell to read while I wait for book two!
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