Great read
Alternate universe, magic, hero's journey, fantasy races, monsters, ftb sex
Jake aka Thornton aka Gaius develops a great deal in this novel, and based on his upbringing, Jake wants to help the helpless, step in where the aftermath will result in huge loss of life. Not a bad life goal.
Interesting cliffhanger. Honestly, the world building, character development, and pacing all worked seamlessly. The story was engaging. Above average editing. Ready for book 3.