The first war ended when the races of Elves, Dwarfs, Hawk People and Humans held off Goddess Hel as she trapped them on an island. The four races asked her sister, Goddess Atla, for help. Goddess Atla gave each race a blessed weapon and a gem that was used to restore the balance between good and evil and defeat the troll army. When the war ended, Goddess Atla named a keeper to hold these items until they were needed again.
Very cool premise, and I'm already in love with some of the characters. Quick, short read, but I'm excited to get the next book. Recommended for fans of Terry Brooks (who was my favorite fantasy author as a kid, and according to the author's bio, his favorite author too). Even more highly recommended for fans of Terry Brooks who don't have the time atm to sit down and read a book that thick.
Cons: Some noticeable typos and repetitive phrasing, but if you're used to reading books by indie authors, there's no more than you might expect.