Half a King is a solid read for lovers of fantasy with a stronger interest in swordplay than magic. For some reason I was expecting High Fantasy but all of the elves were long dead and gone (leaving behind some spectacular ruins.) The book is a fast paced coming of age adventure. I did not find it predictable, the characters were interesting and, all in all, I was well entertained. This book is part of a trilogy but works well as a stand alone. I fully intend to go on with the series.
A solid 4 stars for those who like the genre