Trying to review this book without giving away spoilers is a little difficult as it is unusual both in its setting and it's storyline.
While there are quite a few action sequences, which are all well written and exciting, it is the overarching storyline and the characterisation that I found to be totally engaging throughout.
One scene that stood out for me was when a mother found the body of her son after a battle, it was so powerfully written that the anguish and the horror were palpable.
While not being a fast-paced action-packed story, though it does have its moments, I found myself totally enthralled and wanting to keep reading and would recommend it to anyone who wants something out of the ordinary.