A Hero Born is written simply. And that's all it needs to capture your attention.

There is kung fu fighting, mistaken identity, historical figures, mystical creatures and a cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers. I can't imagine if I had been reading this story as it was originally serialized. Things may have been broken in the rage born from having to wait til next week or month. As it is, I can't wait for the next book in this series to be available.

The omniscient writing was a little challenging to get used to at first, but this style makes this book decidedly not one with an unreliable narrator. The reader is always given all the information even when the characters don't have it. Even with all this knowledge, you don't get bored. Watching the characters play out their drama and commonplace actions is just as delightful when you know SOMETHING is going to happen.

I recommend this book if you have ever enjoyed old kung fu movies. The story and plot points will be right up your alley.