Everything about this book was fantastic! I just finished rereading the Rangers Apprentice series and have been meaning to start the spin off series for some time. I'm so glad I did! I love the characters, the themes of courage, loyalty, and determination to keep going even if the waters get rough. At one point toward the end- I literally had to stop reading as I soaked in the inevitable hard truth that was to happen. This is defiantly a book that you have to read for yourself. I loved that there was no language, unlike the RA. I'm so pumped to get the second book!