Firstly, this book is well worth the money for the length alone. It’s the size of two or three YA books, and well paced to boot. On top of that, the main character has a compelling journey and is a delight to read. People use “strong female character” as an insult a lot, but our MC Wren is a much more balanced take on the trope. Powerful and competent enough to solve most of her own problems while remaining real and multi-faceted enough to be vulnerable and ask for help when she’s at a breaking point. The rest of the cast is colorful and intriguing. You never quite know who to trust, which kept me on my toes a bit. The pacing is pretty good, especially as the story goes on. There’s a lot of action at the start before diving into magic and the political intrigue of one of the most powerful families within the Ring Realms (as far as I can tell). I especially recommend the book for those who wanted more action, less romance, and a fair bit more death in Throne of Glass

The descriptive language of this book is such a treat it hooks you from the very first line. Language aside, the plot is gripping and character-driven. A saga you can grow with.

I loved the book's imagery, and intricacy; Usually a fan of historical novels, I found the similarity of immersion into a true realm of fantasy. A beautiful work with complex character development, and a meaningful journey for the reader.

What more can I say. I purchased and have read every Ring Realms novel Mr Greenway has published. I've re-read every book at least a half dozen times and check often hoping he has released a new book in his realms.

Will was writing his novels before Kevin or Jim ever came out with their excellent works. He beats them both hands down. These are great story lines and well written.

When I first started reading Shadow of the Phoenix, I wasn't sure what I was expecting. Turns out, it was so much more than I could ever have imagined. To say the characters are interesting would be an understatement. Will Greenway has done an incredible job of creating colorful, complex characters that are both gifted and flawed at the same time. And he has created A TON of these unique characters, each one crazier than the last. Even without a terrific plot, with characters like that, any reader is sure to be entertained. And of course the plot is also terrific. It's intricate, engaging, and a real page-turner. If you like high-fantasy, I definitely recommend this book!

Wonderful beginning to the series. It keeps your attention and makes you want the next book right away.

A Ring Realms Novel: Savant's Blood Saga Book 1: Shadow of the Avatar. It’s seldom that a book puts such a strong spell on me: I had to finish it, always hungry to find out what the next intriguing adventure the feisty young protagonist, Wren, had stumbled into. Will Greenway has managed to write a fascinating and exciting story of more than 235,000 words. It’s a lot of words but every single one of them felt necessary and actually made the book easy to read. It’s full of astonishing relationships, sparkling magic, funny situations, blood-curdling experiences and heart-breaking moments. The book also includes a very detailed glossary which lifts it into the realm of Frank Herbert’s Dune. I highly recommend this book and I’m looking forward to reading the sequel.

I picked this book randomly and was immediately hooked about 20-30 pages in. This is a long book. The main character Wren is a no non-sense, fast-thinking girl who is incredibly agile. She is very likable as a character with a strong will without being made out to be overly feminine or masculine. Will Greenway created a universe that is very different from your usual fantasy or pure science fiction novels. There is a mixture of mythology, magic, and science. I think it's refreshing. Towards the end of the book there is this big game with lots of chasing, fighting, and generally jolly good fun. I have also read the "Reality's Plaything" series by the same author. I think this (Savant's Blood) series is easier to get involved with early on. There are quite a bit of typos in all of them, but they don't detract from the books much. One does not read these books for their literary values. That is not the main point. If you like action-packed novels but cannot help but be repulsed by excessive violence and gore, or if you like to let your imagination run free, this is a fun series you might enjoy.

The book is a little over the top in some regards, perhaps, but sometimes I think everyone needs a dash of superhero in their fantasy. I can think of nothing better to say than that the book is good fun, and is currently priced excellently as well.

I am glad to see this series is back. I have enjoyed it since the beginning, and always look forward to the next book. This was no exception. This book feels longer than the others, and is rich in details and adventure!