5 Bloodydamn Stars! 
 I find this debut novel really compelling and gripping! The elements were well blended. Really. Truly. It stands up as if it's the origin of all stories. 
 Of course, in the beginning, I find it so slow but it is necessary for the world building and somehow adjusted to its language too. When I finally had the grip to it, it just flows out naturally. I find the elements being blended tastefully. It gave me the vibe of Game of Thrones, Hunger Games, Divergent, Percy Jackson etc. But did not materialized in typecasting the plot into those stories unlike *coughs*The Covenant Series*oops*. 
 I love how the chapters were divided. Not a damn boring note from here. Balanced the whole thrill of surprises and twists. 
 "Darrow, Lancer of House Augustus. Rise, there are duties for your fill. Rise, there are honors for you to take. Rise for glory, for power, for conquest and dominion over lesser men. Rise, my son. Rise."