This was a fantastic prequel to one of my favorite series. I absolutely loved getting to know the characters' backstories more in depth, particularly Gwen. She's such an amazing character. I'm also a total sucker for the "hate each other then grow to love/trust each other" trope, and Sullivan pulls it off well. This was incredibly enjoyable as a fan of the Riyria revelations (I loved the nods to things that happen later in the lives of the characters), but you can easily go into this without having read the other series. Honestly, my tiny, rushed review doesn't do the series or author justice - if you like fantasy, or are interested in trying the genre, definitely pick these books up.