Thank the Gods I discovered this book. It's been on my shelf for a good while now but I finally was in the mood for a Fantasy novel. In preparation for the sequel coming out this month, I finally picked it up. This cover just screams an epic Fantasy. Eleanor Herman is New York Times bestselling author of nonfiction works including Sex with Kings, Sex with the Queen, Mistress of the Vatican, etc. Not only that, but she also hosted several episodes of Lost Worlds, a History channel TV show. I haven't read anything else by her but i'm assuming she excels in writing smut. She decided to write a Young Adult novel inspired by Alexander the Great because as she says, they're "faster, edgier, and more compelling." Throughout reading Legacy Of Kings, it was noticeable that she's usually an Adult writer due to it's heavy description, scandalous scenes, and gore filled fight scenes. Yet, so beautifully written based on History with magic excessively weaved in. The magic in this story was based off of actual myths during 340 B.C. and it was so engaging. I got so excited when it was brought up while Kat was reading the scrolls. I wish we could of learned more about it then that one part. Also, Does Alex have some sort of power? I wasn't sure I completely got that part at the beginning. I'll have to read the next one just to experience their magic more. 
 I was fond of all the characters, especially Cyn and Heph. Except that one cliche scene when she asked what it would be like if they kissed. *thumbs down* Other than that, Cyn was such a badass. I think she was my favorite part of the book. Kat and Jacob's romance kind of disgusted me. It reminded me too much of Gale and Katniss (whom I actually hated while reading.) I felt like Jacob was useless to the story and near the end, I definitely could of done without him. I also didn't enjoy reading from Zofia's POV. I felt so apathetic trying to push myself through them. I know she was betrothed to Alex but I don't see her importance to the plot yet. I don't know how I feel about Kat, though. I think her magic is interesting and especially her family. The story about Helen was so gripping because we never got enough information until the end. 
 This was obviously a build up to the sequel. The world building was insanely well done but the story went slow. I finished this in the span of 4 days, though. I kept coming back to it because the end of each chapter made me want more. But, the last fews days I was wondering, when will this blow my mind? I can't say I exactly felt like it did near the end, but I know i'm going to read the sequel and I actually can't wait for it. For my first Historical Fiction book, I don't regret reading it. Despite it's cons, I think it has so much potential.