“Ward has created a novel with such intention and craftsmanship that it brings back that feeling of excitement fantasy readers felt when discovering masters like J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.”
—Shelf Awareness
“Expertly interspersing vivid action sequences with quiet, introspective stretches, Ward guides readers and characters alike through this winding, well-crafted saga. The result is an impressive series opener.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Packed with big battles, shadowy intrigue, and a large cast of characters, Legacy of Ash is an absorbing debut.”
—James Islington
“Epic fantasy as it should be: big, bold, and very addictive.”
—Starburst magazine
“As intricate as a precision-engineered watch; as surprising as a precision-engineered watch with a concealed face-stabbing mechanism.”
—Gareth Hanrahan
“An incredibly impressive piece of fantasy fiction.”
—Fantasy Inn
“This is the first epic fantasy book I’ve enjoyed getting immersed in for ages.… A great fat romp in a brilliantly realised setting.… I have lost sleep, forgotten food… and made this the thing I pick up every moment I can get.”
—SFFWorld
“A hugely entertaining debut.”
—John Gwynne
“A perfect blend of Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire and Bernard Corn-well’s The Last Kingdom.”
—FanFiAddict