The Strength of the Few by James Islington
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What originally seems to be a unique choice in narration, our MC lives three alternate lives, and we, with him. I honestly thought it might be somewhat disorienting, but instead, I found myself loving every second of it. Growing, finding new friends, abilities, plumbing his own depths, while just barely touching parts of his other selves.

Fascinating. Hell, I'd say it'd make great science fiction, too, but it's still prime fantasy. IMHO.

Islington rocks. No two ways about it.

And while I do miss the scholomancy aspects of the first book, this one is all about growth. And hard decisions. And really nasty ones, those.

I love great worldbuilding, and we've got THREE here. Oh, the riches for us readers. :)



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