V. Lakshman

What a book... Started out slow, with the book establishing the life of the Adepts, which are kind of like monks. Very disciplined way of life. They are hunted by the royals for their powers, and are in hiding. Each year, less and less initiates make their way to the Isle as they are in fear of being killed or killed.

Then one of the Gates to the Aeris plane opens again, there was once a huge war between man and Aeris Lords, and it looks like it will happen again. Their only hope is a young man named Arek, who had the power to absorb magic instead of use it. He is supposed to travel to the gate to disrupt it and close it. But Arek isn't what he seems. Is he actually good, or a force bred for evil?

There are battle scenes, dragons, some humor, and is well written. A solid 4 stars. Will be buying book 2.… (meer)