War Breaker

This is a book that many people in my generation will appreciate.  The book keeps you hooked from chapter to chapter, with a well developed world and characters.  The story has twists and turns that keep interest.
Since War Breaker is a fantasy novel, I expected it to be magical with talking animals and some wimpy love story.  This is not the case, there are gods, kingdoms at war and mercenaries.  This is a gritty version of a fanatsy novel.  It is obvious that this book is meant for college level students.  Anyone younger wouldn't understand certain context or meanings.  For example, war between the two kingdoms and how the king sends his younger daughter to marry the king of the other kingdom.  Although she is sent to the God King against her will, she gets to know him.  God King is an interesting character.  He isnt able to talk with his mouth, the power to rule over an entire kingdom but no one ever hears the voice that gives them orders.  Things like that can lead to a lonely and depressing life. The God King had his tongue removed to prevent him using his breath.  The breath power in the book is interesting but a little corny.  The breath is a diferent color and is based on power to ressurect things or make inadement objects come to life.  Despite not being able to talk, he reveals himself as a shy and kind.
This definitely a book I will read again, it is one of those books that sucks the reader into its world and its the right kind of adventure for me.  It is a book I would recommend to anyone.