There are a decent amount of twists and turns so I won't give away too much plot, but the main story follows Sebastian (the guy on the cover) as he struggles with guilt, an overbearing aunt, and being bullied at school. Review: I don't read much urban fantasy at all, but I'm glad this one caught my attention. The ending is beautifully sculpted and Exile never loses the heroic feel that makes readers fall in love with epic fantasy. Score: 8.4 / 10 - A long read that can be difficult in the beginning, but well worth finishing. Tom Stacey's writing style is reminiscent of Joe Abercrombie - stunning imagery, a large cast, and very well placed metaphors that bring the characters to life. Some of the chapter transitions, especially before the characters are firmly established, can be quite jarring. Unlike most high fantasy series, Exile (at least in the eBook version) lacks a map to help guide the reader along.

Fans of low (or urban) fantasy should be wary when picking up Exile - much of the background of not only the characters but the world itself is not revealed until very late in the novel which can make it a difficult read. Exile begins with a wonderfully heroic theme that is never lost throughout the entire novel. High atop a mountain, two young brothers stumble upon a Bloodforge and accidentally set into motion the death of their kingdom.

Alien creatures that imitate humans in near-perfect fashion undermine the kingdom of Veria and herald the onslaught wrought by the Echoes, an ancient race of humanoids bent on recapturing their homeland. Review: With a host of heroic characters set in a majestically sweeping landscape, Exile delivers the very definition of epic fantasy.

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