عصر سيغمار: ظل العجوز

I was hooked from the moment the surprising ally appears—it adds a fresh twist to the crusade's struggle. The only downside is the first half felt a bit slow, but the payoff is solid.

The pacing really picks up once the new ally shows up, and the way the Crusade's desperation is written makes you feel every setback. I just wish the book was a bit longer so we could spend more time with that character before the cliffhanger.

The pacing felt a bit uneven in the middle chapters, but the introduction of the surprising ally added some much-needed tension. The paperback cover art is nicely detailed, though I wish the map was printed inside.