Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel KayMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Under Heaven is historical fantasy. But not too fantastical; there’s just a touch of it to make the story interesting and, well, believable. There’s drama, mystery, romance, war, peace, intrigue and imperial inner games, all told through the unusual life of a guy who was meant to be, by all counts, very usual: a second son of an army general.
There’s a fantastic gift of precious horses, rare and extremely coveted throughout the empire, which is bestowed upon Tai, the main character. The gift for which his life is in danger, and at the same time more valuable than most other in the empire.
As Tai travels to the capital, escaping assassins sent to kill him and gathering friends along the way, we learn about the politics, the games and the times of the empire from long ago. The characters are captivating, the storytelling superb, the story so packed with twists and turns that you can’t put it down. Extremely enjoyable, fast paced read.
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