This had a classic fantasy novel feel while still having enough twists to be different! I think I'd only recommend this if you like the Dragon Age series though, bc the first part of the book drags. This is the second time I actually attempted to read it. But once you meet all the main characters things get going. There's blood, battle, an evil king to defeat, extremely good Dwarves....it's good fun for the most part! The ending was a little disappointing bc you miss the final confrontation and instead get to hear about it in an epilogue that a side character tells to

Maric and Rowan's son.

I was a Loghain hater when I played Origins originally but now I understand where he's coming from a little better.