It manages to blend full on fantasy in a new, unique way, while also being a substantial read. The Gantean is one of those remarkable books that pulls off the impossible.
I'm looking forward to following this author throughout her career. If you like fantasy, this is an excellent choice. She threads the readability factor throughout so that it kept me reading long after lights were supposed to be out. Street's mastery of the genre is obvious throughout, and not only was it written well, but it's also captivating. I entered with Leila into the feelings and emotions she undergoes as she struggles to reach her goals, often closing the book, afraid to go on, but knowing that I needed to and wanted to. My imagination soared as I read about bloodlight and The Hinge, ulio blades and magestones. The magic system in the book is intricately developed and breath-takingly colorful. Leila's courage and fortitude are stretched to the max as she meets test after test head-on, surviving against all odds.
A world split into Iksraqtaq (the hardened, pure people of Gante) and the Sayantaq (those who allow emotion to guide their choices) divides the main character, Leila, as she leaves her homeland and learns to live in a different culture. The fantasy genre is known for many things but primarily for its world-building, and Street flexes her world-building muscles, lining herself up alongside other fantasy giants like Martin, Rowling, and Tolkien. The Gantean is a stellar start to a new fantasy series of which I can't wait to read more.
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