I got an ARC of this book from the author, as he saw me asking for books with Archery in a group.

I'm so glad I took him up on the offer, as it's *finally* the one fantasy book that really scratched my itch for bow and arrows! The archery in here was very realistic and well described, and I can't even tell you how much I enjoyed that.

Aside from my personal pet topic, I also loved the characters. The main character is a headstrong woman, who grew up hating a certain group of people. She struggles with the prejudice she grew up with, the different opinions she encounters in her training, and new information that comes to light. Her inner turmoil and development was well done, and I really enjoyed spending my time with both her, and her best friend Isla.

We get to meet more characters along the way, and I loved the classical old "fantasy quest party" feeling I got. I'm always a sucker for a good friendship and interactions that aren't just rooted in romance, and Ranger of the Titan Wilds had plenty of that for me. Along with different character types, cultures, loyalties, distrust and betrayal, it was a good balance.

The world building was utterly fascinating. I not only loved all the outdoorsy skills (give me more!), but also the magic and wonder in here. We don't just have "magic" but different sorts of creatures, myths, religions and more. The world felt big and deep, and I enjoyed learning more about it. I can't wait to explore even more in later sequels!

An intriguing plot with a mystery at the heart, well done fight scenes that kept me on the edge of my seat, along with actual high stakes kept me glued to the pages.

There's a lot of death (of humans and animals alike), so it's not for the faint of heart. But it's not a especially gruesome Grimdark tale with a lot of gore. It's just a dark, though mostly classic feeling fantasy.

This definitely won't be my last book by the author!