There were several scenes which left me in complete shock while the slow build up kept me sweating like a tea kettle waiting to scream . . . Wild twists and shocking revelations will leave you begging for the finale ? Under the Rader SFF BooksJ.T. Greathouse writes fantastically rich and complex characters . . . the prose remains both rich and elegant. The plot is masterfully executed . . . The Garden of Empire is simply an absolutely amazing piece of fantasy fiction ? Fantasy Book NerdSome lines took my breath away or sent shivers up and down my spine because of the delivery. I adored it immensely ? The Quill to LiveAn incredibly fascinating fantasy tale, with a few twists I definitely did not see coming ? The Bibliophile ChroniclesSuperb and on par with the finest moments I've read in SFF so far this year . . . I'm all-in for the final novel in this series ? Grimdark MagazineThe characters are the strongest point in this book, and J.T does a brilliant job of showcasing these characters. Honestly, it's a great sequel, and I really recommend it! ? Al Alhambra Book ReviewsA worthy read for those who like their fantasy epic. I think it is one of the best fantasy series I have read ? SFF WorldBroader in scope, seeped in electrifying magic and topped with a heart stopping finale, this is a sequel not to be missed ? The Fantasy HiveThe Garden of Empire is a great novel, it's quite the novel indeed . . . I really recommend it! ? FanFiAddictThis book is a complete package of beautiful prose, well written characters , well explained magic with good battle scenes and immersive world-building ? The Reading Notions J.T. Greathouse has been writing fantasy and science fiction since he was eleven years old. He holds a BA in history and philosophy with a minor in Asian studies as well as a Master's in Teaching from Whitworth University, and spent four months of intensive study in Chinese language and culture at Minzu University of China in Beijing. The Hand of the Sun King was his first novel. His short fiction has appeared, often as Jeremy A. TeGrotenhuis, in Beneath Ceaseless Skies, Writers of the Future 34, Deep Magic, Orson Scott Card's Intergalactic Medicine Show, and elsewhere. He currently lives in Spokane, Washington with his wife Hannah and several overflowing bookshelves.