User blog:Drgyen/The Gathering Storm book review

When I first read the book, I'm very mixed on how it was told. The capturing of human beings at the mining pit seems redundant given that spires are being used to infect. The love story thing between Hale and Aklin seems b-rated. And importantly the characterization of some of the characters, specifically Hale and Blake, which detached from what known in the games.

Give some of your words on what you think about the book.