Overall rating and opinion of "The Great Migration: Book One of the S'orne Saga" by Steve Ramirez

[Centrine Nelima]

The s'orne are mysterious beings responsible for spreading a deadly fever that turns humans into deranged creatures. The story unfolds in a fantastical realm rich with diverse cultures, religions, and languages, drawing inspiration from real-world history and mythology. Blending elements of action, adventure, romance, mystery, and social commentary, the narrative delves into themes like courage, loyalty, faith, and identity.

[Ouko Okach]

The worldbuilding is great. There's some exposition but it's included in ways that make it part of the story such as a tutor's lesson to a princess and some other students, so the pace doesn't slow down too much. I'm not a fan of low-tech civilizations and in this novel the initial impression is of a fantasy story. That flavor is compensated by the discovery of the truth about the s'orne making this novel science fiction with a fantasy flavor.

[Sharon Mwendwa_]

"The Great Migration: Book One of the S'orne Saga" by Steve Ramirez is an exceptionally well-crafted and immersive fantasy novel. The richly imagined world, complex characters, and gripping storytelling offers a captivating reading experience for fans of the genre. The blend of action and introspection, along with the exploration of philosophical themes, adds depth to the narrative, making it more than just a typical adventure story. Overall, I would give "The Great Migration" a high rating and would recommend it to anyone looking for an engrossing fantasy epic.

[sanjeev1]

This is just the beginning of a bigger story, so I can't fully judge it yet. It might be too early for me to recommend it.

The world-building is impressive. There's some explaining, but it's cleverly woven into the story, like a teacher explaining things to a princess and other students, so it doesn't slow down too much. Initially, the story feels like a fantasy, which I'm not a big fan of, especially when it involves low-tech civilizations. However, the truth about the s'orne revealed later in the novel turns it into more of a science fiction story with a hint of fantasy.

The subplot with Bellona is interesting. It shows how wrong assumptions can be. She was taught to believe that the s'orne were monsters, so it's hard for her to change her mind when she learns the truth. This reflects how people can be taught to see others from different nations, religions, or races as bad or inferior, which has led to many tragedies in history.