Fans of mythical epic fantasy, The Son of the Deathless is for you. Kotar's prose immerses you in the story, bringing this world vividly to life. It's clear Kotar's thought through the worldbuilding of Vasyllia and the myths and culture that have sprung up. The story does not get bogged down in details or overly lush prose, but remains readable while still addressing broader themes such as the struggle against temptation and evil, the tragic realities of occupation and war, and more.

In The Son of the Deathless, we follow Andry, a child born in an idyllic land on an auspicious day. He is a strange child and we see him navigate life amongst many who do not quite understand him. But perhaps the land of Dunai needs just such a one as Andry to face what is coming.

My only minor caveats were that
- it's challenging having a young chosen one and navigating the discrepancy between knowledge, wisdom, and young age
- some of the internal dialogue was a little exposition heavy and realization heavy

Neither of those things hindered my enjoyment. While this is connected to Kotar's Raven Son cycle, it is not necessary to have read those first, and if you end up liking this novella, I definitely recommend you try out The Song of the Sirin.

 If you are a fan of mythology, epic fantasy, slavic-inspired stories, chosen ones, nature magic, or dystopian-style corruption of society, I recommend you check out The Son of the Deathless. 

Thanks to Nicholas Kotar and Waystone Press for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.