Without knowing the legend(s) the book is based on, I can't tell where the legend stops and the authors imagination begins. I felt like plot points moved too fast. Every goal kept being replaced by a new one as the MMC learned more. Still, even when I can objectivly see this as flaws, I can't say it impacted my enjoyment. The story itself kind of reads like I'm being retold an unwritten legend, with haziness and dream-like detailing. All in all, this is a very fullfilling read. It left me feeling content and hopeful. I would whole-heartedly recommend this book to anyone.