I enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. I have no experience of the game upon which this is based, so went in blind and came out with a healthy appreciation for what Reynolds did here.

Ruination can be seen as a prequel that catalyzed events within the video game and I enjoyed the unfurling events as such. With a good pace and stroy that moves, we move through political machinations, familial and intimate relationships, magic, resentments, and a dark quest for power and revenge. I enjoyed the interactions of the characters and the way in which the world came together. It was easy to follow and satisfying at its end.