The main character in the novel, Blaze, has the ability to sense magic and as such is "Aware".

This makes her useful to the lesser of the island nations and the novel follows her story as she searches for a mysterious slave woman and fights an evil that threatens all of the island nations.

Blaze Halfbreed Flame Windrider Ruarth Windrider Tor Ryder Sarah Palmer, writing in Fantasy Book Review, found a lot to like with the novel: "The Isles of Glory trilogy, Glenda Larke's debut series, is timeless.

Larke pens a captivating story in an intricately detailed and unique world and cultural landscape.

Larke's delightfully unique style allows the reader to get a real sense of the characters many facets.