Book 1 of the Earthsea series. This is one of the classic fantasy books and a read will let you know right away why it is one book that is referred back to all the time. This story explores our hero’s journey from a young age. It explores how trying to take the easy route does not pay out. The other theme it hits on is that sometimes the fears we have are more just us and not really an external threat. Great book, looking forward to the rest of the series.