Malice / by John Gwynne.

Fantasy fiction. With one foot in Celtic myth and the other loosely straddling the imagined beginning of the Roman empire, this is a captivating traditional fantasy. Set on a continent called the Banished Lands, populated by men and giants, dark forests, dreadwolves and draigs; this debut follows the story of Corban, a young man who just wants to become a warrior, but whose path will lead him to so much more. Populated with original and engaging characters, set in a primal, feral world, soon to become the battleground of angels and demons, this is a tale of love, betrayal, truth and courage. A coming-of-age tale filled with mystery, Machiavellian politics and adventure.