It is the story of the search and training of five young people prophesied to be the saviors of the world, in a conflict between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When the five Chosen are found in different parts of the realm, their discovery not only produces changes within each of the children themselves, as they find their magic, but it also spurs changes within all the kingdoms. Going to war at any time and in any age will naturally produce change, but the Chosen's presence and those of their teachers and caretakers also dramatically change the lives of everyone they meet. Street urchins are rescued and adopted, giants are given an important mission to do, and inhabitants of Haven's Hold, where the Barrand Guards and the Sect are training the Chosen, are forced to look at long-held protocols.

The Chosen also must develop their new abilities and train to combat Condragon, the embodiment of evil in the land, and his minions. The Chosen must learn discipline and how to respect their teachers and caregivers as they become part of a new family. They also must find talismans to help them defeat Condragon.

I enjoyed reading The Chosen of Azar. It was full of adventure and the trials of youth. I also got a feel for the world Kluz created. The characters were interesting and believable, and the beasts and demons were challenging.

I did find a lot of the book seemed rushed, as if the author had a lot to say but was in a hurry to get it all down without fleshing out some of it. I also had trouble when new characters (especially, beasts and demons) were introduced. Kluz would have them pop up and then the beast's name was used as if we already knew it, instead of introducing the beast with description and then saying that it was a Churl or other type of creature or having someone else call it by name. I found this style made the reading bumpy and not as smooth as it could be.

I do, however, look forward to future books in this series.