Erin who?

So, I've finished Masada and The Weapon Shops of Isher, books 6 and 7, respectively of the year. I am now moving on to Dream-Carver (2007), the first novel by Erin van Hiel. The dedication says it's based on a roleplaying game - one with animal people in it.

I can't see something like that appealing to me at all, but I suppose I'll give it a chance.