I think I'll be quick with that, because as much as I loved this book series, thinking back on it didn't leave such a deep impression on me. However I liked it, it transported me to a new world, back to another life. I've always wanted to know the prequels to the original story, and it answered almost all of our questions. 

Veledara was an extremely brave and independent female character - and she still is in my eyes, but there are still things about her that I don't necessarily identify with, but I think that's okay. I loved Iray, by the way, but not as much as Alexander (he has my heart), actually, I don't remember much of him, but I do know that he was a great friend and protector. 

The plot, as I said, only added to, but did not take away from the original books. It was a bit more extensive and we got new details, new creatures and secrets. I'm not saying it was handled well, because no, there were parts I was bored with, but overall it wasn't bad. The pace was good, maybe a little slow, but that's why I don't deduct much. The end, I don't know - and I don't want to - where to put it, just why would you write this.