This book continues from the last with our heroes heading in separate directions to achieve their goals. I found this story very family/clan centric, with those values being above all others at times. There are decisions to be made which will affect all of the kingdoms which now fall on the shoulders of our heroes.
As always the world building was brilliant along with the character development. I was really looking forward to reading more about Alijah and Malliath’s story which didn’t disappoint however briefly their tale was mentioned. I would have liked to read more about them in the book as they are a joy to read.
Sadly I felt this book seemed to drag on in some places, never quite getting to the point. I was a bit frustrated at the slowness of the story’s progress and admittedly skimmed a few chapters where I felt not much was happening. At about 70% the real action began. I suppose I felt that what came before was a lot of planning and build up for the ending.
A good read with lots of planning, decision making and action (which seems to be squashed in at the end), wonderful characters and enough fighting, revelations and magic to amuse. I’m still looking forward to the next book as the ending left me with lots of questions as to where the story will go.. ;)