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raven168's review
3.0
I was really looking forward to reading this book after finishing the first one so it's kind of sad how disappointed I was with it. The writing and world building were still great but, honestly, I was kind of bored with over the first two thirds of the story. I understand that all that happened during that time was important, but so little actually happened. Though one thing really did make me mad.
Rescued by Danton and Brill, Garan and Laiden lead the way to the observatory. Being chased by the inspector's men, they're not even safe once they get there as the inspector is determined to get his hands on Laiden's power. Laiden is still having a hard time dealing with her cadre but she's able to use it the one time when it was really needed with a little help from Brill. Which allows them to cut thru and use the Hiem Ways. Which also alerts Salinda to Laiden's presence and draws her to follow.
After being rescued by Nils, Salinda wakes up once her healing is done to find herself whole again. Almost manipulated by her cadre to do so, Salinda ends up forming a bond with Nils and becoming his mate. That's the part that really made me mad. I was so looking forward to her reuniting with Danton and this completely ruined it. Their days are spent pretty much going over all the records that are there and her trying to learn to read the unfamiliar writings. But being spurred on by the cadre to follow the feeling of Laiden's presence, Salinda leaves Nils while he is healing and makes her way to the observatory.
Reunited at last, it is bitter sweet. Salinda is surprised that there is another cadre in the world but anxious to help Laiden cope with it. And during their training, Thurdon bestows another gift. This one at least will probably be quite useful in the future. While Salinda works with Laiden, Danton and Brill are helping the people of the observatory prepare for the battle that fast approaches. The inspector himself even shows up to command it and it becomes a bloody affair. The ending was an interesting twist that came to me shortly before it actually happened and leaves so much up in the air.
While I am quite curious to find out more about the link between the humans and the dragons that was in the background during most of the story but burst to the front at the end, I am NOT eager to read more about Salinda and Nils being together. So basically, I don't know how excited I am to read the next right now...
Copy provided by publisher via Netgalley.
Rescued by Danton and Brill, Garan and Laiden lead the way to the observatory. Being chased by the inspector's men, they're not even safe once they get there as the inspector is determined to get his hands on Laiden's power. Laiden is still having a hard time dealing with her cadre but she's able to use it the one time when it was really needed with a little help from Brill. Which allows them to cut thru and use the Hiem Ways. Which also alerts Salinda to Laiden's presence and draws her to follow.
After being rescued by Nils, Salinda wakes up once her healing is done to find herself whole again. Almost manipulated by her cadre to do so, Salinda ends up forming a bond with Nils and becoming his mate. That's the part that really made me mad
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So much so that I found myself hoping he would die when he was ill before he could get healed. And when that failed, I was hoping the battle would take him out. I.Do.Not.Like.Him.Reunited at last, it is bitter sweet. Salinda is surprised that there is another cadre in the world but anxious to help Laiden cope with it. And during their training, Thurdon bestows another gift. This one at least will probably be quite useful in the future. While Salinda works with Laiden, Danton and Brill are helping the people of the observatory prepare for the battle that fast approaches. The inspector himself even shows up to command it and it becomes a bloody affair. The ending was an interesting twist that came to me shortly before it actually happened and leaves so much up in the air.
While I am quite curious to find out more about the link between the humans and the dragons that was in the background during most of the story but burst to the front at the end, I am NOT eager to read more about Salinda and Nils being together. So basically, I don't know how excited I am to read the next right now...
Copy provided by publisher via Netgalley.
ajspedding's review
3.0
This is a 3.5 star rating. While I enjoyed this instalment (which is left open for another book), and the development and growth of almost all the character, and tied up a lot of threads from book one -- I didn't get the 'big bang' I was hoping for. Overall, it's a great read. Full review to come.
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