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amber04's review
5.0
Loved this story. Trisha always knows how to write amazing strong characters and slips in just enough chemistry to curl your toes. This is a must read.
thevalkyriereader's review
4.0
It was so cool and so different that I was like, "Where has this been?!"
haley_j_casey's review
3.0
3.5, maybe slightly more.
This is one of the better Kindle books I've read. Sure, it could have used some more editing, but it was well-paced, interesting, and pretty original as far as the world goes.
Kaliope was mostly very strong and believable. But she also had a fit of stubbornness anytime someone (Caben) tried to help her, and it did get a bit tiring that she always saw the offer of help to mean she was viewed as incapable or weak. I like stubborn characters, but she was so consistently determined to be stubborn for stubborn's sake that I found it hard to feel for her sometimes.
Caben was my favorite character. I found him a acceptable mix of humor and compassion and strength, far more willing than Kaliope to let go of his stubbornness when the time called for it.
I also liked the contrasts between the matriarchal and patriarchal societies in which Kaliope and Caben respectively lived. I'm seeing a lot of reviews that think Cavan is just full of reverse sexism, but I didn't see it that way. Yes, it had some flaws in the system, in treating men as a little too weak rather than equals, but come on, it was nowhere near as bad as the actual patriarchy we live in. They didn't treat men as worthless, just less, and I found it realistic for the society to have that flaw. So Kaliope and Caben discovering those flaws, that men and women are different but equals... The growth worked for me.
But the world still felt, overall, unfinished. I wanted much richer details about the systems, about the alliances between kingdoms, and about the religions. I was given just enough information to let me know what was happening and to keep me in the loop, but no more. So it was hard to place myself in Cavan or in the Otherworlders' underground kingdom, because I just couldn't picture them as a whole. And I need way more info about those goddesses!
Also, I agree with other readers than the romance started slow and interesting, but then turned immediately to instalove. Kaliope has never felt anything for any man, but she suddenly completely and utterly loves Caben? I loved him too, but for her, it felt like a relationship of convenience. It's the first guy she's ever spent time with, but he's perfect for her? And she's totally willing to jump into a relationship while they're essentially trapped in a gladiator ring? Hmm.
Finally, the plot was interesting, but the middle is a bit slow. Lots of exciting action and fight sequences, and good information gathered, but I think the fights make it seem like more is happening that is actually being accomplished. Otherwise, I was pleased with the pacing, especially toward the end.
Finally, what annoyed me most was the way they kept excusing the abuse Kaliope's dad inflicted on her and her mother. Like, it is CLEAR that he was abusive—he literally shot his daughter up with lethal mercury just to save himself from the law—and that the reason Kaliope attacked him so long ago is because he was beating her mother, but then Kaliope feels so bad and so guilty for the entire book for using her mercury powers to drive him mad to stop him. HE WAS ABUSING YOUR MOTHER, I DON'T CARE HOW VIOLENTLY YOU STOPPED THAT FROM HAPPENING. It was treated like it was shameful, when it should have been a good thing that she fought back.
That sounds like a lot of criticisms, but I really did enjoy my times reading this. I liked Kaliope's determination and strength, and the way she and Caben let their walls down. I loved the unsteady alliances, and the desperation to stay alive and keep everyone safe. I extra loved the way they stayed allied at the end as Kaliope rebuilds the Nactue with these unusual people. I thought the action was written wonderfully and didn't shy from violence. And I'm looking forward to learning more about the goddesses in the sequel and finding out how everything comes together!
This is one of the better Kindle books I've read. Sure, it could have used some more editing, but it was well-paced, interesting, and pretty original as far as the world goes.
Kaliope was mostly very strong and believable. But she also had a fit of stubbornness anytime someone (Caben) tried to help her, and it did get a bit tiring that she always saw the offer of help to mean she was viewed as incapable or weak. I like stubborn characters, but she was so consistently determined to be stubborn for stubborn's sake that I found it hard to feel for her sometimes.
Caben was my favorite character. I found him a acceptable mix of humor and compassion and strength, far more willing than Kaliope to let go of his stubbornness when the time called for it.
I also liked the contrasts between the matriarchal and patriarchal societies in which Kaliope and Caben respectively lived. I'm seeing a lot of reviews that think Cavan is just full of reverse sexism, but I didn't see it that way. Yes, it had some flaws in the system, in treating men as a little too weak rather than equals, but come on, it was nowhere near as bad as the actual patriarchy we live in. They didn't treat men as worthless, just less, and I found it realistic for the society to have that flaw. So Kaliope and Caben discovering those flaws, that men and women are different but equals... The growth worked for me.
But the world still felt, overall, unfinished. I wanted much richer details about the systems, about the alliances between kingdoms, and about the religions. I was given just enough information to let me know what was happening and to keep me in the loop, but no more. So it was hard to place myself in Cavan or in the Otherworlders' underground kingdom, because I just couldn't picture them as a whole. And I need way more info about those goddesses!
Also, I agree with other readers than the romance started slow and interesting, but then turned immediately to instalove. Kaliope has never felt anything for any man, but she suddenly completely and utterly loves Caben? I loved him too, but for her, it felt like a relationship of convenience. It's the first guy she's ever spent time with, but he's perfect for her? And she's totally willing to jump into a relationship while they're essentially trapped in a gladiator ring? Hmm.
Finally, the plot was interesting, but the middle is a bit slow. Lots of exciting action and fight sequences, and good information gathered, but I think the fights make it seem like more is happening that is actually being accomplished. Otherwise, I was pleased with the pacing, especially toward the end.
Finally, what annoyed me most was the way they kept excusing the abuse Kaliope's dad inflicted on her and her mother. Like, it is CLEAR that he was abusive—he literally shot his daughter up with lethal mercury just to save himself from the law—and that the reason Kaliope attacked him so long ago is because he was beating her mother, but then Kaliope feels so bad and so guilty for the entire book for using her mercury powers to drive him mad to stop him. HE WAS ABUSING YOUR MOTHER, I DON'T CARE HOW VIOLENTLY YOU STOPPED THAT FROM HAPPENING. It was treated like it was shameful, when it should have been a good thing that she fought back.
That sounds like a lot of criticisms, but I really did enjoy my times reading this. I liked Kaliope's determination and strength, and the way she and Caben let their walls down. I loved the unsteady alliances, and the desperation to stay alive and keep everyone safe. I extra loved the way they stayed allied at the end as Kaliope rebuilds the Nactue with these unusual people. I thought the action was written wonderfully and didn't shy from violence. And I'm looking forward to learning more about the goddesses in the sequel and finding out how everything comes together!
melodicfate's review
5.0
*I'd like to thank the author for giving me an early copy of this book, in exchange for my honest review.*
There's so much to say about this book. From the mythology, to the plot, to the characters, it was all incredible. I love Trisha Wolfe's imagination so much. The fact that she was able to create her own fantasy world is amazing, but she went a step further. She invented a completely original mythology, and I think that that's just incredible. Not only was it unique, but it was also a huge part of this story. It wasn't just details to expand the world, it's the basis of this series, and that's just ridiculously awesome.
The characters in this story were very complex. Kal was very guilty about things she had done in the past, so she thought that she had to save everyone. Usually, I'd find that very annoying in a main character, but it wasn't in this case. I found it completely understandable, and I actually loved her for it. Also, she had some misconceptions about men, since she came from a queendom where women were highly respected. I loved watching those beliefs be changed over the course of this story.
Caben was great. When he was introduced into the story, I wasn't sure what to think of him at first. I appreciated the fact that he wanted to get back to his kingdom, and I found that really honorable. However, there was so much more to him than his honor. He was very kind and thoughtful. I loved how amazing he was for Kal. He made her see that men weren't always like she thought, and she started to change some of her ways of thinking because of him. He also started changing some of his views on women, and I loved that they helped each other for the better. Also, he made Kal start to appreciate the need for humor, and I was so happy when she started making funny comments, or going along with his jokes. Caben's backstory was really interesting too, and I loved learning about him. He was a very sympathetic and interesting character, and he was great for Kal.
Then, there's the plot of this book. It was so interesting, and it made me fly through this book in one sitting. It started out a book about war and Kal protecting her Empress. Then, it changed and became something totally different. It turned into a wonderfully intense story with a competition to the death, and a great story about acceptance and love. Then, it completely changed once we learned the reason behind the fighting competition, and the author's great mythology became the central piece to this whole series. I absolutely loved it.
Therefore, I most definitely loved this book. From the fantastic world, original mythology, and great characters, I thought it was all fabulous. There were also some wonderful messages hidden in this book about men and women and equality and respect between them, as well as accepting yourself for who you are. The story was never dull, and I couldn't put it down. I'm definitely a fan of this author, and the next book in this series can't come fast enough, as far as I'm concerned.
There's so much to say about this book. From the mythology, to the plot, to the characters, it was all incredible. I love Trisha Wolfe's imagination so much. The fact that she was able to create her own fantasy world is amazing, but she went a step further. She invented a completely original mythology, and I think that that's just incredible. Not only was it unique, but it was also a huge part of this story. It wasn't just details to expand the world, it's the basis of this series, and that's just ridiculously awesome.
The characters in this story were very complex. Kal was very guilty about things she had done in the past, so she thought that she had to save everyone. Usually, I'd find that very annoying in a main character, but it wasn't in this case. I found it completely understandable, and I actually loved her for it. Also, she had some misconceptions about men, since she came from a queendom where women were highly respected. I loved watching those beliefs be changed over the course of this story.
Caben was great. When he was introduced into the story, I wasn't sure what to think of him at first. I appreciated the fact that he wanted to get back to his kingdom, and I found that really honorable. However, there was so much more to him than his honor. He was very kind and thoughtful. I loved how amazing he was for Kal. He made her see that men weren't always like she thought, and she started to change some of her ways of thinking because of him. He also started changing some of his views on women, and I loved that they helped each other for the better. Also, he made Kal start to appreciate the need for humor, and I was so happy when she started making funny comments, or going along with his jokes. Caben's backstory was really interesting too, and I loved learning about him. He was a very sympathetic and interesting character, and he was great for Kal.
Then, there's the plot of this book. It was so interesting, and it made me fly through this book in one sitting. It started out a book about war and Kal protecting her Empress. Then, it changed and became something totally different. It turned into a wonderfully intense story with a competition to the death, and a great story about acceptance and love. Then, it completely changed once we learned the reason behind the fighting competition, and the author's great mythology became the central piece to this whole series. I absolutely loved it.
Therefore, I most definitely loved this book. From the fantastic world, original mythology, and great characters, I thought it was all fabulous. There were also some wonderful messages hidden in this book about men and women and equality and respect between them, as well as accepting yourself for who you are. The story was never dull, and I couldn't put it down. I'm definitely a fan of this author, and the next book in this series can't come fast enough, as far as I'm concerned.
thejay2xa's review
I had a hard time connecting with the characters and the story.
Full review and ratings to come.
Full review and ratings to come.
kylek's review
4.0
3.75 Stars :P
This book came soo close to 5 stars, but botched it at the end. Not that I didn't like the actual ending or anything, I thought it was pretty awesome till we come to that one scene.
At first I had a hard time coming to terms with the new world of Cavan, mostly cause in my mind fantasy means old school living with magic or some such, but in this case it's advanced science and goddesses. So every time they would mention holograms and transmitters and Cury-crafts I'd be thrown off. I'm still not sure how that all ends up working, but it is a fantasy world so I just need to wrap my mind around the whole thing.
Science progress aside, I really did enjoy this new world. The 3 main realms with their respective rulers and goddesses and beliefs. We find out that all their special gadgets are powered by Mercury, because it's the purest element. I don't know the technical why's but I would liked learning some more in regards to that aspect. Not sure if anyone else would though xD. I very much enjoyed how in the realm of Cavan the heads of family are actually the women and the men are the ones who cater to them. Thought it was great, specially their scientific reasoning for this.
All the characters that we are introduced to are fleshed out nicely. I liked Caben's instinctive reaction to always try to lighten the mood, specially in such a dire situation. Kaliope came across at times as a little too serious, which is why Caben's humor really was needed to balance her out. Also, as much as she kept bashing Caben about demeaning women, she kept demeaning his beliefs without even trying to understand them either. But there was character growth and they both do learn to about each other's beliefs.
The pacing of this book was perfect, there was always something going on, whether that was in terms of action, romance or plot development, there was never a dull moment. In the beginning we are introduced to the world and a little of their politics and the brewing war but once they got down to the Otherworld realm, that's when the crap hit the fan. Caben and Kaliope are both taken as fighters in the Cages and they have to fight to the death against their opponent.
While some might think the whole cage fighting thing and all against each other is being over done, it really works in this case. The killing isn't just for the hell of it, nor does it have a flimsy excuse. It serves a big purpose and that's one of the many things that they have to find out while stile managing to come on top. During their time down there, they are all scouting, plotting, forming alliances and finding out information to get them and everyone else out. While I was able to figure out the main reason behind the dark priests scheming it still didn't detract from my enjoyment of this novel.
As I mentioned at the start of this review, there was one scene that kinda killed it for me towards the end. I just don't understand why it had to happen that way. The whole issue could have been resolved so easily by doing one simple action and yet it didn't. I understand that it hadn't happened like that then there would have been no need for more books, but if that was the case then it should been done differently, cause it was all just really flimsy.
This book came soo close to 5 stars, but botched it at the end. Not that I didn't like the actual ending or anything, I thought it was pretty awesome till we come to that one scene.
At first I had a hard time coming to terms with the new world of Cavan, mostly cause in my mind fantasy means old school living with magic or some such, but in this case it's advanced science and goddesses. So every time they would mention holograms and transmitters and Cury-crafts I'd be thrown off. I'm still not sure how that all ends up working, but it is a fantasy world so I just need to wrap my mind around the whole thing.
Science progress aside, I really did enjoy this new world. The 3 main realms with their respective rulers and goddesses and beliefs. We find out that all their special gadgets are powered by Mercury, because it's the purest element. I don't know the technical why's but I would liked learning some more in regards to that aspect. Not sure if anyone else would though xD. I very much enjoyed how in the realm of Cavan the heads of family are actually the women and the men are the ones who cater to them. Thought it was great, specially their scientific reasoning for this.
All the characters that we are introduced to are fleshed out nicely. I liked Caben's instinctive reaction to always try to lighten the mood, specially in such a dire situation. Kaliope came across at times as a little too serious, which is why Caben's humor really was needed to balance her out. Also, as much as she kept bashing Caben about demeaning women, she kept demeaning his beliefs without even trying to understand them either. But there was character growth and they both do learn to about each other's beliefs.
The pacing of this book was perfect, there was always something going on, whether that was in terms of action, romance or plot development, there was never a dull moment. In the beginning we are introduced to the world and a little of their politics and the brewing war but once they got down to the Otherworld realm, that's when the crap hit the fan. Caben and Kaliope are both taken as fighters in the Cages and they have to fight to the death against their opponent.
While some might think the whole cage fighting thing and all against each other is being over done, it really works in this case. The killing isn't just for the hell of it, nor does it have a flimsy excuse. It serves a big purpose and that's one of the many things that they have to find out while stile managing to come on top. During their time down there, they are all scouting, plotting, forming alliances and finding out information to get them and everyone else out. While I was able to figure out the main reason behind the dark priests scheming it still didn't detract from my enjoyment of this novel.
As I mentioned at the start of this review, there was one scene that kinda killed it for me towards the end. I just don't understand why it had to happen that way. The whole issue could have been resolved so easily by doing one simple action and yet it didn't. I understand that it hadn't happened like that then there would have been no need for more books, but if that was the case then it should been done differently, cause it was all just really flimsy.
folklaureate's review
4.0
Steamy romance. Adept action. Trisha Wolfe has brought light to the New Adult genre in my eyes. Of Silver and Beasts blew me out of the water. Yet again, I fail to fine myself disinterested or disappointed in the works that Trisha presents me. Her novels are pure art, and her diction and worldbuilding will sweep anyone away by the pictures painted with her descriptions. Truly marvelous job with the beginning of this series.
Kaliope has struggled with keeping a deadly secret that flows through her veins: Mercury. A precious element that is greatly guarded by Cavan, the queendom of which she lives and fights to protect. After being graced with the title of head of the Nacture Guard, Kaliope is set with a task to protect the last living heir of the Perinya, Prince Caben. Cavan is seized by the creatures of the Otherworld, stealing a sacred relic that holds the life force of the queendom, as well as enslaving Kaliope and Caben to fight for their lives in an underground caged arena. It is up to Kaliope to keep the ones she loves safe and return Cavan to it's original glory right before the Otherworld shook it from the pedestal of which it sat.
Kaliope is the epitome of bravery and heroines with a strong backbone. She never runs from a fight and values the bond of a vow no matter what. As a Nacture Guard and a protector, Kaliope hits the mark. I was astounded at the depth of character development found in this heroine. Though brash with her emotions and tends to get aggravated fairly easily by the ideal of men because of the female-dominated society that she has grown up in and also the horrible encounters with her father back when she was younger, Kaliope does grow from her time spent with Prince Caben. The two feed off each other, stubbornness and all. The interactions between the two really tested their abilities for a relationship and for the bonds of love to naturally occur. I was happy to notice that there were no love triangles in the making of this novel, and I appreciated the homosexual relationship between Willa and Lilly. It really brings in a nice breath of fresh air and some diversity throughout.
Some parts of the novel when Kaliope and Caben were fighting over their lands views of male and female roles in society I felt as if I was getting a feminism lecture. I clearly understood the ideas and the reasoning behind it (Cavan is a matriarchal society; Perinya is patriarchal), but I could see some of the wisps of subliminal messaging being woven in through the scenes. Not that I'm not a fan of women fighting for what they believe, doing what they want to do (I am a girl after all pursuing my dreams), I just didn't think I needed a lecture going on in the middle of this great story.
I will always have to say this about Trisha's writing: her worldbuilding is phenomenal. Never could I bat an eyelash without catching a glimpse of these realms that Of Silver and Beasts set forth for me. I especially loved the natural beauty described and the bathing scene in the pool with Kaliope and Caben was too beautiful for words. Definitely scroll below to catch a sneak peek of that very scene taking place through the POV of the Prince of Perinya himself, that is not a scene you want to miss anytime soon my dear readers. (On my blog)
Final Summation: I'm glad to have partaken in this blog tour. Not only had Trisha Wolfe blown me out of the water with another one of her astounding novels, but I just have to put her down as one of my favorite authors. I just have to. Her writing is just too fabulous, and OF SILVER AND BEASTS caught me from the very first page with the introduction of Kaliope. Her strength just permeated through the pages. I highly anticipated the sequel to this wonderful new addition to the New Adult subgenre, and recommend this book to anyone who loves steamy romance scenes and so much action that you don't know what to do with yourself. It's a well-blended combination.
Kaliope has struggled with keeping a deadly secret that flows through her veins: Mercury. A precious element that is greatly guarded by Cavan, the queendom of which she lives and fights to protect. After being graced with the title of head of the Nacture Guard, Kaliope is set with a task to protect the last living heir of the Perinya, Prince Caben. Cavan is seized by the creatures of the Otherworld, stealing a sacred relic that holds the life force of the queendom, as well as enslaving Kaliope and Caben to fight for their lives in an underground caged arena. It is up to Kaliope to keep the ones she loves safe and return Cavan to it's original glory right before the Otherworld shook it from the pedestal of which it sat.
Kaliope is the epitome of bravery and heroines with a strong backbone. She never runs from a fight and values the bond of a vow no matter what. As a Nacture Guard and a protector, Kaliope hits the mark. I was astounded at the depth of character development found in this heroine. Though brash with her emotions and tends to get aggravated fairly easily by the ideal of men because of the female-dominated society that she has grown up in and also the horrible encounters with her father back when she was younger, Kaliope does grow from her time spent with Prince Caben. The two feed off each other, stubbornness and all. The interactions between the two really tested their abilities for a relationship and for the bonds of love to naturally occur. I was happy to notice that there were no love triangles in the making of this novel, and I appreciated the homosexual relationship between Willa and Lilly. It really brings in a nice breath of fresh air and some diversity throughout.
Some parts of the novel when Kaliope and Caben were fighting over their lands views of male and female roles in society I felt as if I was getting a feminism lecture. I clearly understood the ideas and the reasoning behind it (Cavan is a matriarchal society; Perinya is patriarchal), but I could see some of the wisps of subliminal messaging being woven in through the scenes. Not that I'm not a fan of women fighting for what they believe, doing what they want to do (I am a girl after all pursuing my dreams), I just didn't think I needed a lecture going on in the middle of this great story.
I will always have to say this about Trisha's writing: her worldbuilding is phenomenal. Never could I bat an eyelash without catching a glimpse of these realms that Of Silver and Beasts set forth for me. I especially loved the natural beauty described and the bathing scene in the pool with Kaliope and Caben was too beautiful for words. Definitely scroll below to catch a sneak peek of that very scene taking place through the POV of the Prince of Perinya himself, that is not a scene you want to miss anytime soon my dear readers. (On my blog)
Final Summation: I'm glad to have partaken in this blog tour. Not only had Trisha Wolfe blown me out of the water with another one of her astounding novels, but I just have to put her down as one of my favorite authors. I just have to. Her writing is just too fabulous, and OF SILVER AND BEASTS caught me from the very first page with the introduction of Kaliope. Her strength just permeated through the pages. I highly anticipated the sequel to this wonderful new addition to the New Adult subgenre, and recommend this book to anyone who loves steamy romance scenes and so much action that you don't know what to do with yourself. It's a well-blended combination.
katrinamarie's review
4.0
3.5
OSAB started off a little slow, but it quickly picked up around the half way point. I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Trisha Wolfe has a wonderful ability to weave words and leave you wanting more.
Kal is our main character. She's stubborn, loyal, and takes her duty as head of the Nactue seriously. She really frustrates me because she seems cold, and uncaring. She doesn't let herself loosen up until close to the end, and even then it's not much. She's a hard character to connect with. She's very much "my way or the highway" and is close-minded when it comes to the role of males. It's almost opposite of the "women should be in the kitchen" train of thought from the 50's. Besides those downfalls, Kaliope is strong. She knows when to fight her battles, and which ones are worth fighting. She loves her mother, friends and empress with everything she has. That's an admirable quality. Caben is my favorite character. He tries to keep things light when all hell is breaking loose. he has a lot of pride, and Kal mistakes this for arrogance a lot of the time. He's able to push Kal to think in a different way than she's been taught. He had me giggling and smiling throughout the book. Both characters have had a rough childhood, but it also says a lot about who they are as adults. Bax may also be another close fave. I won't say who he is exactly as to avoid spoilers, but there's so much more to him. He proves that not all people are alike.
It took me a bit to get used to the world. They travel by horse most of the time, but they also have futuristic devices. At first it confused me, but Wolfe made it work. I found myself wanting to learn more about Cavan, and the other lands. The real action begins when Kal and Caben are thrown into the Otherworld. There is mass chaos, and fighting for survival. It sucks to have to kill when you've sworn to protect, but you have to do what you have to do. Kal and Caben do what they must in order to try to get out of the Otherworld. The inhabitants are scary, and seem to only care about the money they make off of the fights. Kal learns so many things that she was never told while in Cavan. It makes me wonder who she should be trusting. There are so many things that happen, and are said, that make Kal start questioning a lot of things.
Overall, this book is about trust, faith, and being comfortable with yourself. Who is worthy of these things, and if something bad happens do you toss your faith out of the window???
OSAB started off a little slow, but it quickly picked up around the half way point. I wanted to know what was going to happen next. Trisha Wolfe has a wonderful ability to weave words and leave you wanting more.
Kal is our main character. She's stubborn, loyal, and takes her duty as head of the Nactue seriously. She really frustrates me because she seems cold, and uncaring. She doesn't let herself loosen up until close to the end, and even then it's not much. She's a hard character to connect with. She's very much "my way or the highway" and is close-minded when it comes to the role of males. It's almost opposite of the "women should be in the kitchen" train of thought from the 50's. Besides those downfalls, Kaliope is strong. She knows when to fight her battles, and which ones are worth fighting. She loves her mother, friends and empress with everything she has. That's an admirable quality. Caben is my favorite character. He tries to keep things light when all hell is breaking loose. he has a lot of pride, and Kal mistakes this for arrogance a lot of the time. He's able to push Kal to think in a different way than she's been taught. He had me giggling and smiling throughout the book. Both characters have had a rough childhood, but it also says a lot about who they are as adults. Bax may also be another close fave. I won't say who he is exactly as to avoid spoilers, but there's so much more to him. He proves that not all people are alike.
It took me a bit to get used to the world. They travel by horse most of the time, but they also have futuristic devices. At first it confused me, but Wolfe made it work. I found myself wanting to learn more about Cavan, and the other lands. The real action begins when Kal and Caben are thrown into the Otherworld. There is mass chaos, and fighting for survival. It sucks to have to kill when you've sworn to protect, but you have to do what you have to do. Kal and Caben do what they must in order to try to get out of the Otherworld. The inhabitants are scary, and seem to only care about the money they make off of the fights. Kal learns so many things that she was never told while in Cavan. It makes me wonder who she should be trusting. There are so many things that happen, and are said, that make Kal start questioning a lot of things.
Overall, this book is about trust, faith, and being comfortable with yourself. Who is worthy of these things, and if something bad happens do you toss your faith out of the window???