Review: A Perfect Follow Up
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 3, 2012
One of the things that hits you about "Drake of Tanith" is that while being the second book in the Chosen Soul series, it really could be considered a stand alone (not that I would recommend reading it without first reading "The Chosen Soul"). HKW gives you enough back story of "The Chosen Soul" to muddle your way through "Drake of Tanith" with an understanding of what the various characters have been through or been a part of to bring them to their current situations.The characters are well rounded and believable. How many times have you questioned whether a decision you make on the fly is the correct one, or if one decision is actually better than another? The male characters are so deliciously flawed that you can't help by hate them and love them at the same time. Drake (being the namesake of the book) is torn and wrestles with his self and duty throughout the story and you're helpless against sharing his pain and struggles. Lord Astriel - the Elf Prince, didn't quite win me over in "The Chosen Soul" but made quite a comeback in this story. While I haven't sent away for my "Team Astriel" t-shirt yet, you catch a more in depth glimpse into where he is coming from and understand his motives a bit more. The supporting characters just enrich the storyline. Loki, Raven's brother, is hard pressed to find the balance of protecting his sister and being Haledon's champion. WhileRaven, being the pivotal character in the storylines is a wonderful antagonist/heroine. She isn't some sappy female bemoaning her lot in life and waiting for some white knight to rescue her away from her life. No, she's a kick-ass, no holds barred kind of female. You can't help but cheer along with her while feeling her inner struggles and praying that everything turns out.I.love.this.storyline! I can't tout it enough with its twists and turns and complete 180s that just grab ahold of you and threaten to never let go. Once you open the book... you might as well ensure that your creature comforts are close at hand as you're not going anywhere until it's done. There are epic battles, an underlying love story and enough of a mythological undertone to keep you hooked and wanting more. Another great story by HKW and I cannot wait until it continues...