Review: lots of intrigue
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 26, 2013
I was so ready to return to the Velesi Trilogy and bought this book as soon as it came out.  I found myself more frustrated with Lily and Tharen in this book than in the previous one.There is so much intrigue in this book that you really don't know who is on who's side and what their ultimate goal is.  I enjoyed all the subterfuge with all the political workings of the throne and elf world, but was frustrated with Lily and Tharen on their relationship.Tharen acting very stereotypical male in the way he is blinded by a person that no one else in his world is blind to and he's not communicating with Lily. Lily, who is too self deprecating and immature, most of the time.  I loved it when she got mad, I just wished she would have confronted Tharen and forced a little dialogue.  I would like to see Lily come into her own in the next book, right now she is drifting along and everyone involved has a different plan and goal without even knowing what is going on around her.I was sad by the loss of friends and allies in this book, but am looking forward to the next book.  Hopefully some of the questions will be answered and Lily, Tharen and company will realize that they need everyone on the same page to try and save the elf world and themselves.