Review: Good Development on solid foundation
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 31, 2012
I must say that the 2nd book in the series follows at the same pace as the first, quick and never without action.  The book gives more details on old characters, more of the Dahken abilities are also revealed.  I find it interesting that the Dahken have different "sub-specialties" in their blood abilities, healing, ghast which should not be surprising since it's magic, but I had initially assumed they were all the same.  I also think that the book was focused on the other characters a little more than Cor in development.  Cor seemed a little bit too reluctant to do what was necessary and was somewhat inviting trouble with many of the 'weak' choices he made.  I would like to see him develop more in Dahken magic.  He is a beast when it comes to fighting but so was Rael and he died quite easily at the hands of a priest in the last book. Has Cor peaked? Does he also have a unique Dahken ability that makes him worthy of the title "Lord Dahken" or is it just the product of being the last one to know how to use his blood at some point in the story.  I know the Vision Errela saw had someone wearing the armor he acquired but someone i feel that the person is not Cor or at least not yet.  The back story on how Thyss got her sword was really good and my goodness the changes in her were completely unexpected.  She is the most random, awesome character in the book.  To think that she would completely fall for Cor and have his child. All in all the book did not disappoint, though i think it ended abruptly.  I cannot wait for the conclusion of the series and I actually wish the series were more open ended, as there is sooooooo much story in this beautifully crafted world, it might burst the next book :).so when is the next one coming out?