Review: Insightful glimpse into what makes James tick
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 11, 2013
So we enter the world of James Faulkner whose spell casting is legendary as is his association with the God Slayer. After learning of his duplicitous nature in the last book, I was initially reluctant to read his story. While this book lacks the intensity of Elise's presence it does enlighten us as to how James felt being born into a life he couldn't escape and his conflicted feelings for Elise that spanned the entirety of their relationship. Secrets and lies were such a big part of his story that I was surprised that the author had kept it hidden from us for so long and yet his redemption was in his fierce dedication and persistence to right his wrongs. James felt more at home fighting off the Union or dealing with bloodthirsty demons than interacting with his estranged son. This novella gave him more depth as it explored his residual feelings for Elise, Nathaniel and even Hannah where previous books had just skimmed the surface. The reader is plunged into a whirlwind of action and fight scenes, James will be tested further than ever before and he will need to gather all his strength if he has any hope of succeeding. I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I have been a serious fan of this series for what feel like forever and am saddened that it will all too soon come to an end.