Review: A dark and beautiful story about loyalty, love and heartache.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 9, 2013
The tension builds as the story unfolds and Armedo's destiny becomes more painfully clear. This book held many surprises, and I don't want to give too much away for those Cruxim readers who were startled by the unusual ending. Armedo learns that his world is not what it once seemed as the beautiful Cruxim, Skylar, takes him to a new realm wrought with intrigue and deception. There he learns a deeper meaning of love, passion and heartache as he struggles to make sense of his feelings for Skylar while dealing with the grief and guilt over those he's left behind. He's also desperately trying to solve the Sphinx's riddle and free Sabine from her prison. Overall, a highly emotional and satisfactory read. The best fantasy I've read all year, and I am anxious for the finale.