After I read the first book I rated it as an average reAd, being that it was quite slow in places however it was enjoyable enough to warrant reading the second book. I'm glad I did, I Understand now why the first book was so slow, it was merely setting the scene, the scope of this book is astounding, in places it was hard to tear myself away. The only negative is that i had high hopes for Kamala to fall in love and maintain a relationship or semblance of one, I'm not sure the book is taking the character in that direction. I find this a shame because I love a good love story nevermind you can't have everything. Looking forward to the next book! If you enjoy intricate absorbing fantasy this book is not for you. Further, if you are, as am I, annoyed by a complete lack of proof reading peppering the book with instances of missing words and occasional half sentences, double typed words and two words with the same meaning used in a sentence where the author forgot to go back and delete the one she didn't need, then this book will irritate you enormously. Further adding to this irritation are the many instances of the exact same descriptive word used several times within a paragraph, laziness unbounded. Set in a thinly imagined world where the enemy is a very obvious copy of the mythical Dragon with the one substitution of soul eating instead of fire breathing, the story has little richness or depth. Attempts at political intrigue and machination fall far short of involving as do the sketchily written passages that deal with battle strategies.Some plotlines peter out entirely to nothingness after much developmental backstory leaving the reader frustrated as to their purpose and consequences, whilst trivialities are expounded in lengthy detail.This book left me cold throughout and utterly failed to inspire any investment in either characters or story.
Do You like book Wings Of Wrath (2009)?
BORING! There appears to be no major character - just a bunch of vampires who have no purpose.
—songbird247
Another very interesting read by Friedman. I am waiting for book 3 of the trilogy now,
—neeta
Great book and i am on the edge of my seat and cant wait for the next installment
—vivs
This trilogy is awesome so far too bad i have to wait for the third installment!
—Olivia
