In this novel, book 4, Firekeeper, Blind Seer, and Derian are kidnapped and shipped to a whole new country. To these 3, it's more like a different world, as the Liglimosh actually are aware of Royal Beasts. In fact, they appear to almost worship these Royal Beasts, or Maimalodalum. Firekeeper is intensely interested, especially as she continues to discover hidden secrets to her own past.
I enjoy this series, but let me be absolutely frank. It is very wordy! Jane Lindskold goes into so much detail that the world feels real, and Maimalodalum are everywhere. However, there are moments where I wanted to scream, " GET TO THE POINT ALREADY!!!" It's like playing Clue or something. The reader gets the same hints as Firekeeper and company, without a deeper discovery until later. I had no idea about the ending, but I wasn't disappointed.
Going into a whole new country also opens up and expands on the main characters and their personalities. For instance, Derian is already a perfectly capable diplomat, but when he is emotionally wounded he becomes rather petty. It was interesting to see him trying to balance both his manners and his snipes. Firekeeper and Blind Seer, on the other hand, had to learn diplomacy because they were now in a territory that was equal to their own. She is back to being a wolf cub, and a student.
Overall 5 out of 5 stars. I love the fact that Jane Lindskold expanded the world to include more Royal Beasts.
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