Pros: Fantastic new world; intriguing exploration of the development of friendship and love in the context of war and racism
Cons: Somewhat predictable
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Review book courtesy of Penguin Group
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Annika is the half-blood daughter of the Na’Reish leader. She was created as vengeance against her human family, and her demon father feels nothing but loathing for her. She’s had to learn to be clever and light on her feet to avoid pain and humiliation at the hands of her father and his people, while hiding a great gift for healing—that can also kill.
Kalan is a Light Blade warrior captured by the Na’Reish. Annika wants to use him to escape, promising him freedom in exchange for safe passage to—and within—human territory. If her father’s people find them, they’ll kill her. Kalan may kill her himself if he doesn’t learn to trust her. And if they reach human territory, well, then things really become dangerous.
Together they must convince the Council of the Light Blade warriors that change is coming, and that the Na’Reish are even more dangerous and numerous than previously realized. But the council is hiding dangerous secrets, and some of them are afraid of what Annika might represent.
picks up at the next natural stage: what to do when you move out on your own post-college. You probably have slightly more kitchen to work with, room for a few more pots and pans, and hopefully a little income and the desire to eat better food. The Carle sisters suggest which pans you should pick up first, what some of the necessary utensils and gadgets are, and what you might pick up next if you have some extra money and space after getting the basics.
