The path of a warrior enchantress is bathed in blood and magic.
Born to one of the most powerful families in the kingdom, Eiryss lives a life of luxury and magic. Until her father commits the ultimate act of treason.
Treason that sparks a war.
The life Eiryss knew is over. Her one-time friends are gone. All but Ramass. And if he would just look at her - touch her - the way she longs for, she might be able to bear it. But his heart belongs to another. There is only one path for Eiryss now: become a warrior enchantress and fight for what's rightfully hers. And if the powers that be deny her, well...
If they won't give Eiryss magic, she'll steal it.
Wow, okay. So, this book is the fourth book in this series and really should be read in order. Even though this story is set in time before the rest of the books, it will have spoilers and trust me when I say you don't want that. Nope, better to read this series in order and be spoiler free.
I took me a quick minute to remember what this book was. I didn't realize (or remember) that this book was set back, back, back in time, before the other books in this series. I was a bit confused at first, thinking I had missed something. Only one character name was etched into my memory (Ramass) but it all came back to me quickly.
This is the story that started it all. Good versus evil, light versus darkness. There was literally a battle through the whole book. This author is so good at crafting characters who are complex and flawed but have such a gravitational pull to them. I literally couldn't look away. I became invested in the story quickly. It is on the darker side. There is heartbreak, pain and devastation throughout but there is also a tiny thread of hope, friendship and strength. Eiryss is definitely a strong woman who keeps getting thrown down (stomped on, lied to, beaten) but keeps getting up. She just doesn't ever give up. How can you not admire that?
I'll admit that here, at the end, I am a bit sad. This part of the tale isn't happy. Engaging, interesting, yes. Happy, no. Happy comes later in the story but wow, what a journey. I've been reading books by author Amber Argyle for a long time because she is so good at this dark fantasy type of book. It's different from most things I read and I really like that.
Content: violence, peril. Kissing. Intimate relations behind closed doors.
- I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
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