This book takes off at breakneck speed with an impending battle and Zephyr immediately put to work strategizing how to deflect the battle until later or win it. It was interesting being thrown right in to her mind, her machinations and learning all about the Kingdoms and backstory from how she decides to approach the battle with a much stronger foe. Ren's sword sisters are apprehensive of the trust their warlordess places in Zephyr, and it creates friction and outcomes not to Zephyr's plan. She knows of one person in Ren's camp who trusts her instincts and calculations, Tourmaline (a character I adored and want more of in book 2). This is also a book about familial lines and how blood is not as important as a bond between sword sisters, between warlordess and strategist, between friends and lovers. There are many twists and turns and tons of outsmarting done. I was impressed when everything Zephyr puts into play actually happens. Wow! And her constant rivalry with Crow, while also finding each other to be equals and a spark to burn between them, was well done. Crow was a character I found mysterious and cryptic in each scene he was in. He seems so honest with Zephyr, protective of her, but also willing to do what he must for his cause (even if that means hurting Zephyr). This is a world in which those you trust can be two faced, those you love can be an enemy, and those you hate can become formidable allies. Characters come and go in the gears of Zephyrs plans, from one warlordess to another. You see the differences in leading style, in camaraderie, in love. But also, you see the acts that each person puts on in order to command, control, and change. Halfway through the book you are completely thrown into a new story. It was shocking, jarring, as though you are ripped from the middle of a well forged plan. But, this was an interesting way in which to bring in the heavens. This book moves from what was historical fiction to fantasy. It is masterfully crafted, and I am interested to see how that will impact the future Zephyr dreams of for Ren. Overall a good fantasy!
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