Captain Jisten and high priest S’Rak have accepted the bond the Gods meant for them to share, saving one another in the process. Now they must formalize their union and seek a blessing before Jisten’s people. But amidst the celebrations, trouble is brewing.The false sun priest, exposed for the chaos mage he is, turns on his watchers, striking at those who’d called him friend. His ultimate goal is to destroy the Victory Prophecy by murdering Prince Jethain. Only a dragon, a captain, and a high priest stand in his way. What price will the trio pay to save the prince?
This book gives the reader of the series a much needed breather from the intensely difficult scenes of many of the past books without sacrificing movement in the plot. Of course, as difficult as protecting the prince has been in the past, I predict that future installments will have some nearly insurmountable obstacles for Rak and Jisten to fight again! I also feel that along the series the writing has improved.
Not bad. A lot of dangling ends are tired up, but it still feels like there could be/would be more. The thing with Tyll, for example, and the giant "overplot" that was somewhat alluded to.
Also, the Victory Prophecy hasn't come to fruition yet.
I wonder if this means there's going to be another installment...