I’m already a fan of this author and I’m enjoying this new series. The worldbuilding is interesting and detailed, and I like the twist on mythology. The characters are quirky, and very much shades of grey. Be warned, when you read this one, that the author throws another twist, and you’ll be hanging out for the next book.
Draven, Micah, and Lyle are very different in personality and have their individual issues which I like. Micah in particular hasn’t always made the right choices, but is torn over his motivations for doing so. I like his relationship with Draven, and how they’re both figuring out how Lyle fits. There were moments where I wanted to smack them as they couldn’t see what was right in front of them. But that’s half the fun. I like how Lyle’s slowly getting a handle on his abilities, and has to work for not only control but to figure out what they are.
I like that Draven’s brothers are very different, as are their reactions to the situation. I love Lyle and Simon’s friendship, and the underlying hint of a future relationship for Simon. He’s one of my favourite characters. I liked having some of Drake’s POV in the mix this time, too.
Doros is a total piece of work, and comes across as formidable foe.
I always enjoy the worldbuilding in this author’s books, and I particularly like that they’re set in an AU version of the real world yet with some similarity between the two. There’s also plenty of action, and I’m enjoying how Lyle’s vision is playing out and the curve-balls along the way.