Thank you so much for this thoughtful review, Hannah! I’m really glad you connected with Aelar’s journey and the themes of faith, identity, and discovery. That moment where everything he believed begins to unravel was one of the most important parts of the story for me to write, so it’s wonderful to hear that it resonated with you.
I’m especially happy you mentioned Aelar and Joren’s partnership. Their friendship is at the heart of the story, and Joren’s loyalty and grounded perspective were meant to balance the darker parts of Aelar’s path.
Your kind words about the world’s hidden histories and the start of the series truly mean a lot. Thank you again for taking the time to read the book and share such a thoughtful review—it’s deeply appreciated!
I’m especially happy you mentioned Aelar and Joren’s partnership. Their friendship is at the heart of the story, and Joren’s loyalty and grounded perspective were meant to balance the darker parts of Aelar’s path.
Your kind words about the world’s hidden histories and the start of the series truly mean a lot. Thank you again for taking the time to read the book and share such a thoughtful review—it’s deeply appreciated!