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The bone shroud's late introduction would normally be a painful cliffhanger to end on, but the completion of Ghore's downfall was such a satisfying ending that, instead, everything fits together perfectly. Still feel just as strongly about the story as I did on the very first read.

Appreciate how naturally the characters fit together in the world. Each POV has a particular 'feel' to it, but when they come together, everything still works off each other perfectly.

All hail Ghore, the Wyloth King!

Really enjoying how the plot has been developing. I think the point I made years ago about descriptions being too matter-of-fact still stands, but equally, the point I made about it not diminishing the greatness of the story being told stands also.

I don't think I've ever run into an organisation quite like the Paladames in the fiction I've read. There's just something so refreshing about seeing women embody such a wide variety and different roles in a fantasy setting, and be actively involved in creating solutions to the problems they face.

Ghore's "gift" scene is so incredibly well written. Exactly the right amount of build up, and such a brilliant use of the fantasy setting. If I was rich I would pay so much money to see this played out on screen.

I remember on my first read of the book finding handling of POV chapters brilliant, and that remains true today. The format of sticking with a character for multiple chapters before switching serves the reading experience so much better than books where it changes every chapter. Really gives the narrative time to sit with the events and characters reaction to them.

Making slow progress as I struggle to carve out time for reading these days, but this is still just as wonderful as when I last read it. The character work, the world-building, the atmosphere. Ah, what a wonderful blessing to have this series.