There were a few not very good reviews on this book, but I really couldn't find anything wrong with it. I'm not sure where Ward will go from here, but I hope it hasn't ended. That would be disappointing.
Basically this book was a continuance of Wrath and Beth, with other side stories. The other stories didn't seem to come to any conclusion, but then again the book was over 600 pages, and that was paperback. I could have missed something or more than one something. A solid 4 stars.

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The blind king, Wrath, and his queen, Beth, are front and center in this book. The couple have been together for two years, but the stress of the monarchy is taking its toll on their relationship. Wrath is spending hours and hours trying to retain his throne from the constant pressures of the Glymera, and questioning if he is the right man for the job. But one thing he is sure of is the fact that he doesn't want a child. This is a big sticking point with Beth since becoming a mother is her number one wish.

I love that Ward takes an established couple and goes beyond the Happily-Ever-After and into the relationship ups and downs. Their story keeps evolving and I was happy with how everything turned out. Along with Beth and Wrath's story, we are treated to flashbacks of Wrath's parents and how their relationship paralleled Wrath and Beths.

We also have the story of iAm, Trez and Selena. The Shadows are getting more and more interesting. I can't wait to get the next book to see where this story is going. I also like Selena. She isn't naive and fragile, like some of the other chosen. She seems to know what she wants (Trez) and is not afraid to go for it.

One story I was looking forward to was Assail and Sola. The story picks up where the last book left off. I liked the first half of their story, but lost interest in the second half of the book. I keep questioning where they fit into the overall story arc.

Along with some humorous scenes between Beth & iAm at the doctor's office, and xCor shopping for clothes at the mall, one of my favorite parts of this book is the story of xCor and Layla. They don't take up very many pages, but they definitely left an impression. I certainly hope they are featured in an upcoming book in the future.

Overall, this book is a winner. My only problem is some of the heroes tendencies to believe they are "not good enough" for their heroines (ie. Assail, Trez, and even xCor). I don't mind that in one hero, but I think it is being over-used in this case. My rating: 4.5 Stars.

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