Althea M. (althea) reviewed on 9/15/2008 + 774 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 3

This sequel to Curse of Chalion takes place soon after the events of that book, but follows the character of Ista. No longer under the curse that made her seem depressed/deranged, the widow chafes at the confines of palace life. She decides to take a pilgrimage after her disastrous brush with the deities in the past, she doesnt have any interest in the gods, but religion seems a good excuse to freely wander through the countryside on a bit of a vacation. Unfortunately, the gods take an interest in her. After a few disturbing incidents involving demon-possessed animals, and the ever-present threat of Roknari invaders, soon, Ista finds herself at a castle headed by a handsome lord and his beautiful and loving young wife however, not all may be as it seems. What mysterious ailment has stricken the lords brother? And what do the gods want Ista to do about it all?
The book works as a stand-alone novel, still, I was glad that I had previously read the first one, for the deeper knowledge of past events and awareness of various characters
I have to admit, I slightly preferred Curse of Chalion to this one, just because I found the protagonist in that book, Cazaril, to be such an engaging character. However, this was still an excellent book, and one Id recommend.

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