Confession: I have not read the first two books in this series. A lot of romantic fantasy novels are crafted in such a way that you don't necessarily have to read the other books in the series, and Eight Rules is no exception, but now I need to because I want to be more immersed in this fantastic kingdom. Where is book four?!

I loved this story, paranormal fantasy, Dragons and Elves, Ms Sparks, takes this to another level, I couldn't put it down even if I tried I was mesmerized by the plot and the characters.

I received a copy from Netgalley and I am voluntarily leaving my own honest opinion

Gwennore is the sister, of all the five, with the most uncertain future: she is at least part elf as shown by her pointed ears, and is constantly subject to snide, sotto voice (or not) comments about her heritage. Elves are the least accepted people in the kingdom: warlike and secretive, with a coldness and single minded purpose that makes them fearsome in battle. While her sisters (and their children) all adore her, and her ability to both diagnose and heal illness are useful, she’s still more retiring and less willing to put herself into situations where her existence could or would cause trouble or discontent for those she loves.

Silas (General Dravenko) is captivated by Gwennie and her ability to communicate through telepathy with he and other members of the ‘Cursed Clans” of his lands. Never before have they met anyone with this ability, and Gwennie’s elfin appearance conflicts with their own need for secrecy. Their kingdom of Norveshka is in crisis: people are not having children, the Queen is the most recent in a long line of queens who have gone mad after their losses, and the war with the elves of Woodwyn have stretched resources thin. While Silas is desperately saddened by his brother’s (the king) struggles and worries for his wife, he’s also seeing that something is amiss - from a curse that all but him believe in to the kidnapping of children for the Queen to replace children she had lost, to an apparent infiltration of palace security placing everyone at risk, he’s got a ton of issues to sort. And, it’s not made easier by the secrets he feels he needs to keep.

Gwennie’s introduction to the Norveshkan people (or dragons) and the (for her) curious reactions she has to Silas and his ability to frustrate and anger her at every turn are amusing: she’s getting her feet underneath her and is actually pushing him (at times) because of this frustration – something completely foreign to her as aggressive demands are not in her nature. But, she’s also finding it difficult to not want to help the people and the queen. She agrees to spend a month helping Silas discover the real source of the problem: one she believes is two-fold: poison and plague, and discovering a way to heal the people – then she’ll return to her comfortable life with her sisters, helping with babies and avoiding marriage, shuns from eligible men and the risk of being hurt.

Sparks grabs interest from the very first page, and the action never ends. From Gwennie’s growth and discovering her own new skills, to her blossoming under the true admiration that Silas shows for her skills and patience, and the confusion with her own feelings for him and those for the dragon she named “Puff”. With some moments where her naïve and unworldly nature showed in her not putting pieces together that everyone else can see, to the desperation and despair of the King in his need to keep his wife, his love, alive and safe contrasted with the interference from an old enemy designed to cause chaos, the story moves quickly with plenty of moments to love. Visits with characters from earlier books, discovery of family, friends and enemies, and Brody neatly moving through the story with his unique blend of loyalty, shape-shifting and logic and the story is easy to follow. Sparks has explained the most basic of the Embraced legends, and the interconnections between the characters are easy to follow, increasing your interest in reading the earlier titles. Clever dialogue, easy to access emotions and a lovely set of surprises for Gwennie that help her to increase in confidence and discover her worth all make this a wonderful installment in the series.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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"Actually, I did detect a problem. Before it reaches a point where it's too debilitating, I recommend you eat more fruits and vegetables."
He frowned. "What is it?"
"Constipation."
He snorted. "My ass."
"Exactly." --Gwen & Silas

Once again, I know I've said this before but I think this is officially my favorite book in this series so far!! There was so much adventure, humor, hardship, angst, and the BIGGEST slow-burning romance that has ever been written. And the chemistry and interactions between Gwen and Silas was off the charts!

Really though, all of the characters were amazing in this novel. The ladies of court were badass and loyal friends to Gwen and finally helped her to feel comfortable in herself, while Silas' cousins provided great comic relief and were always there when it mattered most. The dynamic between Silas and Gwen was my absolute favorite part though: he was so sarcastic and ridiculous and cocky but he truly cared about Gwen and wanted what was best for her and Gwen totally held her own against him. I highlighted so many passages between them and found myself laughing and sighing right along with them.

Overall, this entire series has become one of my favorites. I like how each story is focused on a different couple and their trials, but we still get to see and visit our old friends and peek into their HEAs and wonder how the hell the Chameleon keeps escaping! We find out a lot of new info in this one, and I cannot wait to continue on in this series to see how Maeve and Sorcha fair in love. (I hope Maeve ends up with Brody!!)

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks is the third book in The Embraced Series. I have not read the first book, but I did read the second book titled: So I Married a Sorcerer. The third book picks up with the third sister, Gwennore. She is an elf and has the gift to see people's injuries or illnesses. She and her sister's daughter are in a field when they are kidnapped by dragons. They are taken to the dragon's country where the Queen is mad and wants Gwen's niece for her own. She is able to get her niece returned home in exchange for her helping find out what is making the queen mad and causing the plague on the people. Silas, a dragon shifter, is the heir to the throne and the country's general. He enlists Gwennore's help show his country that they need to be cured and that there is no curse. He is quite enchanted with the elf woman and tries to help her see how smart, brave and valuable she is. However, they are all in more danger than they previously thought.

I really need to go back and read the first book. I don't want to miss a piece of this series. Once again, I am not a fan of the title or the cover. Some of the language was a little awkward as well. However, I really love the world building. It is a fun, romantic, epic story that I did not want to end. There were moments where I was laughing out loud and moments where I am pretty sure I was blushing. (It gets pretty steamy.)

I loved the main characters. Gwennore is complicated. She doesn't who she truly is or her worth. However, she has amazing development throughout the book. She finds her inner strength with encouragement from Silas. Silas is complex, funny and gorgeous (according to Gwennore). I really hope we get to see these characters more in the next book, which I will definitely be looking out for! If you enjoy fantasy, dragons, and romance then you will definitely love this story!

*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Thank you NetGalley!*

This is another great addition to The Embraced series!

As an elf, Gwennore is constantly beging rejected and ridiculed. She longs for a husband and children but is very much aware that her hopes will never be fulfilled. Instead of a family of her own, she lives with Luciana, her adopted sister, and cares for her children. While she loves them all, Eviana is the most precious to her. So when a dragon swoops down and snatches the three year old, Gwen attaches herself to its leg and refuses to let go.

Silas’ country is slowly dying from the inside. Filled with secrets and curses and an illness that has swept over Norveshka, he isolates himself with his army at the border to fight a war against the elves. When he realizes that Gwen might be able to help identify and possible rid his country of the curse his kind has lived with for hundreds of years, he will do anything to keep her. The fact that he is extremely attracted to her doesn’t play any part in his decision. None at all.

This book has quite a bit of mystique to it as it twists and turns while these characters race to find a solution before things go from bad to worse. Gwen’s gift wasn’t as much a part of the story as I had expected but the knowledge she has gained throughout her life is a huge focus of the story.
The humor here is the kind that has you smiling from the banter sprinkled liberally throughout the story. I’ve got a soft spot for dragons so I especially enjoyed Gwen’s conversations with and regarding Puff. Silas’ jealousy of the dragon was quite entertaining as well.

While this is third in the series, there isn’t a demanding need to read the previous books to understand what’s going on here. The author gives enough background information to make this a standalone even with the continuing villainy that has traveled through each of these books.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks is book Three in The Embraced series. This is the story of Gwennore and Silas. I have read the previous books (and Loved Them!) but feel this is easily a standalone book.
Gwennore is and elf who find illness and help to cure it..make her skills very valuable.
Silas is a dragon whose lands are plagued with illness and a curse.
When a young girl goes missing Gwennore tries to locate her. Silas will bargains for the missing girl asking in exchange that Gwennore works to help heal his cursed land. But Dragon and Elf's aren't usually allies but with the growing attraction between the two there just might be something more.
I just love this series and this book just added to that love.

This is book 3 in the Embraced series and you can absolutely read this book and understand everything without reading the previous books. However, they are just as good and I recommend them too! This one is about Gwennore, who is a "sister" to the heroine's from the first 2 books and Silas who is a general for his king's armies. When her sister's daughter is kidnapped right in front of her she throws herself into the kidnapper to try to save her and is taken as well. When they arrive in a different land she finds not only magic but a land that is continuously dealing with a "curse" and a plague. But when Silas makes a deal with her to try to help not only his king but his people, she throws herself into doing everything she can. All without realizing exactly who and what she is dealing with.

I absolutely loved this one! The ones before this one were good but in my opinion this one was great! Silas is strong, caring, and willing to do anything for the good of his people. No matter what it may cost him. Gwennore is sweet and caring but also has a hard time holding back her hurt feelings because of being persecuted as an elf. Especially when she doesn't know her true heritage. Their interactions together are perfect. They compliment each other in every way and when they stop fighting their feelings it is epic! I loved it! I really can't wait for Sacha's story now! And then I hope we get Maeve with my hope of her HEA being Brody!

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon was an enjoyably sweet and exciting read with the perfect amount of paranormal splashed in. This story can stand on its own as I hadn’t read the prior books and never felt lost or like pieces were missing; it does, however, give small details about the prior couples that may be considered something of a spoiler to some. With a mystery to solve and a hate-to-want-you romance, it kept my attention well to the end.

Gwennore and Silas’ connection stemmed from their first encounter and built with each subsequent one. Her refusal to admit her attraction made for an angsty build-up to their romance, and while sometimes (a lot of times) you wanted to have a stern talking to her for being so wishy-washy, it did keep the pages turning. Gwennore’s difference in specie–one many in this world disliked–created this character so uncomfortable in her own skin, but felt so real, that I know a lot of readers will relate to that feeling and how it affects your belief in yourself. Her battle with that felt true and weary, and this mystery was just what she needed to find her place in this world and within herself. Silas’ unconditional acceptance of her and his pure, caring heart made him a hero to root for. And though at times their inner monologues were tiresome and simply gave too much away, it didn’t ruin the story. I wholeheartedly enjoyed the mystery of his kingdom bringing them together as a united party to figure out the truth behind it, and how this built throughout the story. Each secondary character had a part to play, and there was never anything unnecessary added in for dramatics–something which I appreciated. This beautiful world and its inhabitants were so fun to jump into and imagine yourself a part of. Dragons and elves and trolls, and a simple time with no electricity all set the stage to create this magical story.

As an aside, there were a few distractions while reading that made it difficult to maintain a fluid connection to the story, first being the change in spoken language of the heroine. She started talking with ‘ye’ in the beginning, lending to a sort of accent, and then that suddenly dropped off never to be seen again. I’m unsure if this made it into the final manuscript but it was enough of a stark drop-off for me to stop reading to double check I wasn’t just imagining the many pages with her ‘ye’ language. Second, there was also a vagueness to the time period of this book–which is all fine and good in most cases–but with the gowns, ladies in waiting, kings, and lack of electricity, it leads ones to believe this is set back in time. With the conflicting languages spoken from time to time, however, this was where the problem arose. The pet names from the hero as well as some of his curse words were very much new age and not something a person of that time would utter, and that clashed with the properly historical speak of the rest of the characters.

Even with those issues, I couldn’t stop reading. I wanted to know the answers to the mystery that plagued the kingdom and caused so much heartache. And while the romance took too long to come to fruition, I still enjoyed them finally coming together and creating that fire that had been sparking from the beginning. If you love paranormal romances with a headstrong heroine and a hero that won’t give up, I think you’ll enjoy Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon.

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
The Embraced #3

As I began to read the introduction and backstory to this book I began to smile remembering the two books that preceded this one. Yes, I smiled :) Why? Because books like these remind me of the fairy tales I read as a child BUT these are all grown up. There are princesses and dragons, trolls and elves, magic and mysteries, romance and oh so much more…they are fun tales filled with adventure and action and friendship and quests with evil thwarted and a hook for the next book in the series. When I finished I thought, “Hooray! There are at least two more books to read before this series ends!”

So, what is the story about? It is about five young women who are “embraced” due to what was happening in the sky when they were born. Each one has a talent that some consider a curse. They were all sent away and raised together away from the general population and became closer than blood sisters. Two of the sisters have had their stories told and two remain but in book three, this one, Gwennore meets her mate. Gwennie is an elf and her love is a dragon shifter…and what a story theirs is!

Who wouldn’t want to meet and be saved by a dragon? Who wouldn’t want to feel needed and loved and cherished? Who wouldn’t want to be able to do something good for a people that were in need of her skills? And, who wouldn’t want to find their own true love? Silas and Gwennore are a match made in the heavens and their story made me smile when I read the last page, too :)

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

4.5 Stars

I have been a fan of Ms. Sparks since her book How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire came out. That book instantly hooked me! Now, here we are many years later, and I’m still enjoying her writing, this book being no exception. I have to admit to not reading the second book in this series, and after reading this book, I don’t know why I didn’t. The author’s writing style, engrossing plots, and wonderful characters really draw you in to the story. I love how everything is weaving together from other books. However, it’s at this point I need to point out that there were times in this book that I really, really wanted to yell at Gwenmore. She was at times a little too stubborn and childish. Since I really loved Silas, I sometimes thought he was too good for her and deserved someone better, someone who seemed to actually want to be with him. Besides those two characters, the minor characters were all spectacular, and I really hope they all get their HEA. Now, I just need to make sure I read the next one in the series. All in all, this book was a great read, and one I highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the e-book which I voluntarily reviewed.

So, what did I like about it?
Kerrelyn Sparks is a new-to-me author; I found her writing style easy read, her plot gripping and her characters engaging. I haven't read the previous books in The Embraced series but the synopsis looked interesting and although I haven't read a story based in a paranormal fantasy world for a while, preferring books set now in our world, Ms Sparks descriptive prowess catapulted me into the world of Aerthlan with ease.

Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon is a paranormal romance and I really enjoyed the romance in this book. I loved the sparks and banter between Silas (General Gorgeous) and Gwennore. It is a testament to how involved emotionally I was with this tale and the characters that I found a lump in my throat and a tear trickling down my cheek at times.

Ok, so those of you that have read my reviews before, will know that I enjoy a story more if the lead female character is intelligent, resilient and has a good sense of humour - I wasn’t disappointed here. Gwennore is smart, witty and has plenty of gumption, she has a strong moral code and a loyalty that makes her put the needs of others before her own.

I enjoyed the character development around Gwennore and her new friends, loving that a couple were fabulous right from the start whiles others grew to become so. I love it when the supporting characters end up holding as special a place in my heart as the main characters. I also love a villain you can hate and rally against, I wasn’t disappointed here.

I loved all the twists and turns Ms Sparks weaved into her tale, she kept me on my toes and the little grey cells working overtime trying to work out the clues and guess what would happen next.

I know that this book had me hooked because it had me shedding tears, got my blood boiling with anger but also had me chuckling out loud, sent tingles of titillation to all the right spots *blush* and warmed my old romantic heart.

So, ummm, was there anything I disliked about it?
I gave this book 5 stars because there weren’t any niggles that diminished my enjoyment, there’s no life or death cliffhanger - you know how I hate those - and although it's the third book in The Embraced series I didn't feel lost or confused.

So, basically what I’m saying is...
I loved this book. It has everything that I look for in a 5 star book; adventure, a bit of mystery, some action, great characters, some humour, banter, romance and passion.

If you love well written tales of magic, curses and mystery as a backdrop to an entertaining romance I think you’d enjoy this book, I think it’s a perfect mix of paranormal, mystery and adventure, however, I would just like to add that due to the explicit sexual nature of some of the scenes within these pages, I’d only recommend this book to adults who are not offended with this type of content.

I enjoyed this book. I like fantasy and romance. I like the dragon aspect. I appreciate that there was an actual, thought-out plot, and the writing was enjoyable. didn't like it enough to go back and read the previous books in the series, but I will watch for the next books in the series.

I'm a huge fan of fantasy romance, and there doesn't seem to be many traditionally published adult fantasy romances being published these days. So I'm always very excited when a new book comes out in this genre. This third book takes place about 3 years after the previous book, So I Married a Sorcerer.

To recap for the series: In the fantastical realm of Aerthlan, the Embraced are born on the night of the two moons eclipse. This special birth gives them special powers which, in the past, was seen as dangerous by the kings of the land. The Embraced were executed if found, so they must live in secret, and are sometimes sent to the Isle of Moon as infants to be raised in hiding. This is where we met our five heroines, girls who were raised in a convent on the Isle of Moon - Luciana, Brigitta, Gwennore, Sorcha, and Maeve. Having grown up together, these girls share a special bond and consider themselves sisters who will be together forever. Luciana and Brigitta met their fate, married and are each queens in their own right. As a result, things have been changing across Aerthlan and the Embraced are coming out of hiding.

The heroine of this third installment is Gwennore, our elfin embraced healer. Gwennore is very distinctly an elf with her white blonde hair, pointed ears, and lavender eyes. Unfortunately, elves do not have a good reputation (not that she has ever met another elf), and Gwennore experiences a lot of prejudice and scorn. I really felt bad for Gwennie. I hated how she was treated, and I got wrapped up in her emotions and longing. Once Gwen gets to Norveshka, we really start to see her come into her own. Her spirited side comes out when dealing with our hero, and for the first time Gwen is feeling needed and important. Given that Norveshka is still at war with the elves of Woodwyn, she still faces prejudice and wariness from those around her, but she is also making new friends and helping people.

Interestingly our hero is not another elf, but a dragon shifter! We met General Silas Dravenko in So I Married a Sorcerer, and I'm glad we got him as a hero in his own book. Due to plague and curses that abound in Norveshka, there are very few children and Silas is heir to the throne. When his queen begins deteriorating more rapidly, and the king is willing to do anything to appease her, Silas knows that he needs help to solve the kingdom's problems. I loved his personality and interaction with Gwen. While the issues they faced were serious, Silas still managed to be flirty and fun and honest when it came to his feelings for Gwen.

While the plague and curse were the main plot conflict for this story, we are still following the overarching series conflict dealing with the Chameleon. The plot conflict and series arc are fairly intertwined as we see the Chameleon take advantage of strife in each kingdom in his bid for power. I like that with each marriage and ensuing coronation, our sisters from the Isle of Moon are helping to unite the kingdoms of Aerthlan.

Sometimes this story felt superficial when I would have liked deeper character development or more emotional meat to the dialogue. But I still enjoyed the story and read it in one sitting. For a relatively long book, it was a quick read. The pacing was done well and the characters were engaging and kept me focused on the story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher, St. Martin's Press.

There are a few simple rules that are key to an engaging romantic read, folks. Keeping things flowing is an obvious one. When it begins to feel overly drawn out and not making progress, that’s when my frustration starts to overtake and replace my enjoyment. There simply is no reason to rehash scenes by retelling them among book characters. Spending too much time on internal monologues that don’t really say or add anything new falls into that category, as well. Stalling the plot and lack of anything significant happening well into it speaks for itself, especially when the groundwork for engaging drama has been put into place but not being utilized. Making matters worse, is interjecting content that feels downright silly and out of place.

As you’ve likely just guessed, that is exactly what I felt happened here. Though Kerrelyn Sparks sure knows how to spark one’s imagination with her paranormal, interconnected themes in each of these stand-alone but on-going “Embraced” series, I definitely feel her storylines need to be condensed, more drama scattered throughout, and nonsensical elements (i.e., the mountain trolls rat vs wildcat scene and the tree creatures forensic abilities) left out. If you don’t mind a leisurely pace and/or meandering through peculiar add-in scenes, you may feel completely different.

The first portion did set the stage well, had great character development, main couple chemistry, and featured quite a bit of action and drama. Meaning, she did a slam up job of grabbing my attention and making me want to see more of the main couple interacting. But, honestly, it was fleeting and the rest simply didn’t meet my expectations. Need an example? “Puff” was her nickname for Silas in dragon form, folks. That alone felt unoriginally and childish to me.

By 70%, I struggled to keep reading. I could handle the occasional corny at times use of modern day lingo that slipped in a few times, as it was meant to insert some humor. But it got silly at times. Need another example? The heroine being made to look stupid by consistently using the word copulating when the hero referred to sex. It’s another rule I have in my romantic reads. Don’t make the leading lady look ignorant or awkward that ultimately leads me feeling embarrassed for her.

Silas seems to have it going on, folks. Mountains of muscle, easy on the eye gorgeous, and a Prince to boot, well, it’s easy to see why everyone saw him as something special. This dragon shifter though wanted nothing more than cure his clan of a five centuries old curse. He did fall for Gwen right away and it was apparent in the short amount of time this book covered (11 days, I think).

Despite being intrigued by his character, by 80%, the writing went from frustrating to annoying. I no longer cared how things ended, just assumed it will all work out in the end. Speaking of puff, by 90%, my determination in finishing this book went up like a puff of smoke. I was beyond done. I wish this author all the best and hope others enjoy this addition to the series. It just wasn’t as good as I had hoped it would be.

Title: Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon, Series: The Embraced (Book 3), Author: Kerrelyn Sparks, Pages: 448, stand-alone but part of a series, dragon shifting hero, half elf heroine. Rating: 2 stars

Book 1 - How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days (Luciana & Leofric), Pages: 396, 3/7/17
Book 2 - So I Married a Sorcerer (Rupert & Brigitta), Pages: 496, 8/29/17
Book 3 - Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon (Silas & Gwennore), Pages: 448, 3/27/18

(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review, nor is there any affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)

The next book in the Gifted series. I found Gwennore to be a bit whiny and indecisive. As someone who holds her own secrets about being Gifted, you would think she would give someone the benefit of the doubt. She really worked my nerves and I think the book was a bit overlong dealing with her “should I or shouldn’t I?” Question. I would love to continue reading this series but I think the writing has to be sharper.
3.5 stars

Okay, okay, I know from one look at the title that this book has very high potential to be cheesy. As long as the book didn't take itself too seriously, it could perhaps serve as a fun, fantasy romance though. And while it certainly didn't take itself too seriously, it was unfortunately too juvenile.

Our main character, Gwennore, is an elf who ends up being taken by a dragon while saving her niece. She ends up helping out the kingdom of the dragons as she is a healer and may be able to help the ill Queen. She ends up meeting and working with Silas, a general of the kingdom's military. Silas is incredibly good-looking and he is in turn incredibly attracted to Gwennore. However, Gwennore is an elf who is an enemy of the kingdom, so she constantly turns down his advances; it would be bad for his reputation. It very quickly turns into a game of cat and mouse. It's frustrating because Gwennore complains that she wants someone to accept her for who she is, and when Silas doesn't care that she's an elf, she just runs away saying it can't be possible. It would've been more fun if perhaps, after being rejected, Silas decides to give up, which then would cause our weak heroine to speak up, admit her feelings, and chase him instead.

Additionally, while the setting was an old, medievalist style fantasy, the speaking and mannerisms were inconsistent. It starts off with using terms like "Ye" but then forgets to maintain this. Silas teasingly calls Gwennore "snookums" and "bunnykins" which I highly doubt people used in medieval times. This just ended up adding to the juvenile feel of the book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an eARC inexchange for an honest review.

I will not restate the plot nor reveal any spoilers in this review.
Kerrelyn Sparks has written an interesting and unforgettable novel about dragon shifters. The characters are well-defined and well-rounded with a great degree of depth. EIGHT SIMPLE RULES FOR DATING A DRAGON is full of romance and suspense. I also found it to be very humorous. There are other books that take place prior to this one, however this book reads as a stand alone. That being said, this storyline continues as not all issues have been laid to rest. Overall, an excellent read with a great premise.

I have read all of the books in this series, and this one did not disappoint. This book followed Gwennore and her match. While sometimes a bit predictable, it was engrossing and engaging. I enjoy this world and am again so surprised at how well Kerrelyn Sparks made the successful transition from her vampire series to this very different series without me feeling let down.