Emrael's journey continues in Fate of Silent Gods, and everything that made the first book so enjoyable continues right along with it. We get plenty more epic battles (which Drakeford is particularly skilled at writing, I think) as Emrael's predicament and responsibilities deepen. Yet, refreshingly, just as much attention is paid to the rendering of Emrael's personal relationships, from his brother Ban to his mentor Jaina (my forever fave!). Add in some political maneuvering, a rapidly maturing hero, and some delightfully evil priests, and this was an incredibly solid sophomore installment to the trilogy. I'm eagerly awaiting the final book!