I enjoyed this book better then the previous one. I really enjoyed all the new characters that we met and how complex the world became. It was a complex story and i loved all the unexpected twists and turns. ( )

I enjoyed this book better then the previous one. I really enjoyed all the new characters that we met and how complex the world became. It was a complex story and i loved all the unexpected twists and turns. ( )

Book 3 in the first adult re-read of my beloved Immortals series.

Finally we get to visit Carthak, the empire that's caused so much trouble throughout the series. I rather like the setting - it's a bit different from the usual stock fantasy empire, taking its influences from classical Roman and Egyptian cultures as well as diverse African cultures.

It was also interesting to re-read in light of having just read Tempests and Slaughter. ( )

This is my favorite book in the Immortals quartet. There are so many things I love about it - Alanna plays a larger role here than she does in the other books, you see a whole new country, great world building, and some new gods. This is the book in the series where things start coming together. I love it.

1/30/12:
Continuing my re-read of the series. This is still my favorite of the Daine books. There is just so much to adore! I loved seeing Carthak and it's Egyptian-esque culture. The world-building junkie in me was extremely happy. I loved that we saw Alanna more, and Duke Gareth and Gary had cameo appearances. I loved that the gods were front and center, and I can't even begin to describe how awesome the dinosaurs were. ( )

Tamora Pierce does an excellent job crafting her characters. Daine is relatable and kind, and Numair, Kaddar, and the rest are all personable and complex. I also enjoyed how Pierce kept the suspence up, despite Daine's incredibly massive powers.
This is an excellent vacation day's read, and I'd recommend it. ( )