As beautifully constructed and engaging as the previous books in the series, this latest adventure see Kaylin and co. exploring the border zones in search of Candallar, where they encounter something very unexpected - a piece of the "past" thought lost long ago. For the bulk of the book, the group is stuck there. As always, the characters really drive the narrative, but Sagara perfectly balances character development with plot advancement. While the choices made in this book certainly have wider implications, compared to some of the recent entries in this series, this felt like a smaller, self-contained narrative (which I enjoyed, as it really let the characters shine).

Cast in Wisdom by Michelle Sagara, a great read that I had trouble putting down! Sagara as always delivers a fantastic book. Kaylin is back in the middle of trouble that somehow is not her fault. The border between the fiefs has caught her attention this time and the cohort and dragons get dragged in to help her sort it out!