This is a followup to Masques where Aralorn and Wolf meet and defeat the ae'Magi. Time has passed with their relationship deepening but Wolf still going off on solitary trips to show his independence. When Aralorn hears that her estranged father has died she heads home for the funeral. Wolf shows up to accompany her. It's been ten years of mercenary life since she left. She is still an outsider who doesn't fit their lifestyle. Then Aralorn finds her father is not quite dead but ensorcelled by the ae'Magi they thought they defeated. So its back to figuring out how. This didn't have the appeal of the first volume. I just found to slow and less adventurous. Briggs has done better. ( )

This is a great book to relax with. If you loved "Masques" you will love this book too.
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It was nice, but not my favorite of Patricia Briggs' old stuff. It was worth reading, since I'd read Masques and liked the characters, but for her older writing, I'd recommend Raven's Shadow and Raven's Strike above all the others. ( )

This is a nice, easy read with a great plot. It's captivating the whole way through, the characters are likeable, and there's enough surprises that it doesn't become predictable. I look forward to reading more about Aralorn. ( )

Excellent book. Good, fun characters. A fun world and a mystery that had me fooled until the end. Wish there was more. ( )