Jo Miller (USA: CO) (2008/01/14): This book was much better than the first two. A lot more satisfying. More action, better character building. I did get tired of the whole "I wonder what so and so is thinking, feeling... and I'm sure it's this, but I'm not going to ask or bring it up" avoid the issue thing. It just makes me want to scream "OUT WITH IT FOR PETE'S SAKE!!!" All and all, just this one book makes me want to read more from Lackey now. I think this series was some of her begining books, and I've a couple of her books that I've loved. OF course they were co- authored with Andre Norton and Kate Elliott as well. I've also read some other reviews saying that Talia (the main character) is one of their favorites. Not mine, I couldn't stand her most of the time.