This book occurs shortly after the events of Firebird and follows the eldest, Lela, who happens to be a bloodsinger. The blessed sister of Minerva finds herself gagged and suppressed and turns to self harm, until she meets a Tribune in one of her master's revels. Deep in the olive grove, under the aegis of her patron, she rediscovers trust and meaning...
Blair Dade brings out the deep hurts, angst and turmoil that Lela faced, and voices her constant insecurity and analysis paralysis from being a tortured slave impeccably. Kale Williams excels in bringing out the upright, honor bound and affectionate Trajan, his deep intonation powering both the Tribune and the Saphirrus dragon perfectly!
This one was a slow burn compared to the faming conflagration of its predecessor. Juliette Cross succeeds well in tuning her characters security and insecurity to the gentle sussurations of trust and hope. And a culmination of power in an epic showdown!!
I enjoyed this auddiobook best in the sun, during my long walks, some of the themes were too much for darkness. Read at your pace and pleasure.
My dragon roars with gratitude to Bramble books, Macmillian Audio and Netgalley for sustaining the little reader inside me!
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