Laia’s journey is, in many ways, the heart of the story: how do you maintain compassion (which has always been her superpower) in the face of evil like the Nightbringer? Her struggle with this question is heartwrenching to witness, and yet the passion and light we saw in her since the very beginning remains unwavering.Īs for the Blood Shrike, I’m basically drowning in hugs because I know she would never accept them and I have MANY TO GIVE. Both women have grown exponentially throughout this series, and in this final installment, they are forced to dig deep within themselves until they reach an inner strength of such magnitude, it took my breath away. Laia, Helene, and I have been through some shit, to put it lightly, but this book left us bonded for life. But it soon becomes apparent that there is a greater battle to be fought, with the entire future of the world at stake, and while Laia, Helene, and Elias are no strangers to sacrifice, this war will test their limits, their relationships, and most of all, their humanity. Laia and the Blood Shrike are now allies and (adorably) friends, united in their mission to take down Keris, who has declared herself Empress and continues to weave a path of destruction through the Tribal lands thanks to the unholy union of the Martials and the jinn army.

In that time, Elias’ emotions and memories have been dwindling as he more fully becomes the Soul Catcher, focused on serving Mauth and passing ghosts through the Waiting Place. It’s been five months since the Nightbringer freed the jinn and Cook’s sacrifice enabled Laia to escape Antium with the Blood Shrike, her sister Livia, and Baby Emperor Zacharias. Also, may I call your attention to the item in Elias’ hand? Sa-woon. If you haven’t read this series yet, what the hell are you doing? Quit with this review and get to work!ĭamn, this cover is smokin’! I do miss Helene, but that scythe is a real knockout, and Laia’s face means business. Hold it right there! Have you read the first three books in the Ember in the Ashes series? If so, please proceed and know that I have intentionally avoided spoiling more than the premise of A Sky Beyond the Storm, because I’m not an asshole. Relationship Status: Til Death The Waiting Place Do Us Part

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