Held captive in the barbarian kingdom of Venda, Lia and Rafe have little chance of escape. Desperate to save her life, Lia's erstwhile assassin, Kaden, has told the Vendan Komizar that she has the gift, and the Komizar's interest in Lia is greater than anyone could have foreseen. Meanwhile, nothing is straightforward. Lia always believed the Vendans to be barbarians. Now that she lives amongst them, however, she realizes that may be far from the truth. Wrestling with her upbringing, her gift, and her sense of self, Lia must make powerful choices that will affect her country... and her own destiny.
Quick Thoughts 1. It's not often that the second book is better than the first but I'd say this one is equal. 2. Could this love triangle get any more complicated! Triangle? Square? I don't know what's happening! 3. Lia's family is horrible but I feel like there's still a big secret that's yet to be revealed. 4. This plot was crazy! I don't know how to feel about Venda right now! 5. Why isn't the next one out yet?! It kind of ended with a cliff hanger!
