This was actually the first book from this series that I read, which I would not suggest. OK, so I actually didn't read it at first, I mostly flipped through it, and saw the last page where Claire was thinking about how they made Shane the bait. I said, "Ugh, they're going to kill him off, BOOOO!" Even though I didn't actually know who he was. I put it down and refused to read it. My little sister shoved Glass houses (The first book in the series) into my hands and demanded that I read it. Then I really got hooked. So, I worked my way through the first three books and FINALLY started this book, and understood what was going on, but I still didn't like it as well as the others. Lesson of the day? START FROM THE BEGINING OF THE SERIES! Or else you might end up missing out on a great book OR you will be VERY confused.

Re-Read October 2019

Bishop: What about you Myrnin? Will you swear?
Myrnin: Yes. *Starts to cuss*
Me: OMG YAAASSSS.

Re-reading this brought back all the feelings I felt when I mistakenly picked up the book oh so many years ago and I was stressing out over Shane. But it was also pretty cool, because I noticed things this time that I didn't my first (or second, or third) read through.