This was the prequel I needed so badly. I spent all of Winterspell entirely on Anise’s side, and I finished Summerfall EVEN MORE on Anise’s side. Honestly. I loved Rinka. Alban is useless - don’t care two pennies for him, but Rinka was everything.

After reading this one, I wish even more that Anise had been able to wipe everyone out. They deserve it. I’ve never been more on the villain's side in my whole life. 

I’m glad I read this after Winterspell. I don’t think I would have enjoyed Winterspell as much as I did if I had read this one first.