I enjoyed this though the war was very quick and the aftermath/recovery was short. I liked the pacing in book two better- the first book dragged and the third rushed. But I still enjoy Canavan’s writing and this world and characters. I expected more from Lilia but I guess it leaves it open for the future. I was intrigued by her and Kallen’s relationship

and relieved when he turned out to be a good guy after all. Lilia/Anyi and Lorkin/Tyvara seem to be the next generation to focus on.