Genna and Catri are saved from a plot to assassinate Genna by an unlikely ally. They are taken by their savior to the Spire, which ends up being an old human city with incredible magic that protects them and has incredible innovations. Unfortunately this protection has it's dark side and Genna eventually has to leave, both to move forward with her Sunrider responsibilities and to be safe.

This felt kind of like a bridge novel. Everything that happens is to move the entire series (or trilogy) to a conclusion. It doesn't feel like a complete story and you are very aware that it's part of a larger tale. That being said I had pretty much completely forgotten everything that happened in the first book and still found it an enjoyable/entertaining read. There is amazing attention to detail and world building,the characters are likable and while I don't think it can completely stand on it's own b/c it doesn't feel like a completed story by itself, someone who doesn't get too focused on the missing information can read it and enjoy it. ( )

Genna and Catri are saved from a plot to assassinate Genna by an unlikely ally. They are taken by their savior to the Spire, which ends up being an old human city with incredible magic that protects them and has incredible innovations. Unfortunately this protection has it's dark side and Genna eventually has to leave, both to move forward with her Sunrider responsibilities and to be safe.

This felt kind of like a bridge novel. Everything that happens is to move the entire series (or trilogy) to a conclusion. It doesn't feel like a complete story and you are very aware that it's part of a larger tale. That being said I had pretty much completely forgotten everything that happened in the first book and still found it an enjoyable/entertaining read. There is amazing attention to detail and world building,the characters are likable and while I don't think it can completely stand on it's own b/c it doesn't feel like a completed story by itself, someone who doesn't get too focused on the missing information can read it and enjoy it. ( )

Genna and Catri are saved from a plot to assassinate Genna by an unlikely ally. They are taken by their savior to the Spire, which ends up being an old human city with incredible magic that protects them and has incredible innovations. Unfortunately this protection has it's dark side and Genna eventually has to leave, both to move forward with her Sunrider responsibilities and to be safe.

This felt kind of like a bridge novel. Everything that happens is to move the entire series (or trilogy) to a conclusion. It doesn't feel like a complete story and you are very aware that it's part of a larger tale. That being said I had pretty much completely forgotten everything that happened in the first book and still found it an enjoyable/entertaining read. There is amazing attention to detail and world building,the characters are likable and while I don't think it can completely stand on it's own b/c it doesn't feel like a completed story by itself, someone who doesn't get too focused on the missing information can read it and enjoy it. ( )

Genna and Catri are saved from a plot to assassinate Genna by an unlikely ally. They are taken by their savior to the Spire, which ends up being an old human city with incredible magic that protects them and has incredible innovations. Unfortunately this protection has it's dark side and Genna eventually has to leave, both to move forward with her Sunrider responsibilities and to be safe.

This felt kind of like a bridge novel. Everything that happens is to move the entire series (or trilogy) to a conclusion. It doesn't feel like a complete story and you are very aware that it's part of a larger tale. That being said I had pretty much completely forgotten everything that happened in the first book and still found it an enjoyable/entertaining read. There is amazing attention to detail and world building,the characters are likable and while I don't think it can completely stand on it's own b/c it doesn't feel like a completed story by itself, someone who doesn't get too focused on the missing information can read it and enjoy it. ( )

This is the sequel for The Ruby Key, which I really liked. I found it disappointing. Many of the characters we met in the first story were barely present and I missed their interactions.

I was not able to find any information on another book, so I have to assume that there is not one in the works at this time. That means the whole story was left hanging, because most of the it felt like a segue for the next one. I ended up with more questions than answers, which left me feeling frustrated. There was a lot of wandering around and I'm not sure what the significance of some of it was.

I really wish this wasn’t the case, because the writing style is fun and the characters are interesting and I would like to see what happens next. If there was another book coming I would have a totally different review because I do like the stories, especially the humor. I just can't stand unfinished stories. ( )