Although this is a sequel with the same key characters, it's quite a different tale, even as it extends the original narrative. Interesting and with the potential to be expanded out further. ( )

Just as good as Cold-Forged Flame. Ree discovers more about herself, in the process of helping deal with terrorists (hard to find a description of what they're doing) and helping a group of wanderers. Very rich, hope there will be more. ( )

I really enjoyed this story. Ree is a compelling main character, and the mystery surrounding her is really intriguing. I liked how the story continued and the introduction of Mevres and how they progressed the story. ( )

I was super excited for the second novella in the Varekai series and I have to say, in comparison with the first book, this one left me a tiny bit disapointed. It's by no means a bad book, but the level of exceiment I felt when thinking about reading this wasn't met when I was actually reading it.

My biggest issue with this book is that there's a significant time gap between this and the first book (or I'm an ass and have forgotten more than I think I did). I felt like I was missing some key details, especially every time the whole "can't sleep in the same bed for more than 3 nights" issue our main character had. Am I forgetting this?! Has anyone read the first book (yes it's only 100 pages, but I'm not ready to re-read it yet) and can you tell me if this means something?

The ending left me hopeful though and I can't wait for the third installment, but shit, I wish these were full lenght novels! It's akin to reading a graphic novel. I feel like I need more bang for my buck, but more importantly I hate waiting a year or so to read another 100-something pages! UGH. It's just good and I want more now! ( )

The second Ree Varekai novella finds Ree returning to Solaike a year or so after the successful end of the rebellion there. She falls in with a band of Korenat refugees, including another archon, who claims that Ree is herself Korenat. Still without much of her memory, Ree resists the identification, as she feels no kinship with the perpetual travelers.

There is trouble in Solaike, a large group of outlaws attacking travelers, hoping to stir up enough trouble to overthrow the new king. Ree joins the army seeking to find and root them out of the wilderness where they lurk.

Well-written and enjoyable but nothing special. ( )