I definitely enjoyed this book a LOT better than the second book in the series. I think that is ultimately writing this review, even though I didn't review the first novel. This definitely redeemed the story of Kali for me. Even though the "triangle" was still there, once the reasoning was revealed I was able to appreciate what it added to the story, even though I'm still not a fan of the triangle as a plot device in the second book. I suppose though it did lay the groundwork for some of what happened in the Rogue Queen, so ok. I really enjoyed the attention that was paid to the other sister warriors in the book, both from the other lands and from the ranis/courtesans. Kalinda confronting her past and childhood was also a nice touch. All in all, I'm glad I decided to read this one.

Now, as a side note I feel like the story could have totally ended here, but since there's another book coming I guess I'll be adding that to my "Want to Read" list.