Wow, honestly. I read both of these books and I am really interested on how the author could possibly make a third one any better. Wrath of the Talon took all the bits I loved in the first book and ENRICHED THEM. Somehow. But boy was this one ANGSTY. The story and even our characters have such a yearning for life yet held back by all this intense destruction, including self destruction might I add. It was just so good and I really love her writing, everything comes across so firm. Which is what this story needs. I really loved this and you should definitely check this series out!