Samantha's Reviews > The Silver Blade

I do think I prefer the first book, but this was an enjoyable conclusion. The danger is higher, but Yann is also more in his element, making it a fun and exciting read. I also love the villain, and just how sinister he is.

I do wish there had been more opportunity for the romance to blossom, rather than it happening simply through letters, but it made sense for how the story was set up.

I also wish more had been seen of Yann's exploits, rather than leaving them largely to the imagination. I know most of the time it was super easy for him, which is why it was always skipped over, but it would have made the title of the book feel more prominent, rather than something that is simply referenced from time to time.

However, those are more of opinionated nitpicks, and I did enjoy the story as a whole. I loved that we got to explore what had been hinted at in the first book, and that everything connected together so well. I also love the turmoil Yann faced, though I wish the book had delved just a little more into his feelings, rather than it just focusing on his actions. I think that's the biggest thing that holds this book back, is that it steps back from Yann's emotions too much.

Overall, while it didn't grip me quite as much as the first book, I loved the villain even more here, and it was great to see how much Yann had grown. It could feel a little slow at times, but there was always danger in motion, and I was always excited to see how the characters would handle it.