3.75 stars

This book consists of 4 interconnecting stories.
The first one was the slowest and hardest but it had to set the world and the subsequent stories furthered the world building and friendship group.

Hollowick and Fen's story actually annoyed me a bit. I understood he was hurting and took off but I couldn't believe Hollowick would leave his sister there when they were both accused of lying to the king.

My favourite was Lyra and Wenwicks story. My heart went out to Lyra and what he went through as a child. The way he protected Amanda was lovely.

I loved Toki and his dragon. when he was in the wrong he took it on board. Roswick was a great partner for him. When they both got out of their heads and understood the other was interested they were a great pair.

Creawick was an interesting character. Even seeing him through Elawick's eyes and knowing his back story he still came across rude and abrasive. I did enjoy the glimpses of real Creawick when he made an appearance.