Michael's Reviews > Saint's Blood

Sebstien de Castell continues to impress with his Greatcoats series. I find myself extremely concerned for our protagonists and Tristia. I think the character development in this book was among the best (admittedly they are all good). But I particularly liked the introspection of Falcio and (view spoiler)[ the branching out of Kest to shielding, Valianas growing role, and Aline's confronting her doubts/demons (hide spoiler)]. I thought the premise of this one was fun to think about and that there were some devious components as well (view spoiler)[ I'm thinking specifically about the Blacksmith and his masks of infamy - that note that said something like "You'll make her wear it" (hide spoiler)]

There was a fight or two that I wasn't as invested in, but Sebastien de Castell continues to be among the best in class at writing fight scenes that develop either the plot or the characters or demonstrate some cool untapped capability. Kudos to him for that for sure!