Even better than its predecessor, Chains. The story picks up right where Chains left off, only this one is narrated by Curzon. As with Chains, the level of historical detail revolving around the day-to-day life of a slave during the Revolution - as well as the conditions at Valley Forge - are layered and intimate all at once. This is a fast-paced, well told, authentically voiced story that adds onto the great work already started with the first book. I can hardly wait for Ashes!