At last ! 
 After (only two ?) long years of dry spell since her ultimate Love at Stake novel, Kerrelyn Sparks finally delivers the first installment of her brand new series. 
 I must admit I was a bit nervous. 
 I always felt at home in her universe, and her books were the intellectual equivalent of some nice comfort food for me. 
 So. As impatient as I got, I also dreaded disappointment. 
 But after a first chapter that left me a bit worried, the story got up to speed and there it was : the magic worked again. Different world and characters, different plot and time setting, same style and fun. 
 In the world of paranormal romance, you've got a lot of classics, like vampires and shape-shifters. 
 Heroic fantasy ? 
 Not so much. And boy, did I like the change :) 
 The advertisement mentioned GOT mixed with Princess Bride. (Hot modern reference and ultimate classic). I won't deny those to the book, but If you're looking for references, you should find something from Willow, Ladyhawke, Heralds of Valdemar... even a bit of Marvel and DC. 
 I know. Don't let my odd old fashioned tastes frighten you. Have a look, get hooked ;).