But instead, we immediately jump 2 weeks ahead.įurthermore, the story follows the established pattern of two people who start as adversaries, but get to know each other better and can’t resist their mutual attraction. You would expect the story to then recount Martise’s first day, when she meets servant Gurn and starts her life in the manor. For instance, Martise arrives at Silhara’s manor and she’s clearly intimidated by the house itself and its master. That being said, this book definitely wasn’t without flaws. And with me already being tired from holiday obligations, you can imagine how great that worked out for me. What did I think of this novel? Well, let me say I rushed through it! I just couldn’t put it down.

And while they both have their own agenda, they can’t resist their growing feelings for each other. Together, they start searching for a ritual to defeat Corruption, but while doing so, they learn secrets about each other. He knows Martise, sent to him as an apprentice, is actually a spy.

Silhara has asked the Conclave for help with the god called Corruption who has invaded his mind and promises him unrivaled power.

In return for her freedom, she promises to spy on the renegade sorcerer Silhara of Neith and expose his treachery. Was this a great final book of the year, or did I regret it?īondswoman Martise strikes a bargain with her master, a bishop of the Conclave. Instead, I picked up a fantasy romance called Master of Crows, by Grace Draven. So I didn’t want to dive into a long and heavy book to end my 2018. I usually don’t read a lot during the holidays, because I’m so very tired after all those family dinners.

Master of crows by grace draven