This is where Andrews’ ability to create three-dimensional characters shines. He’s responsible for so much death and misery, so why would we be interested in reading a book starring him, much less a book that involves a romance? You might remember Hugh d’Ambray as Kate’s evil father’s right-hand man, leader of a killing force of monsters and responsible for a lot of pain in Kate’s life and those of her friends. Who am I to argue? The timing truly is perfect, and anyone coming to this book cold without prior knowledge of Kate’s books is missing out on a lot of context and cool plot points. Both are infamous for betraying their allies, so how can they create a believable alliance to meet the challenge of their enemies?Īs the prophet says: “It is better to marry than to burn.”ĭiscussion: This book launches a new trilogy in the same world as the Kate Daniels series, but the authors recommend that it be read prior to the final book in Kate’s series. Desperate to shield her people and their simple way of life, she would accept help from the devil himself - and Hugh d’Ambray might qualify. Tasked with their protection, she’s trapped between the magical heavyweights about to collide and plunge the state of Kentucky into a war that humans have no power to stop. Her enemies call her Abomination her people call her White Lady.

Fast.Įlara Harper is a creature who should not exist. Hugh knows he must carve a new place for himself and his people, but they have no money, no shelter, and no food, and the necromancers are coming. Hugh is a shadow of the warrior he was, but when he learns that the Iron Dogs, soldiers who would follow him anywhere, are being hunted down and murdered, he must make a choice: to fade away or to be the leader he was born to be. Now his immortal, nearly omnipotent master has cast him aside. Hugh d’Ambray, Preceptor of the Iron Dogs, Warlord of the Builder of Towers, served only one man. No day is ordinary in a world where Technology and Magic compete for supremacy…But no matter which force is winning, in the apocalypse, a sword will always work. This is my first time reading this title.

Why I Chose This: My 2019 Resolution Project for Speculative Chic is to read the books in the Kate Daniels series and finish up with a first read of the final book.

Series: Iron Covenant #1 (Kate Daniels #9.5)

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