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I picked up on more little details of this one while listening than I did reading it 4 years ago now. I also enjoyed it much more than I did last time. Maybe because I was prepared from the beginning that Rhin was only going to be a character in the present tense for less than half the series. I quite enjoyed this book this time around, if I‘m being honest.
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Charging ahead, because I know from experience this book will make me feel better from the last book. After taking some time to regroup and process after the heartbreak of the last book, it is time to charge ahead, just like Pince Hywel, the new edling.
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I‘m out of my Woodbury slump and finished this Book 7. Kudos to Ms Woodbury for tackling the social ills of medieval Wales and its neighbors in another complex story. The main characters are so well written that I‘ve become quite attached to them (or hate them when necessary), but even new characters are richly detailed, like the Shrewsbury deputy sheriff in this one and even a very minor Irish character and King Madog. 4 stars.

Since I finished The Dante Club (loved it!) I am back to this Book 7 of 11 in the series. I know why I‘m struggling with this series now (spoiler below), but I shall be strong and jump back in.

5🌟 Cadwaladr has been a naughty, naughty boy since he‘s been in exile and on the run for his life (and not in the fun way we all enjoy so much, either). I think, in a way, I healed a little from the heartbreak of the last book along with the characters. Another spectacular Gareth and Gwen story. I am in love with this series, and the historical note at the end of this book also gave me some historical books to look up.

I read this and just kept on going, then several chapters later I really sunk in for me and I stopped to go back and find it. This is so true, and one of those things you don‘t really fully understand or appreciate until you‘ve lost someone you love.
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This is such a great little quotable. So true.
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Geeze, how do these guys really feel about him? I just can‘t quite tell.
What would a murder investigation be if the whole town didn‘t want one of the victims dead?!
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After the tragic ending of the last one, I‘m really looking forward to this one. I‘m kind of hoping Hywel can get a cuddle from Mari, and Christina doesn‘t turn out to be a traitor, too.

Deep breath.

HERE WE GO!!!
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And on to Book 7. As hard as it is to bear (based on the ending of the last book, Book 6), I appreciate the author‘s staying true to Welsh history.