pickThe second published #valdemar book! This was a re-read for me. Even though I've read it a couple times in the past I could feel myself becoming anxious during certain parts. It's an interesting book that expands on Talia's story from the first book, but I enjoyed the first book more.
pickI always forget that nearly the entirety of this book takes place while she's on circuit. I think it might be the most time in the actual job of a Herald we ever get. So many of the one-off books are people's journeys to becoming a Herald, and the longer cycles usually have to do with some huge historical event or crisis... Not that Talia doesn't go through a crisis in this, but I forgot how much I enjoyed the minutiae of her actual internship.
Really insanely early to church today as I had to hitch a ride with our friends; M is still recovering from oral surgery (which is code for she‘s way high on pain meds) and can‘t be out in public (see: way high on pain meds). So I‘m hiding with my book and tea and bagel for another hour and a half.
Arrow's Flight | 
