Daniel Babalola

“I am the End.”

I'm still reeling—this book left me speechless.

Wintersteel is hands down the best in the Cradle series so far. The fight scenes were intense, the emotional stakes were higher than ever, and the character development was nothing short of brilliant. And Eithan? He's a total scene-stealer. I just want to give him a hug for being such an incredible badass.

Lindon truly came into his own in this volume. In previous books, he was sharp but often felt like he was relying too much on luck or being pulled forward by others. But his loss to Yerin was a major turning point. It forced him to dig deep and rebuild himself, and seeing him through another's eyes was a powerful moment of growth. It felt like he finally stepped up as a true force to be reckoned with.

Even characters like Little Blue and Ruby, who could have easily been sidelined, became key players. Will Wight masterfully weaves their growth into the story, making it feel natural and essential, like threads in the Way itself.

And that ending? I was floored. It was pure dominance, and the power on display was breathtaking. I had an inkling space powers would come into play, but what we got was beyond anything I could have imagined. Here we go onto Bloodline