The Canard Case

I deeply loved the first three stories in this series. I have a suspicion I'd love this one two, if only I could remember who any of these people were.

This is book four of an interconnected series of fantasy novels. Each book tells its own self contained story, featuring the same (ever expanding) cast. However, as I discovered reading this book, stand alone doesn't mean ‘pick up anywhere' or ‘wait over four years to read the sequel.'

There is no recap, no explanation for who these people are. Just a drop in the deep end and see if you swim or sink. Me, I floundered for a while and then just quit trying to figure out anything that had happened previously (up to and including the connection amongst all these people) and just sort of floated.

Also, we have an Arandur and an Aranhil - one of which is called Aran and all of which left me baffled for a good, solid, three chapters.

Final note: I do love the fact that Sevana has finally gotten a case that she feels is over her head. While I love my confident, cocky girl, it was such fun her having to admit that she needs help.