The One and Only Crystal Druid

Wow, that was a magnificent ride.

It's hard to say how great this book is without coming off like a fangirl, but my god, it was amazing. I LOVED THIS BOOK!

Unveiled introduces a new main character who is nothing like the previous leads in the Guild Codex. This book can be your introduction to this world because it's a stand-alone series, but it's so much richer if you've read the others.

Saber is a ... train wreck when we meet her. Or maybe she's a bomb trying medium-hard not to explode. Either way her story is intense and exciting to read. Her backstory is tragic and her actions, while not exactly what a civilized person would do, are fairly understandable for who she is and what she's been through. We don't get everything of course, and there are some hints of more to come.

And then there's Zak. For those of us already familiar with the one and only Crystal Druid, this book is a supremely delicious treat. We get to see so much more of him, and every bit is fantastic. More insight into his relationship with Lalakai and his past, which helps explain some of his actions in Spellbound and Warped. We see how Tori and Kit have changed him, and how he's dealing with the aftermath of his decisions.

The passion between Saber and Zak is already sizzling, and I'm here for it. But it's not just hot - and I wouldn't call it cold. It's ... very fitting for who these two people are.

One of my favorite things about Unveiled so far is the focus on fae. They are heavily featured, and we meet some familiar familiars (sorry couldn't help it) and plenty of new characters. And of course we get a couple cameos and Easter eggs from the greater Guild Codex world, which is always fun.

The world building is excellent, the pacing is solid, and the ending is incredible. It wraps up the main story and leaves you primed for the next book: The Long Forgotten Winter King.