Name: Crossed Blades
ISBN: 9781937007843

Kelly McCullough

Former temple assassin Aral Kingslayer finds his past catching up to him when Jax Seldansbane, a fellow Blade and his former fiancée, needs his help in destroying the dark forces that took everything from him. Original.

Crossed Blades

Laura Kehoe

McCullough's Fallen Blade novels gets better with each book. I love the mixture of humor and darker aspects. This book is full of magic, exciting battles, and interesting characters. As with the previous books in the series, it was impossible to put Crossed Blades down for long. 

That being said, there were still a few things I wasn't as thrilled with. First off, while there were some mentions of the events in the first two books, it still felt like a completely separate story. I would have liked a little more incorporation of the past, especially those characters who were present in the first book but largely ignored in the second. Also, although this is actually a positive thing, I found myself wishing for a longer book. There was so much in this story and so many characters I am interested to learn more about. I felt myself closing the book and wanting more information and details. 

All in all, however, I would recommend Crossed Blades. It was a great novel and I am eager to continue the series!