
With a little more practice, he could really give Cardan a run for his money. Every time he talked about/to Kaye my eyes shifted into heart shapes and threatened to jump out of my skull in delight. Seriously, I fell in love with him all over again. Even though he sent Kaye away like a dumbass. As for Roiben, he was as charming and beautiful as ever, with his own spectacular moments of brilliance in him. Sure she's one of them, but a lot of those who have lived in Faerieland their whole lives couldn't manage as well as she did.

She also learned how to deal with the fae like a badass. I found that Kaye had a much better character arc in this book and her storyline was more intense and emotional. Also, I found the ending to be pretty satisfying and really really cute. I caught some major foreshadowing for The Folk of the Air series that blew my damn mind so thoroughly I haven't recovered yet. There were some pretty cool twists, although a few were a little predictable but still enjoyable.

I have loved them with all my heart since book one and I never stopped. Not counting Kaye, Roiben, Corny, and Lutie-loo. I also cared a lot more about the characters than I did previously. The plot was much more interesting, fast-paced, and emotional. It was still a little dull but not to the same extent as book one.

I am pleased to report that Ironside was a significant improvement to Tithe. I wanted to complete Roiben and Kaye's story before moving on to another one. Honestly, I don't know why the series order would be set like this but.oh well. Valiant, the second book in the series, has different protagonists. Yes, I read the third book in the series before the second one and it seems like I've made the right choice.
