Oh ok so...., Went right into this one as well, wanting to know 'What happens next?!'. I usually get overwhelmed reading back to back books in a series, like it drags on. I didn't start feeling that way until.... Eugenie did something that pissed me off and after that it started with the dragging feeling. I was really mad at her for switching back between guys. I mean sheesh, she could have ripped into Dorian before she jumped right back with Kiyo. In the first book, I liked Kiyo and the second had me liking Dorian but jeez woman! If she had such an issue with the dominance Dorian wanted in the bedroom, then she shouldn't have let him be that way everytime (at least balance it out!) and she should have demanded the respect for him not to do that. If she liked it that much, then don't bitch about it! She also could have demanded for any relantionship (being ally or intimate) that he commit to be up front, blatant, honest, and truthful. She always talked like it is important to her and mentioned it but never requested it of him. If she did then Dorian would come to know that games and white lies wouldn't fly or be passed off so easliy be her. Things get even more complicated for Eugenie in this book as she must now face the repercussions of Dorian's heroic actions. Together, they must face Leith and his mother Katrice, who are trying to do everything possible to to get Eugenie to submit. However, they soon learn that no daughter of the Storm King ever has to submit to anyone. As for Eugenie, her unfortunately triangle with Dorian and Kiyo only becomes more entangled and confusing. Back and forth and back and forth... or so it seems. However her choice is suddenly and unexpectedly taken away from her, but it not necessarily a winning situation for anyone.In my own opinion, Eugenie over-reacts about the whole Iron Crown thing--especially what Dorian says. She claims that his intentions were selfish and power-hungry, but anyone with half of a brain can see that he absolutely loves her. If not for this falling out, the ending of this book would be quite different. (But fear not, I won't spoil it for you).I'm not saying that I hate Kiyo by any means, but sometimes I question his morals. He hates any form of bloodshed, power or violence, and then he refuses to support Eugenie on an issue that one would expect him to feel oppositely about. Clearly, his connection with Maiwenn is more important to him than the one he has with Eugenie. Eugenie is better off with Dorian--he always supports her no matter what and seems to understand how it feels to wield the power of the Storm King. In conclusion, I must say that I like the direction of the plot, but I do however wish that the biological father was different.
What do You think about Le Sacre De Fer (2011)?
This was my favourite of the series.
—saphireblade
