By Kelly Bridgewater
Dismantled centuries ago, the
sword of Goliath is still rumored to thirst for its enemies' blood. Cole
"Tox" Russell only wants to begin his life with Haven Cortes, but he
must first complete a final mission: retrieve that sword and destroy the deadly
Arrow & Flame Order.
The AFO, however, is determined to claim the sword. Wielding their father's life over Tzivia and Ram Khalon, they threaten to expose Ram's long-held and dangerous secret while demanding Tzivia locate the sword. With the Wraith team slowly being torn apart, things only worsen when Mercy Maddox, a new operative, emerges with the stunning news that the sword is tied to both Ram's secret and a string of unsolved serial murders.
Tox, Ram, and the others are forced to set aside fear and anger to focus only on the enemy. No matter the cost, Wraith must stop or take the enemy down with them.
The AFO, however, is determined to claim the sword. Wielding their father's life over Tzivia and Ram Khalon, they threaten to expose Ram's long-held and dangerous secret while demanding Tzivia locate the sword. With the Wraith team slowly being torn apart, things only worsen when Mercy Maddox, a new operative, emerges with the stunning news that the sword is tied to both Ram's secret and a string of unsolved serial murders.
Tox, Ram, and the others are forced to set aside fear and anger to focus only on the enemy. No matter the cost, Wraith must stop or take the enemy down with them.
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My Thoughts:
I have read both books in Ronie Kendig's The Tox Files
series: Conspiracy of Silence and the
Crown of Souls and loved them, so of
course, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Thirst for Steel. I have heard about this book since I finished the Crown of Souls, and I have been
patiently waiting for this book like a little kid trying to behave on the way
to Disney World for the first time. Finally, I got the book in my hand, and
Kendig did not disappoint.
As always, Kendig's writing is top notch. I love how she
draws me into every little detail of the setting that I need to know. I love
how she describes the fight scenes, which are more detailed in male writings in
my opinion, but not for Kendig, she rivals any male writer. I love her
attention to detail and her ability to bring me into unfamiliar settings and
make them familiar for me.
The plot. Of course, my favorite thing about a book. Does it
hold my attention? Does my mind wander? As a word of caution when Thirst for
Steel starts, there are many different viewpoints. I think, and I could be
wrong, there are five present day viewpoints and a past viewpoint. So some
readers might find it confusing for a while and wonder how they all are
connected. BUT . . . if you have read
Kendig before, then the miracle is how she does tie them all together in a
pretty bow at the end of the novel. I knew she would, so I stuck though the
novel trusting her to do what she promises. I really loved the action in this
novel. It is fast paced, and I really had a hard time putting it down. I was
running on the treadmill with the book in my hand. I didn't want to stop.
The characters. Kendig throws a couple of surprises toward
the end of the novel. She made me gasp, but I understood and completely
empathize with her reasonings for doing what she did. I loved seeing more of
the lives of familiar characters as they struggle to achieve their desire for a
normal life. I am sad to see the series end and say good-bye to these
characters. But now that I have all three books, I think I will return to them
and read them again in order, one right after another.
Overall, Thirst for
Steel by Ronie Kendig is a wonderful ending to her Tox Files series. It is
filled with surprises, actions, and characters I have grown to struggle and
empathize with. I am sad to see the series end, but I can't wait to see what
else Kendig has up her sleeve. Onto her next series.
I received a complimentary copy of Thirst of Steel by Ronie Kendig from Bethany House Publishers, but
the opinions stated are all my own.
My Rating:
5 out of 5 stars
About the Author
About the Author
Ronie Kendig is an award-winning, bestselling author
of over twenty titles. She grew up an Army brat, and now she and her
Army-veteran husband live a short train ride from New York City with
their children and retired military working dog. Ronie's degree in
psychology has helped her pen novels of intense, raw characters. Visit
Ronie online at:
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