" This is another book in the five ancestors series that has interesting plot development but which doesn't stand alone. (If I could, I would give it 3 1/2 stars, but this site doesn't allow for halves). The end clearly is an opening to the next book in the series as the fates of most of the main characters are up in the air. This is an active book with an intelligent female protagonist. However, some parts of the story were so dark and violent that it took me longer to get through this one than the others that preceded it in the series. Although I do feel for the characters and like getting to know Hok (the protagonist) and her family better, I would only recommend this book to people who want to read the rest of the series. "
— Anna, 2/6/2014