I found the second installment of the Night Angel trilogy to be an immensely welcome addition to the first novel. I loved Beyond the Shadows, but after completing it I felt that I didn't have as good of an understanding of the world of Midcyru as I would have liked. I had a lot of questions about the different lands and territories described in the first book, as well as how the magic system worked in this world.

Shadow's Edge answered all my questions and more. After finishing this book I actually feel attached to the world of Midcyru. In addition to expanding on lore and history, Brent writes one hell of a story. The action scenes are intense, character development is amazing, and all of the different story lines fit together seamlessly. This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. I can't wait for more.

Picks up perfectly from where the first in the trilogy stopped and keeps going strong. It sets up the final book of the trilogy but don't think that it lacks an excellent read. Mr. Weeks is amazing!

Wow, what can I say. This trilogy is truly exceptional. This is the type of book that grips you from the first chapter and doesn't let go till the end. And the best part is the complete trilogy were all released within a month of each other, so you are not left hanging for months on end.

Can't wait to see what else Mr. Weeks has in store for us.

BRIEF SYNOPSIS:
With the fall of his home, Cenaria, to the Godking, Kylar Stern has left the wetboy (assassin) life behind. He, his "wife," and his adopted "daughter" are looking to settle elsewhere, but the nature of his skills and passions proves difficult to abandon. Meanwhile, the King of Cenaria is living in the dungeon of the castle making allies and enemies with the wretched criminals. Events transpire that force Kylar to return to his home, his former allies, and his previous lifestyle.

OVERALL IMPRESSIONS:
SHADOW'S EDGE was a nice follow-up to THE WAY OF SHADOWS. It does not surpass by any means, but it picks up nicely and continues the intriguing character development of some of the most memorable characters in recent fantasy literature.

SHADOW'S EDGE takes place in a multitude of locales and the travel in between. This technique allows for Weeks to do some more world building for his fantasy world, which is well executed. The reader should have a greater appreciation for Weeks' creation after reading this book.

By far one of the strongest aspects of Weeks' The Night Angel Trilogy is the characters. They are interesting, compelling, and believable. Logan and Kylar are extremely fascinating and reading about their exploits incites emotions that range from love to hatred, empathy to disgust, and everything in between. It has been a long time since I have read a book that has so easily charged me emotionally, which if for no other reason, is a reason to read SHADOW'S EDGE.

J.Stoner

If you have read the first book,I don't see how you can resist the urge to read the second. This book is every bit as good. This series is one of the very, very few that I will most likely read again in 5-10 years.