In the crescent city series, Lidia Cervos—born of a witch mother and deer-shifter father—is a deeply conflicted character. Raised to serve as a brutal spymaster for the Asteri under the moniker “The Hind,” she’s secretly a double agent working with Ophion, the rebel group, under the alias Agent Daybright . Ruhn Danaan, on the other hand, operates as Agent Night . Using his telepathic abilities, they begin communicating mind-to-mind—strangers in a clandestine world, yet drawn together through whispered thoughts and shared purpose. Neither knows the other's true identity, and their telepathic “bridge” fosters intimacy and trust long before they ever meet face-to-face. Business Insider Business Insider At the climax, the revelation of Lidia’s true identity shakes Ruhn’s trust. Though he discovers Day is Lidia and tries to shield Bryce and himself, he must navigate a betrayal that cuts through their bond—including torturous actions she was forced to commit. From Enemies to Lovers Busin...
So this was a much bigger read than I anticipated. There was a lot of world building, something I have now learned to expect within the fantasy novels. I would say the first couple of hundred pages are fairly slow as they set the scene for everything that is to come. However, pay attention even if you are finding things a little slow. There is a lot packed into this book and as you progress you will most certainly find some shocking twists and turns. The main character is a female assassin, but don't let appearances deceive you, she is certainly more than she appears to be. It took me a long time to realise what the connection was, what she was hiding, as it is written in a way in which she herself does not know her secret. As for the male main character, he is now firmly on my list of book boyfriends.... but then, its kind of automatic acceptance isn't it, being some monstrously large dragon rider with a tortured soul that is also a demon in bed. Kahn gave me Xaden vi...