Terry Goodkind is a master story teller. His books contain suspense, mystery, action and so much more. They truly are magical! The characters are so real that when you finish a book you almost feel like you are missing an old friend and can't wait to read the next one so you can catch up with them!!

I was so happy to see that Goodkind was continuing the series. This book was not as complex and in depth as his earlier ones, but was still a great read and I am looking forward to seeing how the story progresses.

The tale of Richard and Kahlan is fun but with no ending. Goodkind's stories would be much better with an ending, even if I don't agree with his message.

This was a good book overall but there was section that just seem to repeat themselves especially with the hounds chasing Kahlan and the boy could've been a little bit I don't know different there got kind of old but I really like his books and I will probably buy the next one thanks bye

An enjoyable read. Not Goodkind's best book, but still good for anybody who is a fan. I look forward to the next installment.

This book was very good I loved every Book about Richard and Kahlan's journeys and this one kept me on my feet. But, this book and Terry's most recent book "the first confessor" we're much shorter than I feel like they should have been. This book was cut not only short but many areas in the book were rushed where as the original series were so in depth with detail and not a single part of the story was left out unless there is a future book to pick up where this one left off with hannis arc still alive and after rule of the Dharan empire. Terry goodkind is a phenomenal writer and highly talented but I feel like he is beginning to get lazy that's why this book only gets 4 stars.

I always wait so anxiously for the next terry goodkind novel and now I remember why

I expected much more, however not as preachy as his previous novels. Great story but the ending is horrible. What happened to hannis arc.....?

I usually love Terry Goodkind books and was so happy to read another. Can't wait for the next one.

Love it! It leaves me wanting more. TG keep writing, I'll keep reading.