The meaning of the upper echelons is now clearer. It means ’empty.’ Excerpt from Unsouled, Cradle #1 by Will Wight Just a symbol that Lindon recognizes from his mother’s lessons, a word in the old language. No arrow, no scepter, no shield, no hammer. The badge looks the same as all the others, smooth six-sided medallions of soft wood, but there’s no picture at the center. But this is who Lindon is now… he rubs shoulders with Monarchs and beats Overladies like it’s no harder than breathing. Now, coming to Lindon, considering the breakneck pace Will Wight has set for him, I suppose it shouldn’t be surprising that he gets himself into a battle of wills with a Monarch in pretty much the first chapter. The glimpse into what’s happening at Sacred Valley is unsurprising, considering Book 9 seems completely headed there, but it’s just… so nice. The smallest thing I enjoyed greatly about this book might just be the reappearance of our favourite sacred turtle, along with Lindon’s sister Kelsa… and Jai Long. I think I remember complaining Uncrowned was too short. SURIEL: *sobs* A little 4th wall breaking fun from the Bloopers section of Wintersteel.

Cut some of the fights! Take out some Eithan scenes! SURIEL: I don’t take up much space! It could have been a few pages longer. I’m sure you would have been included if there was more space. MAKIEL: Don’t worry, they all like you better than me. I’ve been around from the very beginning. Synopsis: The Uncrowned Tournament continues in the eighth instalment of the Cradle series, and it may just be the best book in the series yet.

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