Review: The Wounded Shadow by Patrick W. Carr

The kings and queens of the northern continent lay siege to the Darkwater Forest, desperate to contain its evil. But rumors of gold and aurium have lured deserters and the desperate into its shadow, creating a growing army held in its sway. Desperate after the death and dissolution of their greatest ally, Willet and the Vigil seek the truth of what lies at the heart of the evil they face. They delve the mind of an old enemy and find an answer far worse than they could have imagined.

Danger stalks the cities of the north, striking at the rulers of the kingdoms. As Willet and the rest of the Vigil seek to find answers, the group is scattered with an ever-growing darkness around them. Will they discover a path to keep their land safe, or will an ancient evil reclaim the world it once called its own? 

This has been on my TBR list since I read The Shattered Vigil in 2017 or something like that. I love the fantasy world that Carr built and I drunk in every single ounce of description he gave. I would recommend reading the books in order, because there are so many characters and the world building is so extensive that it is very easy to get confused. The different POVs presented in The Wounded Shadow were incredible. I'm fascinated by the gift of domere, and Pellin is incredible. Watching Mark and Elieve interact was probably one of my favorite things, but in all honesty, with even one piece missing from the story, it wouldn't have been whole. I loved the allegory going on, even if I didn't understand it all. If you love escaping to another world and delving into gifts and callings, well, this series might be for you. The books are long, but worth it. I only wish the series hadn't come to an end.