This book didn't work for me at all. I give it two stars because of the world, the writing style and the inclusion of other characters from previous books. Maeve spent too much time thinking things like...that seemed weird, I should ask about that....but then never actually questioning anything. And the love interest was just...what the...no. Just, no. By far the weakest book for me, which is a shame because I love the others so much.

Also, the story and the solution to the Mac Dara was so simple, it begs the question of why no one just wandered in and declared themselves the new ruler much much earlier...if apparently that is all that it took. Maeve's part in everything served no purpose that I could see, other than to just take up my time.