Wow The Queen's Assassin is just amazing. I really enjoyed reading about Shadow and Cal. as soon as I opened the mail with the book in it I sat down and started reading and I didn't get up till I was finished that's how involved I was with it. So vivid and very well thought out and written. Each page came to life in my head it was like watching a movie. I was a little shocked at the ending but im really hoping that the second book can resolve it. I really loved the line of Shadow/Lilac telling Cal that Hansen will heave her name and her Kingdom but he will never have her heart. That it will always remain with Cal, and the part where he got another apprentice. also I want to see her going on another adventure with Cal and maybe not married anymore. all in all I really want book two now sigh but I have to wait awhile.