I cannot begin to tell you how much my heart is caught up in this series. These characters are some of the most compelling I have ever encountered and the story . . . Man, I just can’t get enough, even if it does have me tied in knots! There is simply no one who writes like Ronie Kendig.

I therefore offer the following advice:

1. Buy this book at your earliest convenience.
2. If you haven’t read Brand of Light (the first in this series), buy it too, because you need to read that first.
3. Prepare a meal or two in advance for any family members who rely on you to feed them, otherwise they may feel neglected once you begin reading. For that matter, have some snacks on standby for yourself to minimise interruptions.
4. Set all electronic devices to “do not disturb” or put them far, far away. (An exception should be made if you have a bookish friend on standby for emotional support.)
5. Be forewarned that the urge to pick up Dawn of Vengeance immediately upon finishing Brand of Light will likely be intense, so if you are starting with Brand of Light, you will need to plan your reading time accordingly.
6. For optimal conditions, convince a friend to read the series with you. Only someone who has read the series can truly appreciate everything you will be experiencing and feeling.
7. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery for approximately 24 hours after finishing reading unless absolutely certain all traces of book hangover have dissipated. In severe cases, it may take up to 48 hours to fully recover. (“Recover” is a relative term.)

If you have any semblance of a life that needs to carry on or requires you to function outside of this story world while you are reading it (or indeed, for a period of time once you’ve finished reading it), you have my deepest sympathy—I’ve been there. Just do the best you can. And don’t fool yourself into thinking it will be easier on the second (or third, or fourth) read through. This is not iocane powder. There is no building immunity!

All that is to say, THIS SERIES ROCKS!