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The Light of Burning Shadows: Nearly pitch perfect

July 17th, 2009

The Light of Burning Shadows by Chris Evans

… I can’t remember the last time I slammed a book shut in frustration at the end — because I was going to have to wait a year for the next installment. I don’t want to wait to find out what happens next for the cursed Iron Elves, bound by an oath to a dark magic that ties them even after this life. Mr. Evans, please please, please write quickly! Read the rest.

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