

He feels things, recognizes things, but doesn’t have valid remembrances of life before he came to live and work for Alidas. Further into the future, he only recollects memories from the past 2 years. Kyle (Kahlil) is struggling with an entirely different set of demons. A trek a thousand steps high shine new light into the shadows and I finally felt like I was ‘getting it’. Just when things were looking up, he is backed into a corner. How he continues to prevail is a mystery in itself. He is forced to make some tough calls, and tossed into the thick of the wolves. Scrimping to survive his focus is to see another day and he’s dedicated to Laurie and Bill's existence, his unfortunate friends sucked into the barren wasteland with him. I admire his courage, loyalty and love for his friends. John is a pillar of strength and forges ahead in the meekest of circumstances. I’m somewhat embarrassed to say that I am really enjoying this, but I’m still clueless as to what’s going on.ĭoesn’t make a lot of sense, does it? How am I intrigued while so out-of-sorts? I haven’t the foggiest! I best keep reading to find out huh? Well onward. I just wish I knew what the bleeding heck was going on.

It's all fascinating stuff, and the more I read the more invested I'm becoming. I could say I don't want to spoiler you, but I would be lying my arse off - ha! I haven't a clue The story has split into two definitive arcs (perhaps it already had?): one follows John seven months after entering Basawara and the other, Kahlil two years later - don't ask. Picking up exactly where The Shattered Gates left off. I'm trusting my GR buddies who assure me all will be revealed and more than that I am trusting Ginn Hale to guide me and spell it out with pretty pictures.
