"Bridges Are Essential Architecture"

Examining my frustration with the sequel that didn't quite "land" and yet is exactly what the series needed

I am going to confess something rather serious with you, Dear Reader:

I’m not the biggest fan of my own book, Heir of Oberon.

Not that there’s anything inherently wrong with it. Quite the opposite, really! It has everything a powerful sequel should have:

• Picks up where we left off in the previous book (Ithandryll)

• Ties a few loose ends together while aski…