While in the waiting place searching for Elias, Laia comes in contact with the jinn, who give her visions of her mother’s misdeeds and darker past.ĭuring A Torch Against the Night, Elias Veturius dies but becomes a Soul Catcher. Laia’s mother, Mirra, is revealed to not only be alive, but none other than Cook. His overall arc throughout the series leading into the fourth book is the most interesting aspect because his reveal changed how I viewed every single one of his decisions. His unyielding love is magnified in his fervor for revenge on the Scholars and Augrs, lying in wait for the perfect opportunity to strike back and bring back his people.Īfter being able to ruminate in the aftermath of A Reaper at the Gates, the Nightbringer’s reveal at the end of the book brought about an immense feeling of empathy in regards to the lengths that he went for his people, his children. Mentioning the theme of love and sacrifice, we learn that Nightbringer would do anything to free his own kind, even after a thousand years. Throughout the book Nightbringer thwarts Keris’ plans by helping Laia, who begrudgingly accepts his help, falling for his trap once again when she puts her faith in him. Revealed in this book is the fact that he is Keris’ master, that he is in control.
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