I didn't read the first book in this series, but I don't feel like it took away from my ability to enjoy this book because the author did a great job explaining the backstory in the prologue.

"Lara Jansen is a truthseeker, gifted—or cursed—with the magical ability to tell honesty from lies." Dafydd ap Caerwyn, is the Faerie prince of the Seelie courts who traveled to Boston from the Barrow-Lands to seek her help in finding the man who had murdered his brother, Merrick ap Annwn. In working together, they fell in love, but the going wasn't easy for them. Now, they are working together again, but this time the fate of the Barrow-lands hangs in the balance, and only Lara and her staff (if she can just keep it under control) can save it.

I enjoyed this book very much. The characters were strong and well defined, and the world building was phenomenal. The plot was easy to follow and exciting enough to keep me interested. The ending was very satisfying, as well.

All told, I enjoyed this book so much that I plan to go back and read the first book in the series.

5/5 stars.

*** I would like to thank C.E. Murphy and Random House Publishing Group for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This duology had an intriguing premise and a fast-paced plot, but it was just not as good (imo) as the Inheritor's Cycle. The truth-as-music metaphor gets stretched way too far in places, bogging the story down to the point where I had to go back and re-read whole sections more than once either because she completely lost me or I just zoned out. Also, as a migraineur, the near constant descriptions of the protaginists' headaches very nearly gave me a migraine of my own. ( )

Had some difficutly getting into this book, could be that it was the second book of the series and I did not read the first. Often when that happens to me I will get the first titte then continue the series, that is not the case for me with this one. Just not my cup of tea. I gave it 31/2 stars because as much as it was not my type of book the writing was excellent.

In a lot of children's stories, I find an annoying plot device I call "it just so happens." Right when a person or item or locale is needed, it shows up - just in the nick of time. With this story, its evil brother occurs far too often. When things start to go right for the heroes, something awful happens. Again and again and again. Also, I felt at times that the author wasn't playing tricks just on the characters, but me. Lastly, the plotting felt disjointed and episodic. The story was mostly saved by Murphy's usual smooth writing and interesting, approachable characters. ( )

I really enjoyed the world of Wayfinder. The characters were nicely fleshed out, and the story was well written without being oppressively intricate. You definitely need to read book 1 Truthseeker before Wayfinder, as it is definitely not a stand-alone. Both books of the Worldwalker series were pleasant reads for me.