Shard has just begun his incredible journey. He decided, after a conversation with his wolf allies, to travel onto the highest peak of the White Mountains in hopes of having a vision. With the guidance of a mysterious Snowy Owl, Shard succeeds. The vision, however, was thought to have been his father's. Guided through the forest with the Owl again to meet a Great Moose, Shard returns to Catori and friends with confusing and exciting news of his recent vision. While celebrating Half-Night with the wolves, things suddenly go off track. The Sun is rising too early. A massive comet shoots StarWard across the Sky. Shard believes it is a sign; and he follows it, all the way across the ocean. As a Vanir, it seems easy. Suddenly, a massive storm begins to cut him off track. Above clouds, he meets an Albatross; and names him WindWalker. For the journey to be smooth, Shard must forget himself. Become a nameless, witless creature. When he reaches the Lost Land of the Aesir, the place he hoped the comet was leading him to, Shard is still desperately trying to reclaim his name and memories. After helping a few Gryphess fight off a small hunting band of wolves, he does. With new allies and an angry Stigr, Shard tries to reason with everybody. Soon, after showing off his flight, flight, and friendliness, Shard has made him and Stigr new, respected members of the Winderost Pride. Although, being the rebellious and determined soul he is, Shard begins to speak eagles, lions, and wolves with painted fur. Soon, he discovers why Sverin hates the dark. Wyrms. Violent, insane, cruel cousins to the dragons. When Shard tries to speak with one, all goes horribly wrong. The Wyrms attack, and follow Shard and Stigr back to Winderost. Suddenly, everything Shard knew is twisted. His wing brother in his old pride, Kjorn, is missing, Sverin is slowly going mad with grief, and Stigr; may or may not be dead from a Wyrm attack. Terrified and named betrayer from the entire Winderost pride (including the King), Shard flies witless and nameless once again, back over the ocean. Soon, he comes across the mountain from his vision; and meets a true dragon. Amaranstu. Helping Shard recover his name and tell him his past, she entrusts him with her egg; and sacrifices herself for the future of Shard and her son.
All around, this book definitely deserves five stars. I could so clearly imagine the shock of each new scene in every character, the struggle for Shard trying to remember his name. Emotions flew so strongly out of this books words. Honestly, I almost cried in the last chapter. The joy and one moment of happiness of that little dragonet entering the world was enough to keep me smiling every time I thought about it. This book will definitely keep you clinging on for more, I can ensure you. Watching Shard grow throughout this book and making the tough decisions he had to have been stunning. I cannot wait to read the final book in this trilogy. It is going to be thrilling, watching Shard and the little dragonet, Hikaru, start their journey together. In fact, I already have started the Third book!! :) ( )