As I begin the second leg of the Johns brothers race (having followed Ewan originally), I'm tickled pink (Zane would hate that) to catch all the NJ references in Zane's journey.

There are a lot! I wonder if Milbrandt ever visited? Jersey sounds a lot cooler to visit then uh it is at times.

We meet Brielle Trenton, better known as Bree, a lady blacksmith that stands toe to toe with Zane (to Jovan's amusement). She's been preparing to go West where maybe she can have a forge of her own where folk won't judge her, but hasn't left...until the Johns show up.

While Ewan has my heart, Zane has got my number. Folk making a fuss is decidedly uncomfortable. Bossy folk are too.

I do like that for a split second Zane wonders if he and his brothers could accomplish great things together...to then realize little sisters are a pain. ( )