A review by aegonvandelay
Tower Lord by Anthony Ryan

(spoilers)

Let the guessing games begin. Anyone want to share their theories?

One major topic of discussion would have to be Caenis. I'm sure many readers thought he would be the brother possessed by the one who waits, but as that is not the case, what do you think his deal is? He's very knowledgeable, is not affected by the killing of others, and he loves the royal family. He's all about the faith and the realm. Vaelin said he wondered what would happen if he interpreted the sound Caenis made as a laugh rather than a sigh, which is pretty much the origin for the suspicious analyzing of all of Caenis' moves by the readers. Anthony said that everything will change in Tower Lord, so maybe that means Vaelin doesn't merely part with the Order, but is going to clash with it? Caenis is the only one of the original brothers left in the Order and if Vaelin is fighting him, he's fighting the Order. Whether there's something "Dark" about Caenis or his past is also an interesting question and if anyone has some theories in that regard, feel free to voice them.

The other point I want to discuss is Reva, mentioned in the UK version of the blurb. Vaelin destroyed her family, who is she? The only suggestion I've heard that could possibly fit is one of Hentes Mustor's 3 bastards, but I'm sure there's more to dig up. Whoever she is, it seems clear from the wording that she will reluctantly team up with Vaelin, in one way or another.

A subreddit forum has also been created for discussion.