Kindred Rites is a great continuation of Allie's story. Katharine Eliska Kimbriel first introduced you to Allie in Night Calls, where you learn that Allie has The Gift, that which has been passed along for generations through both sides of her family. As in all first books, you earn who the characters are and the basics of their relationships to each other.

Kindred Rites expands on Allie's teaching. Through calling Death and being kidnapped by sorcerers, Allie discovers what she can really do... especially with the help of a teacher no one would have expected. With odds against her, in a strange state without friends or family to support her, Allie manages to grow in her power, giving up preconceived notions of what should be and instead coming closer to Veritas - the truth of now only who she is, but what she can be.

This second book in the Night Calls Series is even more exciting than the first one. Since we already know the main characters, Allie's story is able to continue with more detail being spent on the life of a woman in the Michigan Territory as well as the teaching of a Practitioner. If you're a fan of magic, adventure, or even just someone who won't give up, I highly recommend that you read Kindred Rites.

Alfreda Sorensson, known by her friends and family as Allie, is your normal everyday girl in Michigan. She cooks, sews, runs the trap lines, learns about herbs and making beer, can hear werewolves.... Oh wait, that last one isn't normal? Allie was born into a family with a strong Gift, and she must learn to use it to protect her family and her town, because not using this Gift could end up killing those she loves dear.