Review for R.A. Salvatore's THE FINEST EDGE OF TWILIGHT

 

THE FINEST EDGE OF TWILIGHT
Fantasy / Dungeons & Dragons

 

 

AUTHOR:
R.A. Salvatore

RELEASE DATE:
October 07, 2025

PUBLISHER:
Del Rey, Random House Worlds, Inklore

ISBN/ ASIN NUMBER :
9780593875261

RATING:
4.5

AUTHOR LINK:
https://rasalvatore.com/

 

 

Briennelle Zaharina Do’Urden, Breezy to her friends and family, is no ordinary half-elf. She is the daughter of Drizzt, a drow hero and renown warrior, and his human wife Catti-brie, the goddess Mielikki’s avatar. Breezy has grown up with a lot of important people and legendary heroes and warriors. It is her turn to make her own mark in Faerûn, away from her family’s reputation and notoriety. Can Breezy prove to her family that she no longer needs their coddling and protection? What path is she destined to walk?

I am still undecisive about Breezy. There were some instances when her attitude and demeanor annoyed me. She sometimes took things and situations for granted due to who her parents and grandparents are. Breezy also struck me as flighty. I often wondered if she has ADHD. Or if that is possible for a half elf. Her behavior reminds me of how my son used to act before he was diagnosed. I understand Breezy’s need to find her niche in the world. She wants to forge her own path with her own skills and abilities than hang onto her family’s greatness.

R.A. Salvatore started my obsession with dark elves/drows twenty plus years ago. Two online, role-playing friends highly recommended that I read the ICEWIND DALE trilogy. Fortunately, I found an omnibus with all three books into one at Waldenbooks (wow, that shows how long ago it has been. Lol).

I remember the author’s writing style enrapturing me. He opened this amazing world to me. Yeah, Drizzt became an instant favorite. However, I became more interested (more like fascinated) with his race. When I mentioned this to my friends, they suggested HOMELAND, EXILE, and SOJOURN.

Unfortunately, I have not read EVERY Drizzt book out there. Just what I could afford at the time or when life allowed me to indulge. I knew enough about the world (Faerûn), the lore, and the characters involved to follow the book’s plot without problems. There were a few characters and situations mentioned that I was unfamiliar with.

I love reacquainting myself with Drizzt and Jarlaxe. I also enjoy seeing the fruition of their paths. It is awesome to see that Jarlaxe has not really changed much. His demeanor still amuses me. He, like Drizzt, are timeless characters. I cannot wait to see what Jarlaxe has planned for Breezy.

I have missed this kind of fantasy story! I wonder what plans Jarlaxe has for Breezy. Will he help her outshine her infamous father, her heroic mother, and great grandfathers… I cannot wait for the next installment.