Iron Flame (The Empyrean, #2)

by Rebecca Yarros

For a second, I hesitate. Then I remember that he stabbed Varrish, he called the formation to split the quadrant, and when the truth came to light, he chose exile with a group of people who despise him because it was the right thing to do. “I need your help.” “All right.” He nods without waiting for an explanation. And just like that, I remember why he used to be one of my favorite people on the Continent.

He still sucks, and has a lot more to do... but he is slowly redeeming himself. Watchb me eat my words come the end of the book... some other bid Dain betrayal! Imagine he has been sending letters to his dad or someone else in Navarre leadership.