Just as lyrical as the first book this continuation of the story is fantastic and i continue to love the world this book has created and the characters. It is lovely and such a pleasant book.

The writing in this series has a certain quality to it that I can't define. Almost as if you are hearing an old man tell his life story by a fire instead of reading a book. There's a realism to it that I hadn't expected. This is a lovely continuation of the first book. We get to know the characters and see the sweet relationship between Edwin and Robin. There are many intertwining plots just like the first in the series, which should be chaotic by somehow isn't. All in all very enjoyable.

The Lion Lies Waiting by Glenn Quigley
Sequel to The Moth and the Moon

Historical Fantasy set in a time that never was...or a time that was but never was as this book portrayed it. In this story 1780 was a time that allowed couples to form and live and love according to their own preferences without prejudice and with acceptance by those around them. 

As for the story…

Edwin is called by his widowed sister-in-law to come deal with his difficult rather crazy sounding mother. He asks his partner, Robin, to come along and they in turn ask Duncan to join them. Duncan used to live where they are going and it is assumed he will be their guide. 

Blackrabbit is governed by a group that was formed to provide stability. The use of masks they wear to give them credibility is an interesting twist. There are additional story lines dealing with issues such as corruption, treason, hurricane survivors being sidelined, mistreatment and incarceration of mentally unstable, poor prison conditions, dysfunctional families, and more. 

The relationship between Edwin and Robin was sweet. The two definitely seemed to belong together just as did Eva and Iris. The proposition the women bring to Edwin was intriguing and required some thought by all four of them. 

So much to this story – do not want to give it away. I will say that the overriding theme of this book seems to be family and the powerful impact it can have.

Did I like this book? Definitely
Would I read more by this author? Yes


Thank you to NetGalley and NineStar Press, LLC for the ARC – This is my honest review. 

4-5 Stars