I had been waiting for this book since I finished book one, The Liar's Crown, and the wait was so worth it!! I'm going to keep this review as spoiler free as possible but there may be minor things since it is the second book. This is yet another book that I was unable to put down and I read it in what felt like a day.

I was given an advanced reader copy (ARC) of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't stopped thinking about this book since I finished it. It's one of those books where you can't really start another one right after. Trust me, I tried. There is just something in this series that is so addicting and it honestly starts to take over your mind lol

I made a very extensive list of points I wanted to talk about right after I finished because I knew I wanted to wait a few days to fully digest the story...and come to terms with the fact that I won't see book 3 for a long time.

The plot of this book picked up almost right where book 1 ended which I really liked. There was so much going on in the beginning and I was immediately brought right back into the story. Speaking of the plot, the pacing of this book was so good. I love books that move right along and aren't making you read about all the traveling and side things that don't really matter. This book did a really good job of that, though there was a time or two when I was wishing we could've seen what happened next.

I really love the main character, Meren, and even her sister has started to grow on me. Meren is a strong character who is still flawed. I really enjoy that she isn't doing the right thing all the time and is able to learn from the mistakes that she makes. I can't wait to see what she plans to do in the next book because of how this one ended.

Reven remains my favorite character and this book made me love him even more. While there was less banter between him and Meren, their interactions were still my favorite scenes in the book. I love that when he says he will burn the world for her, it's clear that he actually means it. There's just something so wonderful about the follow-through and it leaves me swooning.

Speaking of burning the world for their partner, Meren actually does some selfish things for herself in this book and I applaud her. I hate when main characters don't get to do anything for themselves and it made me really happy that that wasn't the case in this book! I also like that love interests can both burn the world for each other...even if it is selfish. That unflinching love is one of my favorite things to read about.

This book is coming out on May 2nd of this year and I cannot recommend it enough! When I found out it was on Netgalley I ran to get a copy. I will be recommending this book until everyone is sick of me, and then maybe I'll stop.

An enthralling continuation of this epic fantasy

Phew this book. It was definitely a stay up too late, cannot put it down, it should get more than 5 stars kind of book. I loved the first book in this trilogy but I loved, loved this book even more. This beautifully crafted and expertly delivered epic fantasy novel will give you all the feels - laughing, crying, swooning, cringing, teeth gritting, knuckle biting, and cheering. Expect a roller coaster of a story because instead of a slow ratcheting up of the danger and suspense, this part of the story starts with intensity and just never lets up. The book picked up right where the first book left off. Meren and Reven, along with their loyal cohorts, are continuing to try to thwart the evil Eidolon, the immortal king of Tyndra’s, plans, heal her sister, and save the dominions. The majority of the main characters from the first book are again in this story and there are also some new characters who are introduced. The world building was superb, drawing from the last book and weaving in new threads as the story progresses and more dominions are visited and new characters are introduced. The story includes all the goodness that you’d expect from this genre - fighting, dangerous situations, end of the world scenarios, paranormal creatures, evil entities, henchmen, loyal friends and family, tragic back stories, mystical coincidences, snark, mystery, secrets, betrayal, revelations, and laughs. I love that Meren and Reven’s characters, despite their unique overwhelming powers and how the rest of the world views them, are still kind, self-deprecating, modest, reluctant, and at times resentful which makes them very likeable and relatable heroes. While this is a YA fantasy, is also a deeply emotional book. At its heart, it’s a story of damaged and bruised but not broken people who continue to find their way by owning their choices, recognizing their scars, finding their strength, embracing life, and deciding to answer the call to do what is right, even when it is hard. I cannot wait to read the conclusion of this trilogy.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Teen for allowing me to read this ARC!

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of the first book and fell in love with Owen’s writing then. She has done just as well, if not better for book two! The Stolen Throne provided the character development and world building that pushes this story from being good to being great. Owen does an amazing job at creating characters and plots that keep readers engaged and wanting to come back for more.

I cannot recommend this series enough, and I’m not so patiently waiting for book three!

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me to read this eARC.

Ahhh, such a good follow up to book one! I really do enjoy our characters and the take on "heir and spare" is definitely unique to me. I loved the world building and the dynamics in this one as well!

This is the second in a series and the first one has to be read in order to understand what is going on. This is a story about royal twin sisters and an in interesting take on the heir and spare idea. Meren's job is to be the spare in every sense of the word.

I love Meren and Reven together. I feel badly for Cain and I do hope he finds happiness before the story is through.

A five star follow up! The first book in this series was a real stand out for me last year and The Stolen Throne is no different this year! There is no sophomore slump to be seen/read.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for giving me an ARC copy of this book to read and review! All of these thoughts and comments are my own. Some spoilers ahead!

I’ve waited what has felt like forever for this book and I’m so thrilled I got to read it early.

This book literally put me through a whirlpool 😉. So much was going on and I didn’t think I was ever going to get a breather. Usually when too much is going on, it throws me off but not with this book. I just kept wanting more.

First, Meren and Reven have my heart. I hate how much he fights to not be with her. I completely understand it though but I just want them to be happy and together. But, it also makes me feel bad for Cain because I truly think he’s a great person too and deserves to be happy. But Meren isn’t going to be happy with him. Reven is her person.

I’m really hoping that Tabra doesn’t die. I really love her and Achlys. They too, need a happy ending. I never really cared for Omma to be honest until she died. I don’t know why it bothered me but it did. Also, I had a feeling that that certain somebody 🙄 was the traitor and that really sucked because I liked her and I also seen her reasoning for it. Meren feels like she’s losing everyone she cares about and it makes my heart hurt for her.

I know Tabra is also suppose to be the real queen but I feel as if Meren is better suited for the job. She is constantly putting effort into saving anyone she can and I think she has better leader quality. The ending didn’t shock me as much as it should have because it just felt right that people are seeing her as the queen now.

I’m really looking forward to the next book because WE HAVE GOT TO GET MY MANS BACK!!! I’m excited to see what book three has in store because I feel like it’s going to be Meren’s “bad bitch” era. She’s going to do whatever it takes to save Reven and I’m here for it.

5 stars because this is a master piece.

Imagine existing for the sole purpose of being the extra for your sister and then, by happenstance, receiving the opportunity for someone to see you for who you are. To BE who you are—a person with an identity outside the shadow of expectations. And then, imagine, after truly finding yourself, you can be yourself and be someone that matters. That's this book. Mixed with an immense love for someone with nearly as many secrets as you. What I appreciate the most about this story is that both the romance and fantasy plots are equally important.

This is book two in a series that everyone should read. The characters are well-developed, with evident flaws. The world is vivid. Every aspect of the magic system is what it needs to be without feeling random. I love that this book is about a character using their strengths to win instead of someone else's.

<i>I received the opportunity to be an ARC reader for this book and it honestly made my week (or my month... I read too much.). </i>

I wanted to like this but the places the plot is going to go are not something I find appealing and also just overall something we have seen time and time again,