Sequels can be tricky to master, but this one was so good and so right! It was a sitting on the edge of your seat kind of good. I was expressing all of my thoughts out loud whether it was frustration, happiness or joy. Definitely one of my top reads!

On a path of vengeance, targeting the Blackbloods and their ruthless leader—the very people who slaughtered the Talons, her found family, and enslaved her as their reaper—Lina is now strong with the venom of the Imugi. But strength alone can't win a war. She must gather allies. The revenge arc was very well execution: brutal fight scenes and relentless plans. Her vulnerability in this sequel beautifully completes her arc from the first book and the chilling presence simmering inside Lina, sometimes guiding her and sometimes hijacking her, creates an interesting possibility for the next book. Rui continued to impress as his tenderness and impossible duty took centre. This sequel was as good as the first book—deliciously furious.

This was a DNF

I tried reading this hoping the issues with the first had been resolved — they had not.

The concept sounded great but the editing and character development just weren’t there.

I think I have a new favourite author.

I need more people to read her books immediately so I can scream about them with people.

I've not been this hooked in a long time and Sophie Kim's books cured my reading slump.

Absolutely fantastic!

This thrilling, emotionally intense sequel delves deeper into Shin Lina’s quest for vengeance. Thought dead, she returns to Sunpo, fueled by rage and the Imugi venom changing her body and mind. As she hunts the Blackbloods, a dark voice within warns her not to trust Rui, the Dokkaebi Emperor she was meant to kill, but couldn't. This book is darker, more complex, and filled with gut-wrenching twists. Lina’s internal struggle and growing power make her journey even more gripping. The romance is beautifully tragic, and the ending left me reeling. With rich world-building and high-stakes action, this sequel is unforgettable.

Wrath of the Talon by Sophie Kim is an intense, action-packed fantasy that plunges readers into a world of power, revenge, and complex alliances. Following Ember, the fierce and determined assassin, the story builds upon the high stakes of her mission to take down those who destroyed her family, while facing personal challenges that test her loyalty and sense of justice. Kim’s writing is fast-paced, filled with sharp dialogue, and packed with emotionally charged moments. The world-building is rich and immersive, making the stakes feel even more urgent. With its strong female protagonist, edge-of-your-seat action, and a mix of heart and fury, Wrath of the Talon is a thrilling read for fans of dark fantasy and revenge-driven plots.

Thank you to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for the e-galley of the Wrath of the Talon. The opportunity to be one of the first to read my much anticipated sequel to Last of the Talons, which I also accessed through Netgalley, was much appreciated. Wrath of the Talon follows the sweeping adventure of the first book, beginning with Lina and Rui happily together after the resolution of the first book. Only, Lina’s ambition to take revenge on the men of the organization that wronged her is easily able to disrupt that relationship. What follows is the internal war that Lina must fight between her longing for a family with Rui, and her desire for retribution. Heartbreakingly relatable, I watched Lina make choices I both understood and hope that I would never have to make. The sweeping conclusion is definitely in my TBR. I would give it 4 out of 5 stars, for its ability to sweep me away, no matter how frustrating I found Lina. Seeing yourself in a flawed character is always difficult.

Book two picks up where The Last of the Talons left off. Eunbi is safely tucked away with Rui in his kingdom, and now Lina is on a mission for vengeance against Kalmin and those who took everything from her in Sunpo. As she plots her revenge with Imugi venom running through her veins and changing her, we start to discover that her wrath maybe more than just hers as "The Voice" inside her begins to take over her actions in order to fulfill a Prophesy.

Shin Lina's character development is headed in a whole new direction in this sequel as she becomes someone else entirely. Rui is as devoted to her as ever and makes me like his character even more than before. We are also introduced to some new characters, including a Gumiho, keeping with the Korean mythology theme.

The plot was well written, but the ending is superb! It is such a twist, shocking and gut-wrenching, and ends on another cliffhanger, making you squirm with anticipation for the epic conclusion to this trilogy.

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it. I absolutely love this book and lobe this series!

Wrath of the Talon as a strong revenge plot and a nice pace with well crafted characters that match each other in violence.

The writing was fantastic and i really liked the addition of interludes to the book, it felt like it added some depth to the story. The explicit nature of the fights was amazing and i felt it helped to create an immersive experience.

I enjoyed this book so much! And i cannot wait to read the final installment of this trilogy!

Thank you so much for allowing me to review this title!
I absolutely love this series and was so excited to get a copy of this book! I loved where the series has gone and cannot wait for the final book!
Thanks again!

This book has been a great read. I love how easy it was to follow the story which speaks for itself on the strength of plot. The characters aren’t a bunch of cry babies but actual go getters that conquer.

Everyone thinks the Reaper of Sunpo—eighteen-year-old assassin Shin Lina—is dead. The only ones who know the truth are her cherished little sister and Haneul Rui, the icily gorgeous Dokkaebi Emperor, who she was sent to kill…and kissed instead.

Now, with the potent Imugi venom surging in her veins, Lina’s returned to right all wrongs. Already her body is changing, growing stronger, stealthier, and more agile, with serpentine scales she can call at will. She is living vengeance, seeking retribution for the massacre of the Talons. She’ll become the sword who cuts down the rival Blackbloods gang, along with their ruthless crime-lord leader. And when she is through, she will take the kingdom as her own.

But there is a mysterious side to Lina’s growing power, a dark voice inside her that whispers and guides her as she slips through the shadows of Sunpo’s streets. One that warns her not to trust the Dokkaebi, especially Rui.

Because if her destiny isn’t to love him…it must be to destroy him.

I love how this story progressed and how the story between Lina and Rui continued to develop. The world building continues to be exquisite and the character development continues to be executed expertly. I can’t wait for book three!

This takes place pretty quickly after the first book. Lina is determined to get her revenge and avenge her fallen friends.

This book took a turn I did not expect. At first, I was sort of enjoying the book, but nothing exciting was happening, until it did. And things got INTERESTING. I was hooked once the “thing” happened and needed to keep reading to see what happens.

This book is devastating. My heart was ripped to shreds multiple times. It’s romantic in a devastating and heartbreaking way.

I wanted to hate Lina, but I can’t help but understand her and hope for her.

And that ending was not fair to me or to anyone in this book. And now I’m eagerly awaiting the next book to know how this ends because so far it seems very bleak and heartbreaking.

Definitely recommend this read, if you don’t mind your heart being ripped to pieces 😭

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the gifted e-ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The continuation of Rui and Shin Lina's story was everything I needed it to be. With the world thinking she is dead, Shin Lina sets out to exact her revenge on all the people who have wronged her. With the addition of Imugi venom in her blood she is all but unstoppable as she sets out on her mission. As she sets her plan in motion, she begins to hear voices from within that make her question everything she knows and also make her begin to wonder if she should turn on those she has trusted thus far. Her journey through all of the uncertainty leading up to the climax of the book was beautifully written. Seeing her change through the eyes of those she loves was a welcome bit of narrative also. I am anxiously anticipating the next installment as I really need to know what happens next in their story.

This book ended on a cliffhanger than made me want to immediately jump into the next book! This book felt like a lot was being set up for the next installment but was done in a way I was still entertained. Also I would do anything for Rui.

The plot was strong and well placed. I love Rui and Lina, they are the bes characters. They should have a break. I also love Iseul and her backstory.

This book was so good and also so painful to read!! I loved the characters. The writing style is so beautiful, sharp, so strong, and she has an ability to write about the monstrous sides of characters so perfectly. I could almost feel the angst and songster through the pages!

I also especially love reading a diverse range of different mythologies, and I really appreciated discovering Korean mythology in fantasy for the first time!

4 Stars.

As much as I love reading this book and give it a solid review, this book is my reading bane this year. I say this because it took me A MONTH to finish Book 2 and it's not for the lack of trying. The main reason is that I don't understand the route or the direction of the novel and why the author chooses to take this route. I mean don't get me wrong, I did end up liking the overall idea of it.

The plot was solid and well done. The character development is amazing. Lina's character development was amazing - Sophie really captures Lina so well and I can understand her struggle. I like it is central around Lina because it was ultimately her revenge. The side characters introduced, such as Iseul and her backstory, make this an interesting read. I also like the addition of the interludes to Rui and his bethren side as they struggle to come to terms with the change.

Overall, a solid book worth reading and I cannot wait to read Book 3 and the end of this trilogy.

Thank you Entangled Teen & Netgallery for the earc.

This book was amazing I couldn’t put it down was completely drawn in from the first page and hooked. I loved the characters the writing and the plot so sad it ended