Beneath the Forsaken Sky The Song of Seare Book 2 by C E Laureano

9781612916316

415 Pages
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, NavPress
Release Date: February 1, 2015

Fiction, Sci Fi, Fantasy, Teen, Young Adult, Adventure, Magic

Recently married, Conor and Aine are on a ship called the Resolute. They both have magical gifts. The ship goes into a storm and Aine is tossed overboard. Conor goes over after her. He almost reaches her, but a wave sweeps her away. Each begin a journey to find each other but face temptations. Eoghan and Liam are members of the Brotherhood.

This is the second book in the series. I did not read. The first book so I did not know a lot about the character’s histories, but I was able to follow the story without much trouble. The story has a steady pace, the characters are developed, and it is written in the third person point of view I enjoyed the author’s writing style and look forward to reading the first and third books in the series. If you like sci fi & fantasy young adult books, you will enjoy reading this one.

Picking up shortly after the end of the previous book, Conor and Aine are separated by a storm that sends them on separate journeys where they are challenged and tested by temptations. I loved how this book features one of my favorite characters Eoghan even more prominently as he does what he can to serve the brotherhood and aid Conor and Aine. I loved how his humbleness shines through, as his future becomes more uncertain.

I would definitely read this series in order as much of this story relies on past events and relationships formed in the previous book. The stakes raise as war becomes imminent, and they learn more about their God-given gifts. The lore of the story becomes clearer, though I still struggled with pronunciations despite a handy guide, and I liked the twists along the way.


Overall, a great installment to the series and did a good job adding to the main storyline, with character growth and more insight into the setting. Plenty of action, more magic, and constantly raising stakes, and excellent choice for fans of Christian fantasy.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The second installment in the Song of the Seare series is just as good as the first. Conor and Aine's struggles to hold onto hope resonates with readers and makes them loveable characters. The setting is unique and the plot moves quickly and is very engaging. Readers will be thirsty for the third and final book in the trilogy. This series is a must read!

Thanks Tyndale House Publishers and netgalley for this ARC.

Too much a young adult book for me