So, I'm not sure if I had too much time between books or if it's because I am a mood reader, but I had a hard time getting into A Traitor Sister. While I enjoyed the book, I think I would have given it one more star had I done a reread of book one first. I usually enjoy multiple POV but this fell flat for me and made it hard to connect with any one character. And Astra and Marlak spend so much time apart it was disappointing. I feel A Traitor Sister has the typical second book syndrome. The narration was just ok. Honestly a bit monotone but overall I liked the book, just didn't love it. I might have been better served reading it along with listening to the ALC.
Thank you Day Leitao for the ALC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Select for the ARC!

A Traitor Sister is a great sequel to A Cursed Son! The tension is even higher in this one. Since we're more familiar with the characters and the worldbuilding the author has more room to explore and expand which she does greatly! It was a fun, but stressing reunion with the world. Hearts were broken while my own pounded out of my chest. Looking forward to more!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao and narrated by E.M. Wylde; Caitlin Kelly

I had trouble following this book. There are multiple groups of characters on different side quests. I was getting confused with which side quest I was listening to. Once the main conflict began, I really enjoyed the story. The middle 60% kind of felt like white noise.

This book tried to do so many things and in the end, did nothing. I loved the first book, but this book was just a mess. The plot kept changing and never flowed. I was so confused the whole damn time. For half the book, we were tricking people, then towards the end, everyone knew the whole time? So confusing.

A strong follow up and a great installment in this series. initially I was a bit confused when we were POV hopping, but after a while it really settles in. The narrators did a great job with its cast of characters. Can't wait for the next book.

The story picks up right where the first book left off; right in the action! This story is so unique and quite the emotional rollercoaster. While we still have our two main characters, this book adds several additional POVs. I especially enjoyed getting to know Lidiane and Azur. Their relationship was so fun to watch unfold. Also, all of the characters and what role they have to play really came together at the end.

One criticism is that the immediate introduction to several new POVs made it difficult to really get into the story. It took me a third or maybe even about half of the book before I was sucked in. I also wish I had read this instead of listening to the audiobook. While the narrators were fantastic and the book sounded amazing, having only two narrators made it difficult to keep up with all the new characters. There was a lot of dialogue in this book and in some scenes, I struggled to keep up with who was talking. I think I would have followed along better if I had read this one instead of listening.

enemies-to-lovers
forced marriage
Unique magic
found family
soul mates
banter

If you are a fan of these things, this series is for you. I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.

I had to go back and read book one because I wasn’t aware this was a sequel but Man this is one of the best sequels I have ever read. I always feel like sequels are meant to grow our understanding of the world and characters and I feel like this book did it well. This time we had so many added POVs and I honestly really loved it.i didn’t have a hard time knowing whose POV I was in when switching. I think the narrators did amazing and really brought the story to life! This series really pulled me in from the begging and had me finding ways to sneak listening/reading into my daily life anytime I could. The author is an amazing writer and I will look forward to future works from them. Such a rollercoaster and so much action and intrigue I highly recommend

I’m so torn with this one ngl… we were out here just straight up juggling what feels like an over a handful of POVs. Don’t get me wrong, I usually love a multi-POV story, especially in romantasy or a fantasy, but this one at least for me was lowkey overwhelming if I’m being honest. I liked the story but I listen when I’m doing chores and have an almost 3 year old so I kept losing track of who was talking and what was going on. I even had to restart a few chapters to try and piece things together, which made it feel more like work than enjoyment. Some moments hit, others missed. Not sure if I’m going to continue onto book 3…

I've read A Traitor Sister earlier this year and loved it. The audiobook is very good at bringing their personalities to life. Great romantasy and adventure with magnificent plot twists!

In this thrilling, romantic sequel, Astra now freed from her master’s chains must master her growing dark magic to rescue her fae prince, Marlak, who’s trapped in a sinister prison. At the same time, a massive Crystal Castle hurtles toward devastation, threatening to open a chasm that could destroy their entire kingdom. As Astra unlocks world-altering secrets, she’s entangled in magical politics and personal betrayals, none more cunning than the false king of the Crystal Court, who aims to seduce her heritage for his own gain.

I didn’t love the number of POVs. At times, I was unsure if the POV changed then had to remember what was happening with that one. It felt disorienting. In my opinion, the story didn’t need the addition of all these POVs.

I loved the first book. This one was fast paced and the ending felt a bit abrupt, but I’ll just be over here waiting for book 3.

I’ll start this off with the good. The narrators did a really fantastic job with all of the different characters different voices. Unfortunately that’s about the only good thing in this book. Not only was this more confusing than the first book, but all of the jumping around to different characters and different perspectives was insane sometimes in one chapter there would be like three or four different point of views, and that was just way too many for me. I literally had to restart this book and then keep restarting different chapters to understand this. I don’t think I will be continuing the series at all. This felt insanely hectic and super slow at the same time. Thank you to NetGalley for my arc this is my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape Audio for my audio Arc and Sparkly wave for my Arc!

This is the 2nd book in this series and I did thoroughly enjoy the thrill of this wild ride!!

Book 2 started with a bang drops you off right where you left off and so much happens at once with many chapters and we got way more POVS this time around. Which I usually enjoy but because it was so much chaos in the beginning it did take a while for me to get into all the new POVS.

After I did get into all the new POVS I was completely hooked and really enjoyed all the new aspects and how we went all over the world. Everyone who we thought we knew we knew nothing about till we got their POVS. My favorite thing in a book is a complex character where I can hate then love and love then hate a character and this book had great character arcs.

I recommend this to all romantasy girlies. My review seems vague but I can't give nothing away so go read book 1 then come back to this book next the series will not disappoint!!

Multi-POV, dual audio narrators. Wasn’t my favorite narration to be honest, and there were a lot more POVs in this book. Overall, this was okay. I wasn’t really invested in what was going on, but I had a good enough time listening.

It uses some of the oddest euphemisms I’ve ever heard. The spicy scenes were kind of painful to read. A bit clunky and with some interesting word choices. I honestly had to skim those scenes.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my advanced audio copy!

Thank you to NetGalley for the listen!!

Full disclosure: I started this book not having read the first in the series yet, I found myself fully engulfed and a new fan!

I love the detailed world building and characterization of the main speakers! Each character had their own plans, motivations, alliances, and conflicts and Leitao did an amazing job of making them all so interesting. I am fascinated with this novel and will be going back to read the 1st and this one again!

The second book picks up right where the first one ended and whew!! This installment had me on the edge of the seat with what will happen to both Astra and Marlak next. I loved how this one delved more into the secondary characters and we followed them as well. They are a great group of friends that Astra and Marlak can depend on. I enjoyed seeing Lidiane, Tarlia, Renel, and Azur characters shine, and that ending! I didn’t see that at all. The narrators, E.M. Wylde, and Caitlin Kelly's performance was addicting and kept me engaged till the end. I have zero complaints! I’m patiently waiting till October to see what happens next in this world.

A special thanks to Dreamscape Select, Sparkly Wave, + Netgalley for the gifted ALC.

This is probably one of the few times that the second book is just as good....if not better. Than the first.

We get so many more POV's and while some is predictable it was a nice change of pace at the end for most books.


But anyways I need the next one now please!!!!

Book two was a wild ride that picks up right where book one left off. Astra was free, but now she and her husband find themselves prisoners, or in her case, a "guest" of his supposedly evil brother, who is acting as the king of the Crystal Court. Full of multiple points of view, this book has it all: enemies-to-lovers, action, romance, sacrifice, and betrayal. I found myself second-guessing everything I thought I knew and believed from the first book. Who can I trust? Are Astra and her husband, the true king of the Crystal Court, really on the right side of the battle? Can her husband even be trusted, or has he lied to her this whole time? Is the Prince, and acting King, the bad guy?!? I kept asking myself, 'What is happening right now?!?' Who do I believe?!?

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Since the first book A Cursed Son stole my heart with Astra's snarky banter and relatable inner monologue, I guess I can only describe my relationship with book two as madly and passionately in love.

Thank you Day Leitao, Netgalley, and Dreamscape Select for the ALC!

This book was filled to the brim with steamy spice, fiery romance and even some just-for-fun romps all while the story continues to surprise me with twists and turns, all while wondering "who is actually the villain(s) of this trilogy?" I loved every minute of it. We got to know beloved and hated side characters way more in-depth alongside learning more about the politics and ploys of the courts and major players. This series is full of heroines claiming their power to save themselves and those they love. Again, I LOVE IT. Astra is such a great FMC and I smile at how other characters talk about her. If you are looking for a great new romantasy series that is full of interesting characters, steamy romance and spice with a good serving of action, Remnants of the Fallen Kingdom will deliver! I am so excited for the final book A Devious Brother coming October 2025!

Caitlin Kelly returns and is joined by E.M. Wylde to bring us an amazing dual narration this time! I loved Caitlin in book one, and she continues to do a great job of using different enough voices for different characters within her chapters, while E.M. makes it feel like he has been with us just as long while just adding more character and depth to the male PoV chapters and overall enjoyment of the audiobook. E.M.'s voice is definitely not hard on the ears, especially in the spicy scenes. Flow and immersion are on point and I really hope they will both be back for book three!

🗡️Enemies To Lovers
👑Soulmates
🗡️Forced Proximity
👑Banter
🗡️Reluctant Allies
👑Fae Courts
🗡️Found Family
👑Court Intrigue

3.5 Stars

I was so excited to continue this series but this fell a little flat for me. I liked it a lot but it was very drug out for nothing to really happen. I listened to the audiobook and it was confusing at times to figure out who was who and what was going on. I think this is one I might of enjoyed more if I physically read it. The female narrator was amazing. I will continue to read the rest of the series as it is released. I love the characters and can’t wait to see how it all plays out.

Thank you to Day Leito and Dreamscape select for the ALC of this book.