This is the second book in the series and I enjoyed it much more than the first. As the world was built in book 1, this book was able to answer so many questions I had from book 1. Kai is a great female main character and I enjoyed her growth in this book. A great follow-up to The Last One! I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.

This was even better than The Last One. It builds and grows. Kaivara has some very well done character development as she finds more of herself, and we as readers can understand her more.

This book had a lot of what I've been missing; hidden truths, redemption, battles, and it evolves wonderfully.

Kai's relationships with other characters evolve and grow rather than having turmoil with a quick happy turnout. The world building of Vallendor is intricate and fascinating.

I enjoy that this storyline is different than the typical romantasy on the market right now!

If you enjoyed the first one, you're gonna love this one more. If book one left you on the fence, this does help to give answers and closure in a well built manner!

Thank you so much to Entangled for the ARC!

I loved this book—honestly, I even think it was better than the first one. The story felt significantly more developed, and so many plot points from the previous book were finally filled in. The first book left me with so many questions, and this one truly delivered the answers.

I especially loved finally understanding the backstory between the Elyn, Kai, and her whole family. I loved her reunion with her father, and how he explained everything that had happened from how he saw it. The introduction of the new MMC (I guess you could say OG in history terms) added such a fresh dynamic, and I really enjoyed how the tension between the new and old characters played out.

This book is definitely more of a fantasy with minimal spice—maybe some spicy thoughts, but no actual spice—which was a pleasant shift from everything else I’ve been reading lately.

Truly, I think this was beautifully written, and the plot was SO good. I would absolutely read it again.

PS: Jadon forever

This is a fantastic book! I love it even more than the first installment. I'm so glad we got some answers and even new revelations in this story. Kai is just the best, she continues to be my favorite character. I really enjoyed her growth in this book. When reading the last half of the book I was hooked and could not put it down! I definitely recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for allowing me to read this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

RTC!
I’m an idiot without her glasses and submitted the wrong review for this book. I will be submit my new review shortly.

Thank you to Entangled for providing a copy of this book, now I do think this is better than book one, it is building and growing – so that is a positive. I like that we have grown with the FMC, as she has found more of herself, we are able to understand more alongside her. I think that has been the whole premise of this series if I’m honest, and its just something you’ll either love, or you won’t. If you liked the first, read this for sure. If you were on the fence about book one, I do think this will give you the answers you are looking for and wrap up loose ends so to speak.