This book was magnificent. It took me on an adventure I didn't even know I needed. Watching everyone face their fears and conquer them was beyond amazing. Kiana is such a strong soul, and there couldn't be a better druid for the job. The world building and imagery of the book is simply spectacular. I can't wait to see what else is in store for the young druid in her quest. Highly recommend.

Now THIS is how you continue an adventure story! The Whisper Tree picks up not long after the conclusion of book one so there's not a multi-year gap in from one to the next. Kiana finished one big task, made a little oopsie with freeing the Terror, and now she's getting back in the saddle only with a new group. The new group consists of Kiana, her estranged sister, a half-orc, a demon, a not-so-sorcerer, and a guy who can't sneak up on anyone. This band of misfits is almost flying blind trying to retrieve magical objects that can only be wielding by one bloodline, but that bloodline has been considered dead for some time. Kiana accepts the quest, joins the team, but because it also serves her purpose of finding all the seeds and restoring magic to the land. They are running out of time.

With all that being said, The Whisper Tree read so smoothly and was easy to follow. Mixed with the drama, battles, and fear, there was also plenty humor and hilarious hijinks that kept you in every heist right with them. As the story unfolds, you learn so much about the rest of the team and you'll grow to love them even more as they grow and develop into more than what they seem. Very excited for the next step, because this adventure is really picking up the pace!