The Caged Queen: Iskari Book Two (Iskari, #2)

by Kristen Ciccarelli

WHAT WOULD YOU SACRIFICE FOR LOVE?

Roa and her sister Essie were born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. It was a magic they cherished - until the terrible day Essie died and her soul was trapped in this world.

Dax, the heir to the throne of Firgaard, was responsible. Roa swore she would never forgive him - yet when he came begging for her help to dethrone his cruel father, Roa made him a deal. She'd give him the army he needed if he made her queen.

Now, even after everything she has sacrificed, Dax's promises go unfulfilled. Roa's people still suffer.

Then a chance to right every wrong arises - an opportunity for Roa to rid herself of this enemy king and rescue her beloved sister. During the Relinquishing, when the spirits of the dead are said to return, Roa can reclaim her sister for good.

All she has to do is kill the king. . .

The Caged Queen takes readers back to the lush, immersive world of The Last Namsara with a stunning story about the unbreakable bond between two sisters and the sacrifices we make for love.

• ISBN10: 1473218160
• ISBN13: 9781473218161
• Publish Date: 27 September 2018 (first published 25 September 2018)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 5 March 2021
• Publish Country: GB
• Imprint: Gollancz
• Format: Paperback (UK Trade)
• Pages: 400
• Language: English

Reviews

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-I love that stories are still a big deal in this book.

-As with every other companion novel I’ve ever read, I was sad we didn’t get to ‘hang’ out with the original crew but I ended up loving the new characters just as much as the old ones.

-It was great that sibling relationships were a big deal. I feel like in YA novels too many parents and/or siblings are killed off or neglected because they weight the story down. Yes, Essie was dead but she’t still a driving force for Roa.

-I loved Dax/Roa’s evolution of a relationship from friends (barely but still) as children to enemies to spouses to eventual friends again. It’s confusing but makes sense.

-I ended up loving Dax more than I thought I would. I suppose I too thought he as a fool. He surprised me.

-Now I want to read The Last Namsara again because I really don’t remember much about him.

-I’m a big fan of court politics so all the lies, secrets, and double-crossing were fantastic.

-I can’t wait to see what The Sky Weaver brings.