The Caged Queen by Kristen Ciccarelli

The Caged Queen (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,...

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Reviewed by alisoninbookland on

4 of 5 stars

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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.

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