Obsidian and Stars by Julie Eshbaugh

Obsidian and Stars (Ivory and Bone, #2)

by Julie Eshbaugh

In the riveting sequel to Ivory and Bone-the YA fantasy novel that New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman described as having a "richly crafted world of life-and-death stakes"-the story shifts to Mya's viewpoint as vengeful adversaries force her to flee the life she once knew.

After surviving the battle that erupted after Lo and the Bosha clan attacked, now Mya is looking ahead to her future with Kol. All the things that once felt so uncertain to her are finally falling into place. But the same night as Kol and Mya's betrothal announcement, Mya's brother Chev reveals his plan to marry their youngest sister, Lees, to his friend Morsk. The only way to avoid this terrible turn of events, Morsk informs Mya when he corners her later, is for Mya to take Lees' place and marry him herself.

Rejecting Morsk's offer, and in an effort to protect her sister, Mya whisks Lees away to a secret island until things back home blow over. Mya soon realizes she's been followed, however. Even worse, lurking deep in the recesses of this dangerous place are rivals from Mya's past whose thirst for revenge exceeds all reason.

With the lives of her loved ones resting on her shoulders, Mya must make a move before the enemies of her past become the undoing of her future.

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4 of 5 stars

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I totally loved the first book and i not one to really enjoy books that are set in an ice age clan type of setting.  I like more fantasy driven stories but this one is unique in that you have great characters who are striving to survive and against all odds be with those they love regardless of duties to clan and family.  It reminds me a lot of a historical fantasy where queens and kings make decision for the good of their country and their line of family lineage. 

I was worried this story would drag but it kept me on the edge of my seat as you were not always sure if the new players that are introduced are really who they appear to be and i love how we see Mya grow as a character, she determine that her and Kol will be together against all the odds they are dealt along the way. 

The author did an astounding job of describing intricate tools and the way the different tribes functioned and how those factors work into identifying who was attacking on the island with the various darts being blown around.  The author did a great job with this story being set up in two books and leaves us with a satisfying ending. 

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