Reviewed by Leigha on
While I did not enjoy this book as much as the first, it was still really good. Avry remains an intelligent, likable protagonist. The characters throughout the story have strong motivations for their actions, and all of them move the narrative forward in some way. The political intrigue deepens as important players move around the setting. I'm honestly interested to see if she can wrap up all the loose ends well in the last installment.
Probably the biggest departure of this novel is adding alternating chapters between Avry's and Kerricks' POV. It was a tad jarring at first, but I eventually fell into the groove. It probably would not have been as jarring had Avry's chapters not been in first person, while Kerricks' chapters were in third person. A lot happens during their escapades so the need for both perspectives is understandable.
tl;dr Despite a jarring shift in POV, this second installment is a must read for fantasy romance fans interested in charismatic characters and an intriguing setting.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 29 December, 2015: Finished reading
- 29 December, 2015: Reviewed